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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.
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...
Anchorage School District needs teacher assistants as school is one month away
Hard to believe, but the start of a new school year is just mere weeks away! As Your Alaska Link shares: In the Anchorage School District, there's a huge need for not teachers but teacher assistants this fall. Anchorage School District needs teacher assistants with school one month away. Hard...
King Of The River Contest Goes Into Extra Innings
A rainout for the Peninsula Oilers last Saturday means the 2nd Annual King of the River Food Drive competition is getting some extra time this year. The contest, pitting the cities of Kenai and Soldotna against one another in a bid to see which can bring more food to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, will now conclude on July 26.
Fairbanks Treasurer Johnson Earns Auditor of the State Award
MILFORD CENTER – Recently, Treasurer Aaron Johnson was notified that our financial services’ office was awarded the Auditor of the State award. We are humbled and grateful that Ohio’s Auditor of the State, Keith Faber, shared this news with Aaron. It was a fantastic moment recognizing very important people and very important work across Fairbanks Local Schools.
Fistfight led to fatal shooting outside Anchorage bar, police say
Anchorage police say a fight between two women outside a downtown bar early Sunday escalated to an exchange of gunfire between two men that left one of the men dead. In an updated statement Wednesday, police say two people – Patricia Avery, 30, and Markin L. Giddins, 38 – have now been charged with evidence tampering in the shooting that killed 30-year-old Tahjeay Baldwin. Avery is also charged with fourth-degree assault.
Wildcat’s Wild Race to Alaska
Join Adam Cove and Sailing World’s Dave Reed at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Speaker Series at Eastern YC in Marblehead (Massachusetts) on July 25 at 6:30 PM for a riveting Race to Alaska debrief and information session. Additional details here. Facing breaking waves, roaring headwinds and raging...
Ostanik and Nanooks Men's Basketball Land Talented Michael Miller as Next Signee
FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks men's basketball team has announced the signing of Michael Miller, a 6-4 forward from Oak Hills, Calif. Miller is joining the Nanooks after a big season with San Bernardino Valley College. "I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to have Mike join...
Fairbanks health center offers immunization clinics
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Keeping up-to-date on the expanding routine of recommended childhood vaccines can seem tricky, but the Fairbanks Regional Public Health Center is doing its part to help. “We have seen decreased rates of vaccinations in the past couple of years since the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Nurse Jenna...
Arctic Air Brings Record-Low July Temperatures to Bethel- Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, typically known for its mild summer conditions, has experienced an unusually cold stretch this July. With temperatures plummeting to the 40s Fahrenheit, the region has seen conditions more akin to early spring than midsummer. This dramatic drop in temperature is a rare event. According to climate specialist...
Next Wave of Newcomers Announced for Nanooks Hockey
FAIRBANKS – Head coach Erik Largen and the Alaska Nanooks hockey program announced the next wave of 2024-25 hockey newcomers. The list includes five defensemen, one forward, and one goaltender. Starting off the list of introductions are our five defensemen. Caelum Dick | D | 5-10 | 183 lbs...
Alaska Hockey Hosts All-Women’s Camp on August 21-23
FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks hockey program is set to host its all-women's hockey camp on August 21-23 at the Patty Ice Arena. The camp is open to all female participants over the age of 18. For the three-day camp, attendees will hit the ice with current and former Nanooks hockey coaches and players. Registration for the camp is due by Tuesday, August 20, by 9:59 p.m. AKST. The registration link can be found here.
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