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AROUND ALASKA: Cemetery Clean-up, Wildfire Walk, and 'Eyes of Freedom'
Work is underway to extend the life of a decades-old bridge in Juneau. KTOO reports the Lawson Creek Bridge along the Douglas Highway is undergoing a process called "metalization." That gives the steel bridge a zinc-like coating to help strengthen it. Work is expected to last through September. The Clay...
New Boss for iHeartMedia Stations in Alaska and Hawai’i
The iHeartMedia family of radio stations in Alaska has a new boss. Effective October 1, Kim Williams is promoted from Market President of the Fairbanks cluster to oversee all ten stations in the Alaska market as Area President. Her responsibilities also include overseeing seven stations in Honolulu. The iHeartMedia cluster...
Hockey Announces 2024-25 Schedule
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – The University of Alaska Anchorage hockey team has announced their 2024-25 schedule, which will feature 13 home games and a six-game series against in-state rival University of Alaska Fairbanks in the Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup. The Seawolves will play a pair of intrasquad games Sept. 21...
Y-2K came late? Software glitch leads to closures and disruptions at airports, banks
The software company CrowdStrike says that the a major computer outage affecting banks, businesses, airports, and even Alaska’s 911 emergency system was not a cyberattack. Instead, it’s a “single content update” is to blame for the meltdown, but that the patch for the error “has been deployed,” referring customers to its support portal for updates.
Business’ extensive surveillance system captures footage of deadly shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An extensive surveillance camera network employed by the Gaslight Lounge is aiding the investigation into a fatal shooting last weekend in downtown Anchorage. The bar’s security system clearly shows the moments leading up to an assault between two women which police say “culminated” with Tahjeay Baldwin...
Anchorage police officers cleared by state for use of force in downtown shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Office of Special Prosecutions recently found two Anchorage police officers were justified in their use of force when they shot and wounded a 22-year-old man last month in Downtown Anchorage. The 11-page document sent to Anchorage Police Department Chief Sean Case outlines the details that...
Friday, July 19, 2024
Photo: Amanda Storm of NARA NW stands next to a serving tray with duck and chokecherry sauce. She and others helped make the menu for this week’s Sacred Tobacco & Traditional Medicines Gathering event more aligned with Native foods traditionally found across the region. (Brian Bull / KLCC) Summer...
State Fair Preview: What's Happening at the Alaska's Biggest Event
The countdown is on to the biggest summer fair in the Last Frontier. The 2024 Alaska State Fair is now less than a month away. Fairgoers in Alaska are encouraged to “enjoy the ride” at the 2024 Alaska State Fair in Palmer. The annual summer event is set to kick off on August 16 and run through September 2.
JBER's Arctic Thunder Open House: A Weekend of Thrilling Air Show Fun!
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is hosting its Arctic Thunder open house this weekend, featuring exciting air show demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The event, open to the public from 9 a.m. each day, promises high-flying thrills and a chance for attendees to connect with the military’s work and potentially spark future passions.
King Cove man charged with killing parents
A man from King Cove is now charged with murder after his parents died earlier this year in Anchorage following a house fire. Joshua Gould is facing more than a half-dozen charges including two counts of first-degree murder and a count of arson in the deaths of James and Kathryn Gould.
More Bandwidth, More Problems: Whistleblower Receives $6.4 Million for Reporting Telecommunications Contracting Fraud
The United States Department of Justice settled a case against Anchorage, Alaska-based telecommunications company GCI Communications Corp. for government contracting fraud in connection with the Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Health Care Program. Under the terms of the settlement, the telecommunications company paid $40,242,546. The whistleblower was the telecommunications company’s former Director of Business Administration; for successfully reporting violations of the False Claims Act via a qui tam lawsuit, the whistleblower will receive $6.4 million or about 16% of the government’s recovery.
APD Officers cleared by the state during use of force in downtown shooting
The Office of Special Prosecution’s recently found two Anchorage police officers justified in their use of force when they shot and wounded a 22-year-old man last month in downtown Anchorage.
U.S. District judge hears food stamp backlog case against Alaska’s health department
U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason is considering a case that asks the court to make sure the state issues food stamps on time after years of chronic delays. She heard oral arguments Thursday in Anchorage. Ten Alaskans sued the state in January of last year because they said the Department of Health failed to […] The post U.S. District judge hears food stamp backlog case against Alaska’s health department appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Kim Williams Promoted to iHeart Alaska and Hawaii Area President
IHeartMedia has appointed Kim Williams as the broadcaster’s new Alaska and Hawaii Area President. She will oversee 17 stations across Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Honolulu. The transition – effective October 1 – follows the retirement of Andy Lohman. Previously, Williams served as Market President for Fairbanks, with past...
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