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Cache Energy Heat Storage Pilot Project Launches in Anchorage
The Cache Energy reactor being tested at Halliburton in Anchorage. At the top, a hopper feeds limestone-based pellets into the silo. Heat goes in during the charge phase; hot air comes out during discharge. A portfolio company of Launch Alaska installed its first long-duration energy storage pilot project in Anchorage....
Coast Guard names Juneau as home port for new icebreaker
The U.S. Coast Guard recently announced that it will homeport a commercially procured icebreaker in Juneau, Alaska. The Coast Guard is acquiring the Aiviq, a U.S.-registered vessel originally designed for Arctic oil exploration. With modifications, it will be equipped to serve as a medium polar icebreaker for the Coast Guard, thanks to its icebreaking capabilities.
Prosecutors find officer justified in deadly shooting of Anchorage woman during SWAT standoff
An Anchorage police officer will not face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a woman in June. Prosecutors with the state Office of Special Prosecutions determined that Sgt. John Butler was legally justified in shooting and killing 58-year-old Lisa Fordyce-Blair after a lengthy SWAT standoff at her home, according to an 18-page letter released Tuesday.
Economic Development District invites developers to town to address critical lack of housing
This October, the Prince William Sound Economic Development District (PWSEDD) will invite a group of housing developers to Cordova to showcase the potential for housing developments in the region — a move meant to address Cordova’s need for increased housing options. A PWSEDD housing analysis report from December...
Fairbanks Continues To Update Facilities
MILFORD CENTER – The Fairbanks Local School District learned Monday at its regular meeting that it opened its doors for the 2024-25 school year last week to 1,211 students and 149 staff members. Superintendent Adham Schirg reported that Phase I of the Master Faculty Plan is complete and the...
University of Alaska and graduate student union reach three-year contract
A new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the University of Alaska and the Alaska Graduate Workers Association-UAW Union (AGWA-UAW) took effect on July 1. This is the first time the University of Alaska and AGWA have negotiated a CBA. The agreement comes less than a year after University of Alaska graduate student employees voted to form a union.
Photos: Howl Days welcome new Seawolves to campus
New Seawolves were welcomed to campus during UAA’s Howl Days on Aug. 9. Howl Days are a series of orientation sessions designed for new students to get comfortable with campus before they begin classes. Orientation began in the lower level of the Student Union, where students had a chance...
Petersburg Medical Center – Next PMC Board Meeting August 22, 5:30pm – NO KFSK Coverage due to DNC broadcast at 5pm
KFSK has increased our public service program service by adding live broadcast of Petersburg Medical Center Board Meetings, archive of board meetings may be found below. KFSK News and the Petersburg Medical Center monthly program, “PMC Live” airs at 12:30pm, the first Thursday of each month. The program will focus on different departments, new initiatives, and highlight challenges at the medical center.
2024 UAA Volleyball Season Preview
On the heels of an up-and-down campaign, the Alaska Anchorage volleyball team seems poised to return to playoff contention atop the Great Northwest Athletic Conference in 2024, sporting one of its deepest rosters in recent memory. The Seawolves return seven letterwinners and three redshirts from last year's squad that finished...
Lawsuit: NMFS failed to protect seafloor from trawl impacts
ANCHORAGE, AK — Oceana, represented by Earthjustice, filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing that the National Marine Fisheries (NMFS) failed to meet obligations under the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to protect corals, sponges and other seafloor habitats from bottom trawling.
Actor Dennis Quaid Coming to Dixon For ‘Reagan’ Film Premiere
I always thought I was what I considered a "movie guy." I'm usually on top of hearing about films being cast, produced, and released. So, you can imagine my shock and disappointment when I found myself standing outside a movie theater in Anchorage, Alaska, and saw a poster—for the first time, mind you—advertising a movie called Reagan starring Dennis Quaid.
What is Project Anchorage and could a sales tax improve the city? | Hometown, Alaska
A group of business leaders in Anchorage is proposing a sales tax that would fund new community projects and relieve some property tax burdens. But how does this proposal actually work? Why a sales tax, and why now? We took listener calls to discuss Project Anchorage with Anchorage Economic Development Corporation President and CEO, Jenna Wright, and journalist Larry Persily.
Five Engineers Promoted at RSA
Promotions at RSA Engineering augment the mechanical and electrical consulting team in Anchorage, serving clients throughout Alaska, the Lower 48, and Antarctica. Jeremy Maxie is promoted to Principal Electrical Engineer. Maxie, who has been with RSA for fourteen years, now provides principal-level oversight and leadership while managing his own projects. Known for his exceptional client dedication and mentoring skills, Maxie specializes in special system designs including security, door access, video/camera, and fire alarms. Maxie is a licensed professional engineer and lighting certified, and he holds a certification from Registered Communications Distribution Designers. He is a past president of the Illuminating Engineering Society Anchorage Chapter and a current board member of the A4LE Alaska Chapter.
Dead come to life at local cemetery
Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery hosted “Stories at the Cemetery,” on Aug. 11. The event revived stories of deceased residents, giving attendees a glimpse into the city’s past. Roughly 100 people attended the event. Actors in historical costumes told the stories of the people who were laid to...
Mendenhall River flooding update: Assembly appropriates emergency funds for flood response
Mendenhall River flooding update: Assembly appropriates emergency funds for flood response. Juneau is now entering its third week of response and recovery in the wake of the August 6 Mendenhall River flooding. As the pace of new information slows, we’ll continue to provide these information round-ups 2-3 times a week.
Dimond fends off Bartlett in Week 1 showdown
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - After offsetting penalties were called on the opening kickoff of the 2024 high school football season, Dimond used its re-kick to make a statement. After booting the ball downfield, the Lynx’s second kickoff attempt saw the home team complete a successful onside kick, sending Bartlett’s offense back to the sidelines.
Public struggling to call in for public comments at Kodiak City Council meetings
The City of Kodiak is considering overhauling the phone system it uses to accept public calls during City Council meetings. That’s after multiple callers expressed frustration with the call-in system during a council special session earlier this month on Aug. 5. Every City Council meeting includes time for public...
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