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Experts from across the U.S. to learn about drone technology in downtown Anchorage
At the Dena’ina Center in downtown Anchorage, the last day of what's called the Global Autonomous Systems Conference is wrapping up. The conference offers people a chance to learn how drones can help monitor Alaska's rural communities and infrastructure. "Everything from providing us the ability to do search and...
Tragic Accident: Texas Man Plummets To Death In Alaskan Waterfall
Texas is not known for large, cascading waterfalls, and our opportunities for river rafting are somewhat limited. It's not surprising that an adventurous soul would travel thousands of miles to experience the thrill of the water in Alaska. Sadly, that adventure ended tragically for one Texas man. Larry Keith Erwin,...
Challenging Climate Models: Unexpectedly Large Methane Source Discovered in Overlooked Landscape
Scientists found unexpected methane emissions in Alaska’s drylands, suggesting these areas could significantly contribute to climate change, contrary to previous models. When Katey Walter Anthony heard rumors of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, ballooning under the lawns of fellow Fairbanks residents, she nearly didn’t believe it. “I ignored...
Tragic Accident: Texas Man Plummets To Death In Alaskan Waterfall
Texas is not known for large, cascading waterfalls, and our opportunities for river rafting are somewhat limited. It's not surprising that an adventurous soul would travel thousands of miles to experience the thrill of the water in Alaska. Sadly, that adventure ended tragically for one Texas man. Larry Keith Erwin,...
Bristol Palin Reveals Son Tripp Moved Back to Alaska to be Closer to Father, Rest of Family
Courtesy of Bristol Palin/Instagram The first day of school is a big deal for just about any parent — and Bristol Palin is no exception. The mother of three took to Instagram on Wednesday, August 14, to celebrate the start of the school year, sharing a shot of her daughters Sailor, 8, and Atlee, 7, […]
Southeast Alaska tribe continues hands-on response to glacial flooding
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A southeast Alaska tribe is continuing to respond to a glacial outburst that flooded some 290 homes in Juneau, the state capital. Early estimates show around 14.6 billion gallons of water were released from an ice dam on the Mendenhall Glacier. That’s according to Aaron Jacobs, a senior service hydrologist at the National Weather Service office in […]
Two Alaska State Troopers charged with assault stemming from Kenai mix-up
Two Alaska State Troopers, Joe Miller (not the former U.S. Senate candidate) and Jason Woodruff, have been charged with misdemeanor assault stemming from a May 24 incident on the Kenai Peninsula. In an email obtained by the Landmine, Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell told Department of Public Safety Employees, “Over...
Mendenhall River flooding update: crisis canines in Juneau, JCF relief fund open
Mendenhall River flooding update: crisis canines in Juneau, JCF relief fund open. Today offered opportunities to reflect on the generosity of those within and without our community as a number of new support resources became available to those affected by the flood—including some arriving on four legs. Take a...
Fort Wainwright helicopter unit does medical evacuations throughout northern Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Housed in a hangar at Fort Wainwright’s Ladd Army Airfield, a helicopter unit responds to emergencies throughout the northern half of the 49th state. According to Staff Sgt. Beau McIntosh with Charlie Company 1-52 General Support Aviation Battalion, “We respond to anything and everything that...
‘They took my girl’s life’: Family wants answers after 16-year-old daughter dies in police shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A family in Alaska says the police department killed their teen daughter just a month after they celebrated her 16th birthday. Easter Leafa turned 16 in July but she died Tuesday night in a shooting involving Anchorage police - the same week she was going to start her junior year of high school at Bettye Davis East High.
Local students get park renamed to honor Chitose, Anchorage’s Japanese sister city
The Anchorage Assembly has renamed one of the city’s parks after its first sister city, following a push from a group of local students. Students from Sand Lake Elementary School lobbied the Assembly to change the name of Sand Lake Park to Chitose Park in honor of the Japanese city.
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