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Valdez evaluating new air carriers, citing chronic issues with current service
The city of Valdez will soon start evaluating new air transportation options to town, after earlier this month announcing a federal request for proposal (RFP) for essential air service. The impetus for the RFP process comes from what Valdez city officials are calling a lack of reliable and frequent air...
StarDate Susitna 8-18-23, by Kathleen Fleming
In this edition of StarDate Susitna, Part 4 of the Eclipse Experience series, Kathleen Fleming includes the 7 interviewee’s answers to questions #14-16 (2 more left for next week’s wrap-up). AND she tells us what astro-sights to look for now that the wee hours of the morning are dark enough to see the Milky Way.
Kenai Fire Department Hosts “Push In” Ceremony For 2 New Ambulances
The Kenai Fire Department took delivery of two new ambulances over the weekend. The department celebrated the new apparatuses with a time-honored tradition by hosting a “push-in” ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 17. A crowd of community members and local dignitaries attended the ceremony to honor the acquisition and the work done to bring the new vehicles to Kenai.
Stars, Kardinals Open Football Season With Wins; Nikiski Falls To Seward
The Soldotna Stars kicked off their campaign to repeat as Division II state champions on Friday, Aug. 16, with a definitive win over the Palmer Moose. In a contest that nearly didn’t happen after Palmer attempted to preemptively forfeit the game before the season began, the Stars ran away early, scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter.
A dozen candidates enter race for Kodiak municipal election prior to deadline
The final list of registered candidates running for local municipal office is set with a dozen Kodiak residents on the upcoming election ballot. That does not include those running for various service area boards. By 4 p.m. on Aug. 15, when the two week filing period closed, four candidates each...
Coast Guard Foundation Activates Emergency Disaster Relief Program
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced that its emergency disaster relief program is providing vital assistance to Coast Guard members and their families impacted by Hurricanes Beryl, Tropical Storm Debby, and glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has already proven to be one of the most challenging in recent memory. Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 1 storm, made landfall in Texas, bringing with it catastrophic winds, flooding and widespread destruction. Shortly after, Tropical Storm Debby followed, bringing damaging wind, heavy rains and flooding to multiple states on the East Coast, including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Then, just last week, a glacial dam burst releasing floodwaters that damaged more than 100 homes in Alaska.
Peltola, two Republicans advance in Alaska House race
Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola (D) has advanced from her primary to the November general election, as expected, for what will be a hotly contested House race this fall, Decision Desk HQ projects. Republicans Nick Begich and Nancy Dahlstrom were also projected to advance. Peltola is seeking a second full term representing Alaska’s at-large district after…
Matt Gaetz's primary is the last stop on Kevin McCarthy's revenge tour
Rep. Matt Gaetz’s primary in Florida on Tuesday presents the last opportunity for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy to exact revenge on the Republicans who ousted him last year. Gaetz, however, is the heavy favorite as he faces Navy veteran Aaron Dimmock in Tuesday’s primary, when voters head to the polls in Florida, Wyoming and Alaska.
Voting in statewide primary off to slow start
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Voting in the statewide primary got off to a slow start Tuesday with election workers in Anchorage describing the morning and afternoon turnout as “very slow.”. The State Division of Elections, which does not track voter turnout throughout election day, reported a total of 20,129...
Voters head to the polls during state primary
*This is a developing story and will be updated. Today Alaskans around the state cast ballots in the state primary, where they narrow down the candidates that will appear on the General Election ballot this November. Live election results will be on our website later this evening. On the central...
Live results: Alaska at-large primary
Voters in Alaska’s at-large congressional district are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the state’s nonpartisan primary election. Twelve candidates, including two Democrats and four Republicans, are running for the state’s at-large House seat. Other candidates are running as nonpartisans, or with the No Labels and Alaska Independence Party. Incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola…
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