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New federal program aims to speed restoration of damaged Alaska streams and rivers
Around Alaska, particularly in the Interior region, there are streams, creeks and rivers that were damaged by mining conducted as far back as the mid-19th century. The Bureau of Land Management, a federal agency of the Department of the Interior, now has a new program intended to speed up work to fix those historic damages. […] The post New federal program aims to speed restoration of damaged Alaska streams and rivers appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
ATV collides with SUV in Sterling, seriously injuring two
An SUV collided with an all-terrain vehicle in Sterling on Monday, according to Alaska State Troopers. The collision, which injured three people, occurred at the intersection of Robinson Loop Road and Valley View Road, across the Sterling Highway from Scout Lake. Troopers say two teenagers operating the all-terrain vehicle failed...
Nautical glass artwork on view at Kenai Chamber
Among the walls and display tables inside the chamber’s conference room, more than 20 pieces of Alaska-centric glass art are on view. Drawing comparisons to glass mosaics, gallery-goers may recognize some familiar characteristics of Alaska beaches — like shells, driftwood and sea stars — infused in glass pourings. Several colorful, floral glass pieces are also on display.
Olympic roster change puts Homer cyclist Kristen Faulkner in her best event
Kristen Faulkner’s secondary option made her an Olympian, and now her primary goal will make the cyclist from Homer a very busy Olympian. Faulkner on Tuesday was selected to compete in the women’s road race in Paris, giving her a shot at an Olympic medal in the event that has catapulted her to international success.
Former Alaska City Treasurer Gets 30 Months for Embezzlement
A former Alaska city treasurer was sentenced to 30 months in prison for embezzling more than $1 million from the City of Houston, Alaska, and from a Wasilla-based equipment company, and then evading taxes on the embezzled profits, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Jess Adams was entrusted with bookkeeping responsibilities...
Officials select GCI as City of Unalaska’s internet provider
The City of Unalaska selected GCI as its internet provider for the next five years. City administration said they recommended the telecommunications company because they offered increased bandwidth and backup service options. A $227,040 per year contract with GCI would cost the city less than with competitors’ rates. Acting...
2023 Fairbanks fentanyl arrest culminates in guilty plea
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - 36-year-old Galen Smith pleaded guilty to fourth-degree drugs misconduct Wednesday in connection with possessing and selling fentanyl-laced pills. As part of the plea deal reached Wednesday, the state dropped six other felony counts of drug and weapons misconduct, some of which had presumptive sentencing ranges of up to 20 years.
Blown underground transformer sends parts of Petersburg into a blackout
An electrical component exploded in Petersburg’s downtown area at around 10:30 a.m. on July 10, sending parts of the community into a two-hour blackout. Virtually all affected homes and businesses had their lights back on by 12:30 p.m. However, restoring power took a bit longer at the place where...
Rebuilt Cordova Small Boat Harbor makes a splash
The newly rebuilt Cordova Small Boat Harbor is back welcoming boats, as the nearly $40 million project wraps up. The renovation included a comprehensive replacement of the existing harbor, which is now one of Alaska’s largest single-basin harbors, and a capacity expansion to accommodate 727 vessels. The rebuilt small...
Museum Staff Tackle a History of Fort Seward
The Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center, soon to be the Haines Sheldon Museum. (Jillian Rogers) The Sheldon Museum is well known to Haines residents for its exhibits, and to visitors for its gift shop. But it is also a research museum, with a mission of filling the holes in our historical understanding. This is the task on which museum director Brandon Wilks has embarked.
Mental Health Resource Fair – Sept. 21
Alaska Public Media is hosting its third annual Mental Health Resource Fair at the Spenard Community Recreation Center (2020 W 48th Ave. in Anchorage) on Saturday, September 21, from 12 to 4 p.m. The fair is free and family-friendly, with complimentary food and kids activities. This year local organizations will offer information and resources related to wellness and mental health.
Heavy rain for Southwest Alaska with moderate drought forming in Southeast
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage managed to warm to 70 degrees Wednesday, marking our sixth such time this year. This came as a stretch of sunshine stayed with us into the afternoon hours, leading to the warmer weather. With clouds and rain back in the forecast for the time being, temperatures will remain in the 60s.
Chinese warships spotted near Alaska, U.S. Coast Guard says
Multiple Chinese military ships were spotted by the U.S. Coast Guard in the waters off Alaska, officials said in a news release on Wednesday. Three vessels were detected about 124 miles north of the Amchitka Pass in the Aleutian Islands, and a fourth ship was spotted about 84 miles north of the state's Amukta Pass. The ships were seen on Saturday and Sunday. All four ships were in international waters, the Coast Guard said, but were inside the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone, which extends 200 nautical miles from the U.S. shoreline. In these areas, the United States has exclusive rights for exploring and...
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