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Overcoming the Disparity in Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates Among Alaska Native Individuals
Research has consistently shown that Native American and Alaska Native individuals are among the most underserved minority populations in the United States and are disproportionately affected by cancer. The results from a 50-year report by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium’s Alaska Native Tumor Registry found that about 4 in 10 Alaska Native men and 5 in 10 Alaska Native women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.1.
Alaska AG’s office: Body camera footage should not be released until investigations are complete
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Following nine Alaska law enforcement-involved shootings this year — including five involving Anchorage Police Department officers since May — one of the state’s top criminal prosecutors reiterated the state’s position body camera footage should not be publicly released until investigations are complete.
Anchorage Assembly Votes 10-0 to Appoint Sean Case as New Police Chief
Anchorage now officially has a new police chief. With a vote of 10 to 0 at their most recent meeting members of the Anchorage Assembly approved the appointment of Sean Case as the new Anchorage Police chief. "I will faithfully perform the duties of Anchorage Police Chief to the best...
APD secures long overdue patrol fleet replacement with new Dodge Durangos
With the help of a $2 million grant secured by Senator Lisa Murkowski, along with additional funds from Anchorage Municipality, the Anchorage Police Department has finalized the purchase of 48 new 2024 Dodge Durangos.
Derek Tracy announced as new head baseball coach for Lumen Christi
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — Lumen Christi three-sport star Derek Tracy is the new head baseball coach for the Lumen Christi Titans. Phil Clifford announced he was stepping down recently after 20 years in the program. Tracy was an assistant this past year, and had a great run to the final:
The Eye Guys (July/August Dates)
Through a WellVision Exam, The Eye Guys will get a better view of your eyes and overall health. They’ll look for eye health problems, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. They’ll also look for signs of health conditions, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes. Plus, you can discuss day-to-day concerns like allergies or digital eye strain.
Local attorney who sent “sexually suggestive text messages” to Judge Kindred is wife of Anchorage Superior Court judge
An investigation by the Landmine has found that the local attorney referenced in the lengthy Ninth Circuit Judicial Council report on now-former Judge Josh Kindred is Michelle Nesbett. Nesbett has worked at the law firm Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot since 2020. Prior to that, she worked at a law firm with her husband. Nesbett’s involvement with Kindred raises serious ethical and conflict-of-interest concerns within Alaska’s justice system.
Brian Smith sentenced to 226 years for killing 2 Alaska Native women
The Anchorage judge sentencing convicted killer Brian Smith on Friday gave prosecutors exactly what they asked for: a 226-year sentence for the murders of two Alaska Native women. Smith sat still, with no reaction, but the packed courtroom was charged with emotion. Even before sentencing got underway, there was a...
How a Former Fisherman is Revolutionizing Recycling in Anchorage
Patrick Simpson, a former Alaska fisherman, has founded Alaska Plastic Recovery (APR), a company dedicated to recycling plastic waste not previously accepted in Anchorage. APR’s mission is to create useful construction products from recycled plastics sourced from Plastic Ocean Waste, residential recycling programs, and industry clean-up efforts. The company’s...
Pastor Facing a Federal Assault Charge After Allegedly Hitting His Wife for Sitting in First Class
A pastor who lives in Virginia is facing a federal assault charge, after allegedly hitting his wife in the head for sitting in first class on a flight to Alaska. Roger Holmberg Sr. told authorities he was upset with his wife when she got upgraded to first class, according to an affidavit from FBI Special Agent Michael Harkless.
Behind the Canvas | Samuel Infante Marchan
Behind The Canvas is to emerge yourself in a fascinating world of vibrant colors and captivating expressions. Each work becomes an artistic testimony that captures the essence and diversity of the daily experiences of each woman. From warm and passionate tones to fresh and lively tones; we immerse ourselves in each brushstroke that transmits an emotional range and reflects the complexity of female emotions and experiences. These works offer a visual journey through the multiple dimensions of femininity. By exploring this collection, viewers enter a universe of beauty, strength, and vulnerability.
‘We need help’: Owner of downtown bar calls for improved public safety after nearby fatal shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A deadly shooting outside of the Gaslight Lounge on Sunday morning left one man dead, another with life-threatening injuries and bullet holes in Anchorage Police Department headquarters. In his 41st year as the owner of the Gaslight Lounge in Anchorage, John Pattee said he wants the...
Holy Terror! Former Pastor Banned From Airline After Mid-Flight Attack… On His Own Wife!
ST. PAUL, MN – In a shocking turn of events, Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a former pastor turned aspiring country music singer, has been banned from Alaska Airlines after an alleged violent outburst towards his wife during a flight from Seattle to Anchorage on July 2. The incident, which...
Showers through midweek but then sun returns, at least briefly
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Expect some passing showers this morning through Southcentral. The skies will dry come afternoon, but clouds linger. Rain showers will stick around through Thursday. Come Friday, however, the clouds decrease and by the weekend some good sunshine will appear and raise temperatures into the upper 60s and low 70s.
The street named by a young Harry Potter fan, finally gets its sign
It's official. Grimmauld Place is now an actual street in the city of Anchorage. Your Alaska Link stopped by to see the new street sign that was just put up. Grimmauld Place is the name of a street in the world of Harry Potter. Fans know it's where Harry's godfather...
Traffic calming project begins for Lore Road after stop sign comes down
Anchorage’s Municipal traffic engineers said they received several calls this spring from Abbot Loop residents concerned that a stop sign would be removed from the intersection of Lore Road and Petersburg Street.
Letter: How about a school tax?
The current proposal for a municipal sales tax seems like a regressive tax with obscure benefits. Why not dedicate a sales tax to Anchorage public schools with the funds administered by a foundation run by education professionals? Let’s build a bridge to the future for our children, rather than another bridge to nowhere with our politicians.
State finds police use of force justified in downtown Anchorage shooting
A state review has found the use of force by two Anchorage police officers was justified when they shot and wounded a man accused of killing someone in a crowded downtown Anchorage parking lot last month. The review, shared with Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case in an 11-page letter analyzing...
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