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Man charged in alleged lower Kuskokwim River boat theft spree
A man has been charged with four counts of felony vehicle theft for an alleged boat theft spree on the lower Kuskokwim River. According to charging documents, 20-year-old Joshua Jackson stole boats in Kwethluk, Akiachak, Tuluksak, and Lower Kalskag during a roughly one and a half month period beginning in June 2024.
Explainer: Cause of massive Railbelt power outage remains unknown after ‘load shedding’ event
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As the exact cause of Monday’s power outage — which left tens of thousands of people in Anchorage and Mat-Su in the dark — remains under investigation, Chugach Electric leaders are explaining the deliberate, precautionary process known as “load shedding” used to prevent a widespread Railbelt outage.
Family of man killed by Anchorage police files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of an Anchorage man killed by police in May is suing the four officers who fired at him. The wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for Alaska against officers Jacob Jones, Jacob Ostolaza, Noel Senoran and James Stineman. The state’s...
Anchorage Schools Overhaul Start Times for Better Sleep, Academic Gains
Just a few more sleeps before the first day of school for a lot of kids in Anchorage. And sleep has certainly been a topic of conversation lately. School start times are getting a major overhaul this year because of it. High school, middle, and elementary school start times will...
Where’s Otis the bear? Fans of Katmai cam bruin are concerned
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - There’s an old saying that no matter how busy or crazy your life can get, it’s still business as usual in the woods. The Katmai Brown Bear Cam at Brooks Falls is a wonderful reminder of that. The livestream camera catches a lot of...
AOTW: Keira DeLand sets off for next level after crushing Alaska’s golf courses
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Following a season during which the Lee University Flames placed 10th in the NCAA Women’s Division II Golf National Championships, the team is reaching out to the 49th State to upgrade its lineup. Palmer native Keira DeLand has now officially set off on her collegiate...
Unalaska clinic announces change in leadership
Unalaska’s Iliuliuk Family and Health Services announced Monday it terminated its CEO, Noel Rea, who joined the nonprofit healthcare provider in the summer of 2022 as interim CEO but stayed on in the permanent role. Although the clinic announced Rea’s departure this week, people familiar with the matter say...
Coast Guard death prompts mental health conversations at Base Kodiak
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak held a ceremony on July 26 to honor the life and service of a rescue swimmer who died on June 25. The Coast Guard said the investigation into the service member’s death is ongoing, but no foul play is suspected. It did however renew a push for addressing mental health in the military.
Prosecutors accuse two rural city officials of multiple election-related felonies
State prosecutors have charged two officials in the community of Pilot Station with illegally manipulating the results of city elections in October 2022 and October 2023. A grand jury indicted Acting Mayor Arthur Heckman Sr. and City Clerk Ruthie Borromeo on eight felonies apiece for allegedly tampering with the elections and failing to report results […]
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,...
Teen Mom alum Bristol Palin reveals son Tripp, 15, moved out 3k miles away to Alaska and admits she ‘can’t stop crying’
TEEN Mom alum Bristol Palin has made a shocking revelation about her teenage son moving across the country. Bristol, the daughter of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, shares her 15-year-old son, Tripp, with her ex Levi Johnston. The 33-year-old shared a photo of her two daughters to her Instagram Story on Wednesday to relay a […]
Coast Guard Foundation activates disaster relief after Beryl, Debby, Alaska floods
The Coast Guard Foundation opened its emergency disaster relief program to assist Coast Guard members and their families who have been affected by Hurricane Beryl, Tropical Storm Debby and glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska. “The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has already proven to be one of the most challenging in...
Supporters: lower power bills could be part of new ‘net meeting’ law signed by Dunleavy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed into law Tuesday a piece of legislation designed to increase renewable energy options, lower utility costs for Alaskans, and reduce the state’s dependence on natural gas through a system known as “net metering.”. The governor was joined by bill sponsor...
Robert Seitz: A record high in Deadhorse does not portend human-caused global warming
On Aug. 6, the highest ever temperature was recorded for Deadhorse, Alaska. The event was described to bake Deadhorse. A story in the Alaska Beacon stated the “average annual temperatures on the North Slope rose by 5.8 degrees Fahrenheit from 1969 to 2018”. In my article published in...
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