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New health clinic opens in Akiachak
Clinic staff, tribal leaders, and visiting representatives from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) and other funding partners lined up along the deck at the Akiachak Native Community Clinic to cut the ribbon on the new facility on June 3, 2024. Akiachak stretches along a bend of the Kuskokwim River about...
AOTW: Alaska wrestler Levi Hopkins takes gold at U23 Pan-American Games
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Palmer wrestler Levi Hopkins bet on himself, which his how he went from Alaska State Champion to U23 Pan-American Gold medalist. “It was always a dream of mine as a kid to wrestle internationally and to represent the United State through that way,” Hopkins said.
Garden Talk: Community and youth gardening opportunities abound in Juneau
Joel Bos is a local master gardener who divides his time between his business, working as a naturalist with Discovery Southeast, and serving on the board of directors for Juneau Community Garden. For this week’s Garden Talk, Bos spoke with KTOO’s Chloe Pleznac about outdoor programs for kids — and...
The Used & Taking Back Sunday announce co-headlining tour
The Used and Taking Back Sunday are taking you back to the glory days of early 2000s emo on a co-headlining tour. The joint outing kicks of Oct. 9 in Oklahoma City and wraps up Oct. 24 in Anchorage, Alaska. The two bands will trade off who is closing depending on the night.
Former Wisconsin men's hockey defenseman transfers to Alaska
Former Wisconsin men’s hockey defenseman Luke LaMaster will transfer to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, according to BadgerExtra’s Todd Milewski. LaMaster will join Alaska for his fifth season of collegiate eligibility. He and the Nanooks will play against the Badgers during the Holiday Face-Off in late December. The...
Anchorage assembly adopts five-year strategic homeless plan
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Assembly adopted the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness’ five-year plan, Anchored Home, which supporter say will use a combination of data and funding sources to address helping the municipality’s estimated 3,000 homeless population through 2028. The plan, in part, seeks to establish...
The street named by a young Harry Potter fan, finally gets its sign
It's official. Grimmauld Place is now an actual street in the city of Anchorage. Your Alaska Link stopped by to see the new street sign that was just put up. Grimmauld Place is the name of a street in the world of Harry Potter. Fans know it's where Harry's godfather...
Petersburg Borough Assembly to temporarily fill vacant seat on Public Safety Advisory Board
Petersburg’s Borough Assembly has a long agenda ahead of their meeting tonight — but exactly who will lead the proceedings is currently up in the air. Vice Mayor Donna Marsh chaired the last two assembly meetings. But she’s traveling right now, and she’ll only be able to attend the meeting by Zoom – if at all. If Mayor Mark Jensen is also unable to attend in person, the remaining members might need to pick someone among them to chair the meeting. The assembly was barely able to reach a quorum at its last meeting, on July 1.
Rates of tooth decay in young children might be decreasing across Alaska, but does the Interior follow the trend?
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - New state data show there’s something to smile about for dental health trends in Alaska, but some Fairbanks North Star Borough rates are nibbling at the optimism. An Alaska Department of Health (ADH) epidemiology bulletin released Monday suggests that more young children across the state...
AROUND ALASKA: Eagle Attacks, Artistic Opportunity, and Baby Muskox!
Several bald eagle attacks have recently been reported in Kodiak. KMXT shared a photo of a flyer that's been put up at St. Herman Harbor. Officials with the Kodiak Port and Harbors Department say there have been a number of eagle attacks over the last week. At least three victims required stitches. Anyone who encounters an aggressive eagle is asked to file a report with the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.
Dena'ina Wellness Center celebrates a decade of care
On Friday, the Dena'ina Wellness Center celebrated it's tenth anniversary of providing holistic healthcare to the Kenai Peninsula. Operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, the 52,000 square foot facility offers dental, vision, primary care, behavior health and traditional healing services. The tribe's primary healthcare facility started as a small clinic...
‘We need help’: Owner of downtown bar calls for improved public safety after nearby fatal shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A deadly shooting outside of the Gaslight Lounge on Sunday morning left one man dead, another with life-threatening injuries and bullet holes in Anchorage Police Department headquarters. In his 41st year as the owner of the Gaslight Lounge in Anchorage, John Pattee said he wants the...
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