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Alaska Regional takes a third shot at South Anchorage stand-alone ER
As the old saying goes, third time’s a charm or so much is the hope for Alaska Regional Hospital officials who are proposing a stand-alone full-service emergency room facility in South Anchorage for a third time.
HOMETOWN HERO: Chief Gunner's Mate Kiley Johnson, U.S. Coast Guard
Congratulations to Chief Gunner's Mate Kiley Johnson with the U.S. Coast Guard in Anchorage on his recent retirement after over 22 years of service. Have a Hometown Hero in your life who deserves to be recognized? Email their name with a photo to news@youralaskalink.com. And to all our heroes: thanks...
The Houston HQ of Alexandra Killion Interiors
Alexandra Killion is a designer to watch. Based in Houston, she’s known for her use of color, texture, and fine art—and her eponymous firm has a growing client list. She also has just launched AK Collective, a handcrafted furniture line that helps elevate any space. It was time...
Alaskan artists design dumpster for new initiative by Soild Waste Services in Anchorage
In the parking lot of the Anchorage Museum. C Lab artists are hard at work designing their own dumpsters and a public art live mural event. It is all a part of an initiative by the Solid Waste Services and a group to do something for the environment. "Wide variety...
Governor Dunleavy signs UA priority legislation to support student success, workforce development
Legislation containing several of the University of Alaska’s (UA) top priorities has been signed into law by Governor Dunleavy. House Bill 148 (HB148) expands the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS), reauthorizes the Technical Vocation and Education Program (TVEP), and extends the Education Tax Credit (ETC) program. Together, the changes will help prepare and develop Alaska students for the workforce by making post-secondary education more accessible and attainable.
Nanook Technology Services Leads the Way: Zoom AI Companion Pilot Program
The University of Alaska is currently piloting Zoom AI Companion, an innovative tool designed to enhance meeting productivity and efficiency. This pilot program will run until July 26th and help us prepare for the full university launch on August 9th. Key Features (currently available for the pilot team):. Meeting Summary:...
Governor Dunleavy signs the University of Alaska FY25 budget with base increases to support an Empowered Alaska
The University of Alaska system’s FY25 Budget has been signed by Governor Dunleavy. The enacted state appropriation for UA is just over $331.3 million; combined with federal receipts and other revenues, UA’s total FY25 operating budget stands at just under $934.5 million. The budget represents continued strong investments in the university’s educational programs, people, and infrastructure and will allow UA to continue empowering Alaska.
New Arctic Engagement Award Recipients Announced
Four proposals from across the UA system will receive Arctic Engagement Award funding as UA launches the Arctic Leadership Initiative. One of the President’s and Board of Regents’ strategic priorities, the initiative will position Alaskans as world leaders in the Arctic, give students and early career professionals the foundation and network needed to lead in the changing Arctic and enhance the reputation of UA’s universities as centers of Arctic expertise.
Letter: Urgent action on gas crisis
While it can be argued with credibility that a lack of state political and business leadership and action is exacerbating the looming natural gas crisis in Alaska’s premier city, there is room for criticism of federal and military leaders, too. Alaska is uniquely situated as a strategic American defensive asset — facilitating critical energy, transportation, resource and military contributions to the nation’s defense and economic stability.
Letter: Shootings
Can I point out the huge, overwhelming elephant in the room about the mass shootings? They are nearly all done by men. Maybe we should just sell guns to ladies — then we would see some gun control. — Miriam Marsh. Anchorage. Have something on your mind? Send to...
Letter: Register to vote by mail
Think you’re signed up to get your ballot in the mail? You’re probably not. Anchorage folks, here is a quick quiz: If you got your ballot in the mail in April and May for the municipal elections, will you get it in the mail for the presidential election? The answer is no — at least, not automatically.
79-year-old Big Lake woman dies after being struck by motorcycle on walking path
A Big Lake woman died after she was struck by a motorcycle on a paved walking trail Monday, Alaska State Troopers said. Brendan Clark, 19, of Anchorage, was driving a Yamaha dirt bike on a path in Big Lake “at a high rate of speed” when he struck 79-year-old Nadara Williams just before 4:30 p.m., troopers said. It is not legal to drive dirt bikes or other off-highway vehicles on walking paths.
Anchorage plans People Mover reductions amid driver shortage, seeks public input
Anchorage’s People Mover bus system is planning to reduce services to some routes due to “significant workforce shortages and challenges,” according to the city’s Transportation Department. The city is soliciting public input on two options for reduction proposed by the department. The service changes are proposed...
Man exposed himself on commercial flight from King Salmon to Anchorage, charges say
A man exposed himself on an Alaska Airlines flight from King Salmon to Anchorage on Friday, federal charges filed against him say. Three passengers reported to flight attendants during the flight that Kevin James III, 33, was exposing and fondling himself during the flight, according to a probable cause statement written by an FBI agent.
Four Alaska youth wrestlers claim national titles, continuing to bolster the state’s reputation on the mat
Coaches for Team Alaska at the USA Wrestling Kids National Tournament often field a throng of questions about the 49th state from competitors and other coaches, ranging from climate to wildlife interactions. However, last month when the team finished second overall in the Greco-Roman portion of the event on the...
Letter: House race irony
Am I the only one who sees the irony of a convicted felon endorsing the former head of the Department of Corrections?. Have something on your mind? Send to letters@adn.com or click here to submit via any web browser. Letters under 200 words have the best chance of being published. Writers should disclose any personal or professional connections with the subjects of their letters. Letters are edited for accuracy, clarity and length.
Anchorage Daily News to drop two twice weekly in shift toward digital
The Anchorage Daily News, Alaska’s largest daily newspaper, announced Monday it will reduce its print editions to twice per week starting July 15 as it focuses more on its digital platforms. In an email to subscribers, ADN president and owner Ryan Binkley of Fairbanks called the move a “strategic...
Alaska businesswoman faces prison time for tax evasion with storied Nome hotel
An Anchorage woman pleaded guilty July 2 to evading taxes on income from her Nome business, which was destroyed in a fatal fire in 2017. Court documents show that Tina Yi kept two sets of financial records for Polaris hotel, bar and liquor store from 2014 until it was destroyed by fire.
Officers put holes in man they say discharged weapon in East Anchorage
Police Chief Sean Case was only six business days into his new job heading up Anchorage Police when he was in front of a microphone explaining to the media why a man had been shot early Monday morning. At 3:27 a.m. on July 8, Anchorage officers were dispatched to the...
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