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Pastor accused of attacking wife on flight because she got upgraded to first class seat
An elderly evangelical pastor is facing federal charges for allegedly assaulting his wife on an airplane because she got upgraded to first class and he didn’t. The ugly physical attack occurred July 2 aboard Alaska Airlines flight 275 from Seattle to Anchorage, after Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., 75, verbally abused his spouse and flipped her the bird in front of a cabinful of horrified travelers, according to a criminal complaint obtained by The Independent.
Mayor LaFrance hosts first open house to address issues in Anchorage
In a packed auditorium at the Loussac Library in Anchorage, community members gathered to voice their opinions on Anchorage's struggles. The vote was split into eight sections, dealing with various issues from homelessness, childcare, and workforce development to housing. "I just think that density in the right places is going...
US Coast Guard patrol spots Chinese naval ships off Alaska island
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials say a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on routine patrol in the Bering Sea came across several Chinese military ships in international waters but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone. The Coast Guard says its crew detected three vessels approximately 124 miles north of the Amchitka Pass in the Aleutian Islands. A short time later, a helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak spotted a fourth ship approximately 84 miles north of the Amukta Pass. A Coast Guard commander says the Chinese naval presence "operated in accordance with international rules and norms.”
Precollege program for rural and Alaska Native health students gets reboot and grant after funding gap
Of all the courses offered by the Della Keats precollege program, the three high school students in the University of Alaska Anchorage lobby were most struck by the cadaver lab in their Anatomy and Physiology course. It’s not the kind of opportunity students from rural Alaska usually get, which is the point.
Man shot at by police in East Anchorage, APD says
Anchorage police shot at man early Monday in East Anchorage, the department said early Monday, and he was hospitalized with unspecified injuries. Few details were immediately provided, including if the man was wounded by officer gunfire and the extent of his injuries. The department is planning a news conference at 9 a.m. Monday to provide additional information.
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...
Glenn Highway overnight closures begin
The Glenn Highway will be fully closed from 11:00 pm to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday overnights as part of the Glenn Highway rehabilitation and replacement of the existing Kings River Bridge and realign the Glenn Highway to match new bridge location, at milepost 66-67.2. The new bridge is needed...
Anchorage Wolverines to play in Sullivan Arena for 2024-25 season
The Anchorage Wolverines will play the 2024-25 season in Sullivan Arena, the North American Hockey League franchise announced Monday. The Wolverines will inhabit the arena that was home to the Alaska Aces for more than two decades and was the home ice of the UAA Seawolves hockey program from 1983-2019.
Letter: Pack the court
Outraged by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that New Deal legislation was unconstitutional (the National Industrial Recovery Act, for instance), President Franklin Roosevelt threatened to “pack the court.” The United States was experiencing an existential crisis as the Great Depression failed to quickly ebb and give ground to recovery.
Letter: Wright cheered vetoes in his own district
One of the more ironic things we’ve seen in Alaska politics recently is Rep. Stanley Wright standing next to the governor, grinning, as the governor presented his vetoes of funding for critical projects in our own East Anchorage district. After the session ended, Rep. Stanley Wright told constituents that...
'This is really cool!': Willow community band performs its annual, once-a-year gig in July 4th parade
Marching bands are as much a part of a 4th of July parade as American flags and fireworks, most of the time. The Willow Community parade is no different, as a community band of all ages comes together to play just this one annual gig every year, something that has quickly become a tradition in the parade.
Fourth of July Parade and Mayor's Picnic draws thousands of visitors
WASILLA — The city of Wasilla's annual Fourth of July Parade and Mayor's Picnic drew a large crowd to downtown Wasilla. The parade featured a wide variety of floats representing local groups, businesses, and causes. Some floats handed out free candy and other items while others put on special performances along the way.
Letter: In defense of imperfect lawns
In the recent letter to the editor “Eradicate dandelions,” the author mentioned me and my profession (ecological landscape designer), in support of his position advocating the use of herbicides to control dandelions. Unfortunately, the author failed to mention some rather crucial details. First, I am an organic practitioner...
No Palmer Garden and Art Fair
The second weekend in July has always been a big weekend in Palmer celebrating the traditional Garden and Art Faire in the green grassy space between the borough building, the Palmer Ale House, The Museum, The Colony Inn and the Library. This was an unforgettable summer festival with all the great things and none of the bad things. Artists, musicians, gardeners, craftspeople, specialty foods, and quilt-makers would have many white tents and festive spaces. And because it was in “the town green” it was especially lovely. It is with great disappointment that there will NOT be a Garden and Art Fair this weekend. There has been plenty of emotion and discussions over it’s demise so we won’t go over this again. Nonetheless it is a very sad and poignant loss for our community. Thankfully, the Palmer Museum is promising to try a smaller version of “Art in the Garden,”on July 27th, so stay tuned.
2 dead in suspected CO poisoning in Wasilla
On July 6, 2024, at 1:12 pm, emergency medical service and rescue crews were called to a scene of a multiple fatality incident in the Williwaw Subdivision in Wasilla. According to the Alaska State Troopers (AST) dispatch, troopers received a report of two deceased adult females at a residence in Wasilla.
Letter: Sales tax thoughts
Rather than touting the fact that Anchorage does not have a sales tax, the ProjectAnchorage.com folks have chosen to make it a negative in hopes that we all see it the same way. When looking to relocate some 34 years ago, I paid attention to costs like sales tax and...
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.
21-year-old Bristol Bay fisherman dies after becoming entangled in gear and going overboard, troopers say
A 21-year-old commercial fisherman died Friday after he became entangled in gear and was pulled overboard in the Bristol Bay region, Alaska State Troopers said. The Department of Public Safety’s patrol vessel received a call for help from salmon fishermen onboard the Anny Joy in Kvichak Bay around 12:30 a.m. because Corwin Wheeler had gone overboard, troopers spokesman Austin McDaniel said.
Eugene (Hank) Leroy Nelson
Eugene (Hank) Leroy Nelson passed away peacefully at age 90 on June 30, 2024, at Matsu Regional Medical Center in Palmer, Alaska. Services will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 1:00pm at Summit Worship Center, 125 W Riley Ave, Wasilla, Alaska. Hank moved to Alaska during the early 1970’s....
‘Tis the season for outdoor dining
There’s nothing like fine summer weather to get food and beverage business booming at local drinking and dining establishments that have outdoor space for customers. After last summer’s mostly inconsistent weather put a damper on outdoor dining, this season’s run of warm, sunny days has decks and patios around the Valley bustling with activity.
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