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Alaska Beacon Voter Guide offers step toward more informed election
Alaskans voting in the Aug. 20 primary election again have a resource to learn where the candidates stand on a wide range of issues: the Alaska Beacon’s 2024 Voter Guide. These questions encompass candidates’ positions on everything from schools to taxes to what candidates see as the biggest local need. Across the U.S., many news […]
16-year-old girl dead following officer-involved shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A 16-year-old girl is dead following an officer-involved shooting Tuesday night in the University Area neighborhood, according to the Anchorage Police Department. According to APD, the shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday when police were called to an apartment complex. The caller said her sister was...
Family of Anchorage man shot and killed by police files lawsuit
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The family of an Anchorage man shot and killed by police earlier this year filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the four officers involved and expects to take the city to court as well. The 24-page lawsuit details the night that 34-year-old Kristopher Handy died. “...at no...
Ghost of Barbara Jones: Scam impersonating Anchorage official is making the rounds
Anchorage Municipal Clerk Jamie Heinz has issued a warning that there’s an email scam that is impersonating her office that is making the rounds. The email is targeting applicants for marijuana and alcohol licenses and is separately targeting people asking for appearances before the regular Assembly meetings. Some applicants...
Caswell Lakes Access Priority for Residents
Following multiple recent wildfires in the Caswell Lakes area, residents have recognized the importance of more than one access road. But they have gotten little traction in moving a project forward. The Montana Creek Fire this summer was the smallest by far at a little more than 150 acres, but...
Fort Wainwright helicopter team responds to three medevac calls in 30-day period
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A Fort Wainwright helicopter unit stands ready at all times to provide a medical evacuation when called upon, and in a recent 30-day period, the group performed three medevac operations around Alaska. These missions, which happened between July 5 and August 2, took place in a...
Where’s Otis the bear? Fans of Katmai cam bruin are concerned
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - There’s an old saying that no matter how busy or crazy your life can get, it’s still business as usual in the woods. The Katmai Brown Bear Cam at Brooks Falls is a wonderful reminder of that. The livestream camera catches a lot of...
University of Alaska explains name change of cabinet-level position that had ‘diversity’ removed from title
In 2023 the University of Alaska hired Kristel Komakhuk as senior director for Alaska Native success and partnerships. The position was previously named senior advisor for Alaska Native success, institutional diversity and student engagement. As reported by The Northern Light, the name change included changing “advisor” to “director” and swapping...
Her job gone, a former teacher returns to a (likely) seat on Sitka School Board
A former Sitka teacher who lost her job following steep budget cuts last spring is now trying for a seat on the Sitka School Board. Amanda Williams taught eighth grade Science, and was one of 14 teachers subject to an unprecedented workforce reduction in the district, after Gov. Dunleavy vetoed the legislature’s education funding package.
Coast Guard Foundation activates Emergency Disaster Relief Program
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced that its emergency disaster relief program is providing vital assistance to Coast Guard members and their families impacted by Hurricanes Beryl, Tropical Storm Debby, and glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has already proven to be one of the most challenging in recent memory.
Soldotna beer fest gives back
Nearly 100 beer connoisseurs braved the rain and cold Saturday in the parking lot of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex to celebrate the diversity of Alaska-brewed beer. While some patrons stood under tents and chatted with bartenders, others danced to live music in raincoats and 6-ounce beer glasses in hand.
Power Outage in Alaska Disrupts Thousands
A power outage in Alaska occurred on Monday afternoon, resulting in the loss of electricity for tens of thousands of individuals in Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley. At 5:30 p.m., maps of power disruptions indicated that up to 45,000 individuals in Anchorage and 24,000 in the Mat-Su region were without electricity. Fortunately, the majority of individuals were able to regain access to their electricity by 7 p.m. Only twelve residences were still anticipating the resumption of service.
Midday Report - August 13, 2024
On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Two dead whales were discovered in Southeast Alaska this July, and at least one probably died after being struck by a vessel. The sun remains at the peak of an eleven-year activity cycle and a recent spike in sunspots is lighting up aurora activity. And nearly 400 people turned out for a 5K run and walk to raise awareness about Alaska’s missing and murdered Indigenous people in Anchorage.
Inside the ‘titanic’ legal case that will help determine Alaska’s energy future: an analysis
Should Anchorage residents who consume more electricity, and use up more of the region’s dwindling supplies of natural gas, have to pay a higher price to reflect the steeper cost of the imported fuel that will replace it?. How much will developers of wind and solar projects have to...
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