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OSP Gives Update On Kasilof Officer-Involved Shooting
The Office of Special Prosecutions (OSP) held a press conference on Wednesday to address the investigatory approach to officer-involved shootings in the state, in which they provided an update on the recent AST shooting at Kasilof Beach on July 8. John Skidmore, Deputy Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the Alaska Department of Law, met with reporters to discuss how OSP reviews officer-involved shooting cases. There have been nine such shootings in Alaska in 2024, five of them in Anchorage since May.
Juneau Afternoon: Sealaska Heritage Culturally Responsive Education Conference, plus call for artists from Juneau-Douglas City Museum
Juneau Ghost Light Theatre & Perseverance Theatre’s public reading of “The Book of Will” directed by Wesley Mann happening Wednesday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m. Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
KIBSD finalizes budget after one-time funding boost
The road to increasing education funding has been tough on schools. There was legislation in the state government during this year’s session to permanently increase the Base Student Allocation, or how the state calculates education funding. But the bill was ultimately vetoed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. The last significant increase to the BSA was in 2017.
Saucy Yoda performing vinyl release show this weekend | State of Art
On Saturday Anchorage’s Saucy Yoda will perform at Koot’s to celebrate the vinyl release of their newest album “Who They Are.” The record is a mix of irreverent pop, punk, and hip-hop examining songwriter Melodie Langer’s evolving understanding of previous relationships. Saucy Yoda’s shows are as much of a party as they are a performance and they’ll be joined by bands Rutt and Turbo Hell. Langer and “emotional support bandmate,” Megan Hellenthal, join us to talk about the new album, the vinyl release show and introduce the service industry track “Pickles.”
APD Officers cleared by the state during use of force in downtown shooting
The Office of Special Prosecution’s recently found two Anchorage police officers justified in their use of force when they shot and wounded a 22-year-old man last month in downtown Anchorage.
Here’s what those work crews are doing at the Lawson Creek Bridge
Anyone driving along Douglas Highway this summer has likely noticed heavy equipment by the side of the road at Lawson Creek Bridge. It’s part of stage three of the Alaska Department of Transportation’s Douglas Highway project. Most of the project has involved sidewalk improvements and road resurfacing up to this point, but what’s happening at Lawson Creek is different.
Military Report: Ft. Wainwright annual summer concert to bring in Waka Flocka Flame and Julia Cole
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - This Friday, Ft. Wainwright will allow access to the public without a visitor pass for the annual summer concert. Fort Wainwright is generally restricted to the public without a visitors pass but there are a handful of events each year that are open to the public in the greater Fairbanks area. One of those events includes the annual summer concert. This free event brings up notable music artists to the golden heart community and it’s just one of the ways the army gives back to the community and lets them join in on the fun.
City of Fairbanks to consider fee bump for obtaining body cam, other footage
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Fairbanks Police Department is planning to ask city officials to hike the fees for obtaining body camera footage and other audio and video through public records requests. Officers with the department began wearing body cameras about 10 years ago, and FPD Police Chief Ron Dupee...
Wildlife Refuge to temporarily, partially close Lower Skilak Campground
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge will be making improvements to the Lower Skilak Campground on Skilak Lake Road and will have partial campsite closures beginning Sunday. The closures will be divided into two time periods. The projects will improve road conditions, campsites and culverts at the campground. The first closure...
There’s an Aggressive Bald Eagle Attacking People in Kodiak
Negative wildlife encounters happen every day, but here in the United States, we typically hear of attacks on humans by animals like bears and mountain lions. Bald eagles, not so much. And yet, the City of Kodiak Port & Harbors Department has issued a warning to locals; there’s a bald eagle attacking people at Kodiak Harbor, and it’s not pretty.
Palmer Food Bank Seeks Extra Garden Produce for Local Families in Need
Have any extra fruits or veggies from your garden to spare? The Palmer Food Bank is in need of fresh produce to help feed those in need. So if you have any extra, you can donate them. Food bank officials say they're grateful to the local farms that provide lots...
Anchorage Assembly approves new police chief committed to revising body camera policy
Members of the Anchorage Assembly unanimously voted at their Tuesday meeting to confirm Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s pick to lead the Anchorage Police Department, Police Chief Sean Case. Case, a longtime member of the Anchorage Police Department, prioritizes restoring trust with the public after a string of police shootings this...
Local firefighter receives national award
“I was at a training exercise when my fire chief, Marc Hughes, called saying ‘Hey, we have a construction project going on back here to widen the doors so you can get your big head through’,” said Daniel Rawson, Delta Junction resident and Eielson Air Force Base firefighter.
Haines, Homer to benefit from EPA environmental education grants
Environmental education grants awarded to the Takshanuk Watershed Council in Haines and the University of Alaska Anchorage will allow collaborative partnerships in Haines and Homer to implement education programs for coastal restoration and peat conservation. The Takshanuk Watershed Council will use its $97,640 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
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