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Soldier, 29, dies after suspected drunken driver hits him with vehicle outside of Army fort
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A 29-year-old soldier was hit and killed by an alleged drunken driver at the main gate of an Army installation in Alaska. According to Fairbanks police, the crash occurred just after 5 p.m. on Monday and involved three vehicles just outside the Gaffney Road Gate at Fort Wainwright.
Explore Capitol Park’s new look at ribbon-cutting on August 3
Explore Capitol Park’s new look at ribbon-cutting on August 3. Join CBJ Parks & Recreation to celebrate the completion of the newly remodeled Capitol Park! Following two years of hard work, the park has a new look—and new places to play. Celebrate on Saturday, August 3 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m., followed by fun and games—including hot dogs, cotton candy, and prizes—until 5 p.m.
Juneau Pools launches new adult swim lessons in August
A brand-new program is splashing down at the pool! Juneau Pools is thrilled to offer adult swim lessons beginning in August. Sign up online through the Parks & Rec registration catalog starting July 30. Juneau Pools will offer two initial sessions, with lessons offered in different formats to meet the...
Heads in the clouds: Runners climb their way to victory on Seward’s Mount Marathon
Approximately two hours from the Independence Day festivities of Anchorage, a mass of visitors packed Seward’s Fourth Avenue and Jefferson Street. The coastal city on the coast of the Kenai Peninsula wasn’t just hosting a Fourth of July parade, it was also welcoming hundreds of athletes to one of North America’s oldest mountain races.
Apply for the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board
Following the resignation of a board member, the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board has an open general public seat for an unexpired term beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2026. To apply for the seat, fill out the online application form available at bit.ly/ApplyCBJBoard, by Monday, August 5. Upon receipt of...
Photos: World Eskimo-Indian Olympics in Fairbanks
The annual World Eskimo-Indian Olympics were held in the Big Dipper Ice Arena in Fairbanks from July 10 to 13. Contestants competed in different sports and cultural practices which included high kick, blanket toss and seal skinning. Since 1961, the Olympics have been held over a four-day period each July...
City Hall transition report outlines potential issues with key services impacted by low staffing numbers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration has inherited a list of potential issues highlighted in a transition report from former Mayor Dave Bronson’s team. The more than 150-page report covers several potential issues across multiple departments, including staffing and public safety challenges. In the report,...
Former Permanent Fund CEO files to run for Juneau mayor
Former Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation CEO Angela Rodell is running for Juneau mayor. Monday at 4:30 p.m. was the deadline to get on the ballot for Juneau’s Oct. 1 municipal election. Rodell is running against current Mayor Beth Weldon. Rodell filed her paperwork with the Juneau Clerk’s office around...
Stray dogs are a federal responsibility? Murkowski prioritizes free vet services for Native villages
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is asking lawmakers to pass legislation to help tribal members who are bitten by their stray village dogs. She said, “an average of 4,800 tribal members are hospitalized or receive outpatient care from dog bites each year. Some studies indicate that tribal areas experience a death rate from dog attacks that is 35 times higher than the rest of the nation, with most of these cases are in Alaska.”