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Military Report: A former Nanook turned soldier shooting at an Olympic dream
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - From shooting in 4-H to competing for UAF in the NCAA and following through to the Olympics as an Army marksman, Sagen Maddalena continue to pursue her dream of bringing home an Olympic medal. “The dream’s the same - the desire to compete and win at...
Songs on the Slough brings musicians on the water in Seldovia
Dozens of boats, kayaks and paddleboards filled the Seldovia Slough last Saturday. But it’s not for just any regular aquatic activity. They lined up for the fourth annual Songs on the Slough, a summer concert on the water. Live music rang across the water from an Anchorage-based band, Agents...
Haines High “Raises The Roof”
After a long hiatus, the Haines High School is finally getting a new roof. Getchell: “Anybody that’s visited our school in the last 5 to 10 years knows that our gym was very leaky…”. Boron: “Y’know, there’s always been problems with the roof, and I remember a...
Progressive challengers lead in key Anchorage-area legislative races
Progressive candidates hold big fundraising leads in several key legislative races on this year’s ballot, including several rematches of races narrowly lost to Republicans in 2022. According to campaign disclosure reports due 30 days before the Aug. 20 primary, eight of the top ten legislative fundraisers are either Democrats...
South Sudan is no match for US in basketball rematch, but Anchorage’s JT Thor and his teammates could still make the Olympic quarterfinals
The first time South Sudan met the illustrious U.S. men’s basketball team, Anchorage’s JT Thor and his teammates gave the Americans all they could handle. Team USA’s Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat led six Americans into double figures Wednesday in a 103-86 romp over South Sudan at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Young walrus rescued in Utqiagvik admitted to Alaska SeaLife Center
The Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward admitted an orphaned Pacific walrus calf last week that was found alone on a beach in Utqiagvik. According to a press release from the center, the female calf was likely left on its own after a walrus herd passed through the area. The calf...
New Alaska Cruise Ship Dock Will Move Forward Despite Protests
You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Despite protests from a local activist, the construction of a fifth cruise ship dock in downtown Juneau, Alaska has been cleared to move forward. The legality of the dock has been settled, but the project may still face challenges as it progresses.
Regional airline says flight cancellations will decrease thanks to new technology
One unpleasant aspect of winter living in the northern Lynn Canal is transportation. Sometimes the ferry isn’t running. So when Haines residents try to catch a flight to Juneau, they watch the sky expectantly, hoping the cloud cover will lift and allow small planes to land. Sometimes, this can last for days.
Illegal fishing shuts down Bristol Bay’s Egegik fishery
In Bristol Bay’s Egegik district, it’s not uncommon to see some boats fishing in areas of the fishery deemed illegal by the state. But this year seemed particularly bad, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Aaron Tiernan, a biologist with the department, said widespread reports...
Men’s Basketball Announces Addition of Isaiah Saams-Hoy
FAIRBANKS - Head coach Frank Ostanik and the Nanooks men's basketball program have announced the signing of Isaiah Saams-Hoy. Saams-Hoy, a 6-4 guard out of San Jose, Calif., arrives in Fairbanks after playing at San Jose City College of the California Community College Athletic Association Coast-South Division. "Isaiah is a...
Talk on the Rock: T3 Alliance on the live camera project they completed at Anan Wildlife Observatory
Episode 21: Exciting news happened last week: Anan Wildlife Observatory launched two live cameras where people from all over the globe can peek at the black and brown bears and other wildlife. University of Alaska Fairbanks Associate Director for Upward Bound, Brian Reggiani, and three T3 Alliance high school students from Wrangell spoke with KSTK’s News Director Colette Czarnecki about the livestream project they planned and installed cameras for at Anan. T3 Alliance is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) training program for high school students that collaborated with the U.S. Forest Service.
Kids Explore Creepy Crawlies at 'Bug Camp' in Anchorage
In Anchorage, kids at "Bug Camp" got hands-on with creepy crawlies, exploring insects and arachnids while documenting their findings in bug journals. The camp, hosted by The Workshop on Huffman Road, offers educational experiences and free art projects for families every Tuesday and Saturday.
Kenai Gas Line Replacement Project Nears Completion
An Enstar Natural Gas project to replace gas lines in one of the older residential areas of the Kenai Peninsula is nearly 70% complete. The utility company’s Kenai Gas Line Replacement Project began earlier this year in the neighborhoods around Forest Drive and Spruce Drive in Kenai and aims to wrap up in the fall.
Local English News: July 31, 2024
Search for missing boaters near Akiak enters third day. NOAA launches innovative seal survey in Bering Sea. Prosecutors review dozens of criminal cases tied to disgraced federal judge for Alaska. and Songs on the Slough music festival in Seldovia brings aquatic jams.
Salmonfest Coming to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula Aug. 2-4
A three-day music festival on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, rooted in a passion for healthy fish habitat begins on Aug. 2 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairground in Ninilchik. Organizers of Salmonfest, now in its 13th year, say sales of tickets for the event and related campground reservations are going fast, though some are still available.
After over a month without electricity, Akiak officials say power could come back this week
After well over a month without municipal electricity, Akiak officials say that the disastrous failure of the community’s generators could be resolved this week. Aleck Jackson is Akiak’s temporary city administrator. He said that a mechanic has repaired one of three city-owned generators and is working to repair another.
Arizona-based scientist developing geologic map of Southeast Alaska
A geologist who has studied Southeast Alaska’s rocks and minerals for decades is creating a new geologic map of the region. That map could have a wide range of applications — from educating tourists, to helping prospectors find gold, to helping communities prepare for landslides. Arizona-based geologist George...
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