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Marine Debris Project for Goodnews Bay
The Native Village of Goodnews Bay was one of many whose application was chosen for a Marine Debris project funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program. A congratulatory email from Brooke Carney, Deputy Director of Alaska Sea Grant, was sent to the Native Village of...
Local English News: August 9, 2024
Boil water notice still on in Bethel pending state test results. Pilot Station city officials indicted for alleged election interference. Circumnavigating cyclist stops in hometown along epic journey. and ballot initiative seeks to restore some campaign spending limits in Alaska.
Anchorage sees most rain in a 2-day period since 2012
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A trough continues to drive eastward across the state, as showers and cooler weather remain for many areas. The recent stretch of wet weather for Southcentral will catch a break before more rain builds in for the weekend. The heaviest rain will remain near the Aleutians, with gusty winds in the forecast.
Pilot Station city officials charged with felony election interference
Two city officials in the lower Yukon River community of Pilot Station have been charged with felony election interference. According to an indictment filed July 30, Pilot Station acting mayor Arthur Heckman Sr. and city clerk Ruthie Borromeo each face eight felony counts for alleged violations of state election laws in October 2022 and October 2023.
Ravn Alaska suspends all service to the Aleutian Islands
Ravn Alaska has announced it will suspend scheduled air service from Anchorage to Unalaska/Dutch Harbor, Cold Bay, and Sand Point effective on August 16, 2024. The airline will continue to fly from Anchorage to Homer, Valdez, St. Paul Island and Unalakleet. Shrinking Route Map:
Rare Double Reading Of Ordinance Expedites Kenai Purchase Of New Snow Removal Equipment
The Kenai Municipal Airport is getting some new snow removal equipment after the purchase was approved during Wednesday night’s city council meeting. The move follows a grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration to Kenai’s Airport Improvement Program. In a rare move, the council approved a double reading...
Lieutenant General (Ret.) David A. Krumm, Former Commander, Alaska NORAD Region, Alaskan Command, and 11th Air Force Joins Reach’s Government Advisory Board
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 8, 2024-- Reach Power (Reach), the leader in wireless Power-at-a-Distance, announced today that Lieutenant General (Ret.) David A. Krumm, former Commander of the Alaska NORAD Region, Alaskan Command, and Eleventh Air Force (11 AF), Pacific Air Forces, has joined its Government Advisory Board. Krumm will work with existing members Major General (Ret.) Clay Hutmacher and former USSOCOM Acquisition Executive Jim Smith to help Reach leverage its technology for growing public sector needs. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240808672731/en/ Lt. Gen. (Ret.) David A. Krumm (Photo: Business Wire)
Weekend Weather: Wet, windy & fall-like
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Southcentral Alaska enjoyed a break from heavy rain on Friday, but the weekend promises a return of wet and windy weather, not just to Anchorage and the Mat-Su, but many areas of the state as well. The next large area of low pressure will move through...
In Eagle River, a five-way race could be a factor in control of the state Senate
Ten months ago, Josiah Goecker was at work as the community director for an Anchorage apartment complex when he was shot and killed. That tragedy inspired his brother, Jared, to run for the Alaska Legislature, and Jared Goecker is now among four challengers to incumbent Sen. Kelly Merrick, R-Eagle River, in a race that could […]
High Wind Watch in Alaska: Gusts Up to 70 mph Predicted
Fairbanks, AK – A high wind watch has been issued for the Eastern Alaska Range, with gusts up to 70 mph expected from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service warns of potential impacts, including moving debris, property damage, and power outages. This advisory is crucial for those in Delta Junction and the Eastern Alaska Range north of Trims Camp.
An industrial Alaska community near the Arctic Ocean hits an unusually hot 89 degrees this week
An industrial community near the Arctic Ocean that supports Alaska’s North Slope oil fields hit a record 89 degrees Fahrenheit (31.6 C) this week, the warmest temperature Deadhorse has seen in more than a half-century of record keeping. The unincorporated community marks the end of the 414-mile (666-kilometer) Dalton...
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