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‘Second chance at life’: Sassy walrus calf recovering after seemingly being left by herd in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska — A walrus calf seemingly left behind by her herd near Alaska’s northernmost city is alert and “sassy” as she receives care at a nonprofit wildlife response center hundreds of miles away following her recent rescue, a center spokesperson said Thursday.
MIRACLE RIDERS HEAD NORTH TO ALASKA
THE SIOUXLAND MIRACLE RIDERS HEADED OUT ON THEIR 9TH RIDE FOR MIRACLES SATURDAY MORNING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN HELPED BY THE CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK AT UNITYPOINT ST. LUKE’S.. THIS YEAR THE MOTORCYCLE RIDERS WILL TRAVEL ALL THE WAY TO SKAGWAY ALASKA AND BACK OVER THE NEXT...
A Canadian gold mine spill raises fears among Alaskans on the Yukon River
A cyanide spill at a major gold mine in the Yukon Territory — high in the Yukon River watershed — has sparked widespread concern in Canada. But Alaska salmon advocates say the mishap isn’t just a problem for Yukoners: The spill happened upstream of a tributary of the Yukon River. The Yukon is Alaska’s biggest […]
Three Executives Promoted at Global Credit Union
Three Anchorage-based employees earn promotions to the executive team at Global Credit Union. As the Anchorage-based co-op extends its reach beyond Alaska, promotions such as these recognize the organization’s internal talent. Jessica Graham is now Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. In her new role, she is responsible...
Multicultural Festival Takes Over Downtown Anchorage This Weekend
The Multicultural Festival is happening from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday in Townsquare Park. There will be education booths set up, along with food trucks and a beer garden. Lots of performances highlighting different cultures are planned along with a concert by the Plain White T's. Odds are you know the band's biggest hit "Hey There Delilah."
Anchorage Fairview Rec Center Indoor Playground to Close for Maintenance
A note for families in Anchorage: The indoor playground at the Fairview Rec Center will be temporarily closed starting next week. The closure will be in effect from July 29 to August 5 so that Anchorage Parks and Rec crews can do some maintenance work. specifically on the floor. It's...
Enstar Petitions Members For Safer Dog Practices
A mailer attached to the most recent batch of Enstar Natural Gas bills sent to utility company members came with an interesting request: please mind your dog. Most Enstar customers on the peninsula will notice one of the utility company’s many field employees in their yard from time to time checking the gas meter. In most cases, those meters are on the backside of homes, oftentimes behind a fence. Conveniently for dog owners, fenced backyards are a great way to let our furry friends enjoy the outdoors when we’re not at home. However, for the Enstar employee, those dogs represent a potential hazard.
United Airlines Flights Make Emergency Landings In Ketchikan
A United Airlines flight bound for Fairbanks made an emergency landing in Ketchikan on Saturday — and was soon followed by another United plane. Flight 1850 left Denver at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening. United Airlines said that while in the air, a passenger experienced a medical issue. That’s when the plane was diverted to the Ketchikan International Airport.
Egegik District closed due to illegal fishing
It’s safe to say that most fishermen are willing to work with fair rules that protect their industry. It’s also safe to say that everyone bends those rules to a degree. But on the northline in Egegik this season things have reportedly gotten out of hand. A dearth of fish has led some harvesters to fish was over the line in hopes of getting better catches.
New Providence House in Anchorage to Offer Free Housing for Seniors in Need
There's a new facility in Anchorage that's meant to help those who are older and experiencing homelessness. Providence Alaska is behind the permanent housing facility in midtown. It's specifically for those who are 55 and older and don't have a place to live. It's called Q’et’en Qenq’a which means Elder’s...
Family mourns the loss of two loved ones to drowning this summer
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU) - The Fairbanks community is mourning its second death seen this summer, linked to drowning in the Chena River, according to the Fairbanks Police Department. The most recent death happened on July 19 after officers say witnesses saw a man, later identified as 42-year-old Elia Ansaknok, jumping...
Fishing Report: Sports guys search for sockeye salmon on Kenai River
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Sports reporter Tyler Lane has watched others catch fish in his first summer in Alaska, but the time has come to slay his own salmon. Plus, sports director Jordan Rodenberger connected with Erin Schoen of Kenai Upstream to see if she can’t help him catch his first Alaska salmon species.
Water and wastewater upgrades could be on Petersburg’s ballot this fall
Voters in Petersburg will likely get to decide whether to fund upgrades to the town’s wastewater and water infrastructure. Last week, the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted in favor of a proposition to borrow more than $19 million dollars for the projects. It needs to pass a third vote to be on the ballot this fall.
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