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Hoka Hey Challenge brings motorcyclists across the country to Homer
Motorcyclists are heading down Main Street in Homer over the next few days, marking the end of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, a fundraiser and a nearly 10,000-mile endurance challenge stretching from Florida to Alaska. KBBI’s Simon Lopez spoke with the participants on August 15 as they reflected on the journey through a hurricane and intense heat to reach Alaska.
Alaska’s embattled economic development agency signs contracts with seven law firms
Alaska’s embattled economic development agency has signed new contracts with seven law firms — reflecting what its leader says is a desire to handle its legal issues more quickly, and independently from the executive branch. The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, or AIDEA, is pushing an array of controversial projects across the state, from […]
Peltola, 2 Republicans advance in Alaska House race
Alaska Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola (D) advanced from Tuesday’s primary to the November general election, as expected, for what will be a hotly contested House race this fall, Decision Desk HQ has projected. Republicans Nick Begich and Nancy Dahlstrom were also projected to advance. Peltola is seeking a second full term representing Alaska’s at-large district […]
Alaska Municipal League says workforce retention is a challenge across communities
Local governments across the state are dealing with a lack of housing, childcare shortages, and a sharp decline in workforce retention. Those were some of the top issues highlighted at the Alaska Municipal League's (AML) summer legislative conference in Kodiak from Aug. 13-15. Nils Andreassen is the executive director of...
Visitor center houses teaching resources for Fairbanks educators
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Housed at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, a prop closet and a lending library carry resources for teachers to use in their lessons. According to Lauren Crowe, Education Specialist with the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (FAPLIC), “It is literally busting at the...
Highway Snack Attack: When a Wolf Takes a Bite Out of Your Road Trip….
According to a press release by Alaska’s Department of Public Safety, just a few days ago, two motorists on the Dalton Highway in Alaska had a wild encounter when a wolf decided to nibble (okay, more than a nibble) on their legs while they were waiting in a construction zone! The wolf took off after another driver tried to scare it away with a shot (but missed).
Police searching for man suspected in deadly Fairview shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage police are searching for a man they believe is responsible for a deadly shooting Thursday morning in Anchorage’s busy Fairview neighborhood. APD said they believe the man fired at least one shot “outside at a camp” around East Fifth Avenue and Karluk Street around...
Sport fishing banned in Ship Creek through end of September
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Ship Creek has been closed to all sport fishing through Sept. 30, according to the Department of Fish & Game. The closure was announced Wednesday after poor silver salmon (coho) runs were seen in the stream near Downtown Anchorage as recently as Monday, and was done in "favor of protecting coho salmon and future fishing opportunities,” according to Fish and Game.
Psychedelic experts will discuss therapeutic potential at Anchorage conference
Alaskans have limited access to medicinal and recreational psychedelics, but an upcoming conference, called Arctic Visions, will address ethical, cultural and logistical approaches to psychedelic practices. Organizers say the aim is to shift public perception and reduce stigma surrounding the use of psychedelics for therapy and personal growth. Regina Randall...
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