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Alaska State Troopers beat, stunned and used dog in violent arrest of wrong man, charges say
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two Alaska State Troopers who pepper-sprayed, beat, stunned and used a police dog on a man in a case of mistaken identity have been charged with assault, authorities said Thursday. Charging documents said the troopers — canine handler Jason Woodruff and Sgt. Joseph Miller —...
Fairbanks hotel worker used key to enter woman’s room and rape her, troopers say
An employee of a Fairbanks hotel has been arrested after Alaska State Troopers say he raped a guest last weekend. According to a trooper report, La Quinta Inn employee Tristen Tinker, 21, was arrested Wednesday. He is charged with one first-degree count and two second-degree counts of sexual assault. In...
Archivists hope to return nearly two decades worth of regalia left behind at past Celebrations
At the Grand Entrance to Celebration each June, dancers from around Southeast Alaska entered Centennial Hall, wearing button blankets with hand-beaded clan crests, hats woven from strips of cedar, and carved formline headpieces depicting clan emblems. Celebration only lasts a few days, but in that time, over 5,000 Lingít, Haida...
Newly permitted supportive housing project aims to help Juneau’s most vulnerable
Juneau needs more housing for its most vulnerable populations — and a newly permitted affordable housing project hopes to help fill in the gaps. On Tuesday, the city planning commission unanimously granted a conditional use permit to local nonprofit Gastineau Human Services for a three-story apartment building with 51 long-term housing units in the Lemon Creek area.
After 6th shooting by Anchorage police in 3 months, advocates call for push targeting mayor, ask for federal investigation
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - After a 16-year-old girl was shot and killed by Anchorage police Tuesday night, advocates for Anchorage families that have lost loved ones in police shootings are pushing for a citizen review board using a combination of old school protests and high tech tactics aimed at City Hall and the attention of the mayor.
Kenai Peninsula hunters rescued in separate missions
The Alaska Air National Guard rescued three hunters in two separate missions on Sunday on the Kenai Peninsula. According to a press release, Alaska State Troopers requested assistance from the Alaska Air National Guard to search for two stranded hunters near Benjamin Creek, about 40 miles southeast of Kenai. The hunters were about 4,500 feet above sea level when their tent was destroyed, making them more exposed to rain and wind.
Man accused of boat-theft spree along lower Kuskokwim River
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 allegedly stole boats in Kwethluk, Akiachak, Tuluksak, and Lower Kalskag during a roughly one and a half month period beginning in June 2024.
City Bound: Mat-Su Chains Make Inroads in Anchorage and Fairbanks
Coffee huts are hardly unusual in Anchorage, especially at a busy Midtown intersection, but Little Millers represents the first urban extension of a Wasilla-based retailer. Strategic growth has been part of the tale of Three Bears Alaska since the supermarket chain started in 1980 as a grocery store in Tok. Through the years, locations opened from the Kenai Peninsula to Healy and throughout the company’s home turf in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It even expanded into Dutch Harbor and opened a convenience store in Ketchikan.
Fairbanks softball field consolidation project nearing completion
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Fans cheered in excitement and players jumped for joy in June when the Bettye Davis East Anchorage Thunderbirds won Alaska’s DI softball title at the South Davis softball fields in Fairbanks. Now, that state championship venue is set to expand. Two more fields are in...
Alaska Anchorage Gymnastics Welcomes Eight Newcomers for 2025
The Alaska Anchorage gymnastics team is welcoming eight newcomers for the 2025 season, expanding its diverse roster. Coach Marie-Sophie Boggasch noted that the recruits hail from five states and three countries, enriching the team's talent pool. Each gymnast brings distinguished accolades and skills across various events. The incoming class includes multiple national-level competitors, promising a dynamic addition to the Seawolves' competitive edge. Anticipation builds for how these athletes will influence the upcoming season.
Eaglecrest board selects new general manager
The Eaglecrest Board of Directors has selected a new general manager for the ski area. On Wednesday, the board announced Craig Cimmons accepted the position and will begin his new role in early October. He was one of two finalists chosen from a pool of 17 applicants. Cimmons is currently...
Kenai Conversation: Industry Appreciation Day
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor Peter Micciche to discuss Kenai’s annual Industry Appreciation Day. We’re also chatting with Tim Navarre, one of the founding members of Industry Appreciation Day, and Dana Cannava, Special Projects and Constituent Relations for Mayor Micciche’s Office.
Permafrost melt raises threat of ‘giant mercury bomb’ in Arctic: Study
Alaska’s Yukon River may be shuttling much more than just water as it traverses the state and empties into the Bering Sea. A California-led research team has now found evidence that climate change-induced permafrost melting is unleashing long-sequestered mercury deposits into this critical freshwater artery. The release of the...
Coast Guard Foundation Activates Emergency Disaster Relief Program
Organization Provides Direct Support to Coast Guard Members Impacted by Hurricanes Beryl, Tropical Storm Debby and Other Natural Disasters. The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced that its emergency disaster relief program is providing vital assistance to Coast Guard members and their families impacted by Hurricanes 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 recent memory. Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 1 storm, made landfall in Texas, bringing with it catastrophic winds, flooding and widespread destruction. Shortly after, Tropical Storm Debby followed, bringing damaging wind, heavy rains and flooding to multiple states on the East Coast, including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Then, just last week, a glacial dam burst releasing floodwaters that damaged more than 100 homes in Alaska.
Top Team GPA Rankings Announced for 2023-24 School Year
Alaska, Southern Utah, and San Jose State have earned the top three team grade point averages for the 2023-24 academic year, according to data provided by the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association. Sixth-three collegiate gymnastics programs achieved an average GPA of 3.5 or higher, with 1,174 individual gymnasts reaching this...
Researchers Map Alaska’s Glaciers from Above
Beginning on foot, Carnegie Mellon University’s Brandon Tober(opens in new window) donned skis to survey the accessible four-kilometer lower section of Root Glacier. Tober is part of a team of researchers working to map the glacier’s thickness and bedrock elevation using two types of ice-penetrating surveys — from the air and on the ground.
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