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Man’s mission to donate blood in all 50 states lands him in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s his 49th state in the 49th state. Blood platelet donor Vinton Smith, a resident of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, will be one state away from accomplishing his goal of donating blood in all 50 United States after he donates Saturday at the Blood Bank of Alaska.
Record turnout for Anchorage Pride Parade, organizers say
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s the largest Pride Parade ever in Anchorage since the tradition began in the late 1970s, said JJ Harrier, the Anchorage Pride Parade Program Manager of Saturday’s parade. Fifty groups, consisting of more than 900 people, circled downtown streets during the parade and other...
Dunleavy signs bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday in Alaska
On Thursday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a bill to make Juneteenth a legal holiday in the state. “Juneteenth is a day to celebrate a milestone in our country’s history as it has become a more perfect union,” said Dunleavy in a written statement on Facebook. Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson sponsored the legislation, Senate Bill 22. “Like […] The post Dunleavy signs bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday in Alaska appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Anchorage residents share their thoughts on the new mayor Suzanne LaFrance
Suzanne LaFrance has been sworn into office officially making her the city's first-ever elected female mayor. Hundreds came out to Town Square Park in Anchorage to witness the big day. A giant American flag was displayed proudly over the center of town. It was out with the old and with...
Fire at Denali National Park and Preserve causes stress for businesses and community
It's Fourth of July week, and Denali National Park has been forced to mostly shut down due to the Riley Fire. The Alaska Fire Service says this blaze sparked on Sunday near the entrance to the park. Visitor facilities have been closed and campers have been forced to evacuate. The...
Keeping an eye on all of your stuff
One of the many useful lessons my dad taught me growing up was to maintain your equipment. He did a lot of home improvement projects, and no matter how long and exhausting the day had been, before finishing he always took care of his tools. Paintbrushes would be cleaned and put in turpentine to soak, work areas would be cleaned up, and tools would be put away (“a place for everything, and everything in its place,” he would say).
Wildfire forces Alaska’s Denali National Park to temporarily close entrance
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A wildfire burning near the entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve has forced the temporary closure of one of Alaska’s most popular tourist destinations. Cars have been turned around Monday at the park’s only entrance. Tour buses were canceled and public facilities were closed, including the visitor’s center about a five-hour drive north of Anchorage. Officials say about 50 firefighters and aircraft dropping retardant and water are keeping the fire from advancing toward the park. The fire burning in black spruce was reported Sunday about a mile north of the park’s entrance. It was estimated to be about one half of a square mile in size.
Legislators Aim to Add To Scholarships Rolls
Alaska lawmakers approved legislation to increase eligibility for the Alaska Performance Scholarship, a merit-based program that provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education or technical training in-state. House Bill 148 also raises the maximum award amount. Since launching in 2011, the Alaska Performance Scholarship has funded over $122 million...
Anchorage’s Mac Swanson lands with Pittsburgh Penguins in 7th round of NHL Draft
Anchorage hockey player Mac Swanson was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the seventh round of the 2024 NHL Draft on Saturday, making him the latest Alaskan to get a chance to compete at the highest level of the sport. The 18-year-old forward is fresh off a sensational 2023-24 season,...
Regional air carriers are a critical part of Alaska’s transportation infrastructure
For jet flights from Anchorage, the first stop at the airport is the check-in kiosk. Then, it’s off to the TSA line. But those jet flights are just half of the story for Anchorage travelers. The entire A concourse at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport as well as the L gates downstairs near the baggage claim are reserved for smaller carriers that go to many destinations around the state.
Friday: Twins go 2-0 at Midseason Classic
The American Legion Post 20 Twins won their first two games at the Alaska 529 Midseason Classic on Friday at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The Twins received dazzling pitching performances from Malakai Olson, Trenton Ohnemus and Andrew Pieh in defeating Chugiak 3-1 and Service 1-0 in nine innings. Post 20...
OPINION: Bring back a safe, clean Town Square Park
Some of us may remember when Anchorage’s Town Square Park was comprised of a bunch of old buildings — including a Burger King. Forty years ago, our community shared a vision to create a park in the city center that was a clean, safe, open space for residents to enjoy and gather. At the time, we had learned lessons from other towns across the country that failed to think about the future as their cities were growing like ours. With the community behind him, then-Mayor Tony Knowles acquired the land, tore down the old buildings and created a new park in Downtown Anchorage, making a landmark move for our downtown and surrounding growing city.
Book review: Pulling traditional legends into the modern world, ‘Chickaloonies 2′ is a giant leap forward
Dimi Macheras and Casey Silver; 80% Studios, 2024; 268 pages; $39.99. “You locked away your stories,” Drasco, a bear warrior who is a central character in “Chickaloonies 2: Watering Ways,” tells the mayor and citizens of a post-apocalyptic Palmer, Alaska. “You locked away your language, you locked away your culture. You’ve severed the source of your strength.”
City moves enraged, emotional campers from Fairbanks Street, citing ADA compliance violation
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Police Department CAP team, in coordination with the Health Department and Parks and Recreation, began clearing areas of the Fairbanks Street camp on Thursday morning, leading to strong reactions from homeless people living there. Anchorage police officers told Alaska’s News Source at the scene...
River Bandits stay perfect in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, AK — The Napoleon Legion Post #300 River Bandits continued their perfect run through Alaska over the weekend. The River Bandits kept pace in the Alaska 529 Midseason Classic with an 8-4 win over South Anchorage Friday before a 7-2 win over Eagle River Saturday. Post #300 was set to play in the tournament semifinals Sunday afternoon, with the championship game to follow if it won. Both games were after publishing deadline.
Miners score a big win over the Chinooks
The Mat-Su Miners have been looking to recapture their early season form for multiple weeks now, and on Sunday, they may have just found it. The Miners smacked the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 12-0 at Lee Jordan Field in Chugiak.
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