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Denali and Fairbanks-area fires disrupt tourists and communities in Alaska
A wildfire has forced the closure of one of Alaska’s top tourist destinations and a set of fires have poured smoke into the state’s second-largest city. The Riley Fire burning around the main entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve, which broke out over the weekend and was measured at 388 acres as of Tuesday, prompted the National Park Service to shut down visitor access there and evacuate about 150 employees.
Fierce and friendly defines Mount Marathon women’s race
Christy Marvin, Meg Inokuma and Denali Strabel pulled off a 1-2-3 finish in 2023, but a repeat of that performance from the little town in the MatSu Valley seems unlikely given the strong competition and an injury to last year’s champion. Last year, Marvin overtook Meg Inokuma on Jefferson...
NuVision Credit Union, Anchorage Cops for Community Launch Annual Winter Gear Drive
This is probably the last thing we want to talk about in the middle of summer. But do you have any cold-weather gear to spare? NuVision Credit Union and Anchorage Cops for Community once again teaming up for their big clothesline project.
Alaska Tops Nation with Highest Violent Crime Rate: 885.0 Incidents per 100,000
Alaska’s Alarming Crime Rate Raises Safety Concerns In 2024, Alaska reports the highest violent crime rate in the nation at 885.0 incidents per 100,000 people, highlighting significant safety concerns for both residents and visitors, according to the report of Southwest Journal. Regional Variations in Violent Crime Rates Reflect Complex Socioeconomic Challenges New Mexico follows closely […]
Denali and Fairbanks-area fires disrupt tourists and communities in Alaska
A wildfire has forced the closure of one of Alaska’s top tourist destinations and a set of fires have poured smoke into the state’s second-largest city. The Riley Fire burning around the main entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve, which broke out over the weekend and was measured at 388 acres as of Tuesday, […] The post Denali and Fairbanks-area fires disrupt tourists and communities in Alaska appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
KAYO Staff Gets KO’ed In Alaska.
Alpha Media cuts in Alaska claim the staff of “Classic Country 100.9” KAYO Wasilla. Those affected include morning personality Kathy Mitchell, who also hosted middays at country sister “K-Bear 104.1” KBRJ Anchorage; midday host Norman Bouchard; and Brand Manager/afternoon host Roxi Lennox. Anchorage cluster Production Director Steve “DJ Lefty” Franklin, who served as APD/PM-drive host for KBRJ, also exits.
Two Rivers community braves the rain for 2024 Fourth of July celebrations
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Rainy conditions couldn’t stop the community of Two Rivers from coming out to the fields behind the community center to celebrate the Fourth of July. Booths, bubbles, burgers, snow cones, pies and more greeted community members who braved the weather to participate in the community...
Midnight Sun Run sees 3-peat and back to back winners
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Athletes, casual runners, and costume lovers embraced the midnight sun with Fairbanks’ Annual Midnight Sun Run 10-k Saturday night. Daniel Abramowicz tallied his third straight win for the men, with Rosie Fordham claiming her second straight victory for the women. We’ve now got the finishing...
Patriotic displays, music fill Anchorage streets on Fourth of July
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Dressed in red, white and blue, thousands of Alaskans on Thursday convened along Delaney Park Strip to celebrate the nation’s birthday, continuing an Anchorage tradition that dates back to the early 1900s. With a rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” and a reading of the Declaration...
Rain fails to dampen Independence Day celebrations at Pioneer Park
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A light rain marked the beginning of Independence Day festivities at Pioneer Park, but the damp atmosphere certainly didn’t dampen everyone’s spirits at Fairbanks’ hallmark July 4 event. In fact, amid the multiple active fires in the Interior, many were happy to see...
Unalaska fire department responds to fire at elementary school
Firefighters responded to a fire at Eagle’s View Elementary Wednesday night shortly before midnight. As of 12:35 a.m. the fire was still active in the elementary school’s ceiling, with five firefighters inside the building, according to Unalaska Fire Chief Ben Knowles. The fire’s cause is unknown at the...
Stebbins works to recover after devastating fire
A fire that started Wednesday night, June 26 around 6 p.m. has consumed the Stebbins school, some teacher housing units and other school-related structures, burning the entire complex to the ground. No injuries or deaths have been reported. According to a statement from Bering Strait School District Tammy Dodd the...
Rain spreads across Alaska on the 4th
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Rain spread through Alaska on the 4th of July, along with cooler temperatures. The influx of needed moisture will help slow the advance of fires currently burning and aid in suppression and containment efforts. Rainfall amounts measured over a third of an inch in Fairbanks, and...
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