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Cyberstalker found guilty in Anchorage
Rolando Hernandez-Zemora was found guilty by a jury on Friday for cyberstalking a woman over the course of four years. According to court documents and the evidence presented at trial, between 2016 and 2020, Hernandez-Zemora, now age 40, stalked the victim using location-tracking applications, text messages, and video calls, and other means in order to try to control her life.
Socialist party protests LaFrance inauguration over police-involved shootings
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Party for Socialism and Liberation protested the inauguration of mayor Suzanne LaFrance on Monday, seeking the release of body camera video for the officer-involved shootings during the past several weeks and asked for the creation of a civilian oversight committee. The group began protesting in...
UT students ride to Anchorage
A group of UT students spending the summer pedaling from Austin to Anchorage made a pit stop at our colleague's house in Minneapolis last week. The big ride: The students are about halfway through the Texas 4000, an annual charity ride for cancer research. In all, about 75 students are...
Suzanne LaFrance sworn in as Anchorage’s first elected female mayor
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Former Anchorage Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance is officially the first elected female mayor of Anchorage. She was sworn in Monday in Town Square Park in front of residents and supporters. After being sworn in, LaFrance expressed her confidence in Anchorage’s future. “When I arrived at...
Anchorage residents embracing rooftop solar cite concerns about natural gas shortfall
On a clear, sunny day in June, Joe and Janice Banta stood in their driveway in Anchorage, awaiting a truck full of solar panels. At midday, most of the roof of their two story house was illuminated with sun, enough for two rows of panels. “It’s a sound investment.” Joe...
Girdwood Fire Department gets new rescue boat
GIRDWOOD, Alaska (KTUU) - In late June, the Girdwood Fire Department received something it’s been asking for for several years. It’s a brand-new rescue boat the department said will be safer to operate and better able to maneuver the waters of Portage Lake, Portage Creek, and Twentymile River.
How Anchorage Is Increasing Its Appeal for Younger Visitors and Off-Season Travel
Alaska is considered by many travelers to be a bucket-list destination — not just a place they want to visit in their lifetime, but one that requires waiting and saving for a chance to see, often later in life. But Visit Anchorage is working to change that perception and...
Anchorage Rotary Seeks Volunteers for Annual Field of Honor Commemoration
The Anchorage International Rotary Club needs help to keep one annual Fourth of July tradition going strong. The group is looking for volunteers to put up flags and help create this year's Field of Honor. The touching display at the Delaney Park Strip is made up of hundreds of U.S....
‘Bold, transformational initiatives’ for Anchorage schools leave unanswered questions
Anchorage public schools will see three big changes for the coming school year: Start times are shifting, sixth graders are moving up to middle schools and the district is shifting to a career academy model for most high schools. The Anchorage School Board approved all three changes over the last...
Palmer’s Levi Hopkins strikes gold at U23 Pan-American Games
The Americas didn’t stand a chance against Palmer’s Levi Hopkins. The former Alaska state wrestling champion out of Colony High didn’t yield a point in three matches at the U23 Pan-American Games in Santiago, Colombia. Hopkins outscored opponents 32-0 to claim the gold medal as the 202-pound...
Maximizing impact: connecting your news to awareness days
Tune in as I explore how aligning your association’s news with relevant awareness days can boost visibility and engagement. Remember, it’s crucial to stand out amidst the noise. • Identify awareness days that align with your association’s mission and objectives to ensure your news feels relevant and impactful....
Anchorage, AK’s Solid Waste Services New Pilot Program Aims to Keep Plastics and Organics Out of the Landfill
When Anchorage’s Midtown Transfer Station moved across the street into a brand new facility, it left behind the old transfer station and administrative offices. Now, both buildings have new functions, the administrative office is a homeless shelter, and the tipping floor of the former transfer station has become a place to drop off organic material.
BlakSheep & TimberRidge: Waste Management Web Solutions
BlakSheep Creative and TimberRidge Solutions Launch Comprehensive Website Development Services for Waste Management Companies. Denham Springs, LA – June 30, 2024 – BlakSheep Creative, a leading digital marketing and website development agency, and timberRidge Solutions, a premier digital solutions provider based in Wasilla, Alaska, are excited to announce their new joint service offering tailored specifically for waste management companies.
Anchorage's Former Trash Hub Transformed into Materials Recovery Facility
This is what the former central transfer station used to be called trash, trash and more trash. Now it is home to the Materials Recovery Facility, a place where Anchorage residents can drop off their organic materials. "We always say trash is treasure. That's what this facility is all about,...
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