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Knowing ‘fluid’ nature of axial spondyloarthritis critical to preventing serious outcomes
ORLANDO, Fla. — Understanding the nuances of spondyloarthropathy diagnostic criteria can help prevent “debilitating” consequences, according to a presenter at the 2024 Rheumatology Nurses Society annual conference. “Chronic back pain is huge — we all deal with it,” J. Nicholas Manwaring, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, a nurse practitioner...
Shaktoolik races against time and bureaucracy to rebuild protective berm
On Friday, July 12 Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, announced over $100 million in funds approved to help Alaska communities rebuild infrastructure and public buildings damaged during ex-Typhoon Merbok, which ravaged Western Alaska and the Norton Sound coast on September 17, 2022. Amongst the funds listed were $5.9 million...
An expansion underway at the Alaska Native Heritage Center includes a new healing garden and a subsistence kitchen
The Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage finished up the final touches of a major renovation on Tuesday. The center now has four new exhibits, and a remodeled main building adorned with sealskin lamps, a mural modeled after porcupine quills and a custom carpet by an Alaska Native artist. “We...
King Of The River Contest Goes Into Extra Innings
A rainout for the Peninsula Oilers last Saturday means the 2nd Annual King of the River Food Drive competition is getting some extra time this year. The contest, pitting the cities of Kenai and Soldotna against one another in a bid to see which can bring more food to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, will now conclude on July 26.
Assembly member Kevin Mosher files for reelection
The filing period opened earlier this week to run for local office in Sitka. On Tuesday, Assembly Member Kevin Mosher filed to run for reelection. KCAW spoke with Mosher about his last two terms and what his goals are, should he be re-elected for a third. Listen to their conversation here:
Wildcat’s Wild Race to Alaska
Join Adam Cove and Sailing World’s Dave Reed at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Speaker Series at Eastern YC in Marblehead (Massachusetts) on July 25 at 6:30 PM for a riveting Race to Alaska debrief and information session. Additional details here. Facing breaking waves, roaring headwinds and raging...
How a Former Fisherman is Revolutionizing Recycling in Anchorage
Patrick Simpson, a former Alaska fisherman, has founded Alaska Plastic Recovery (APR), a company dedicated to recycling plastic waste not previously accepted in Anchorage. APR’s mission is to create useful construction products from recycled plastics sourced from Plastic Ocean Waste, residential recycling programs, and industry clean-up efforts. The company’s...
Fairbanks health center offers immunization clinics
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Keeping up-to-date on the expanding routine of recommended childhood vaccines can seem tricky, but the Fairbanks Regional Public Health Center is doing its part to help. “We have seen decreased rates of vaccinations in the past couple of years since the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Nurse Jenna...
Assembly confirms Anchorage’s new police chief and municipal attorney
The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday confirmed new Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s picks to lead the Anchorage Police Department and the city’s Law Department. Assembly members lauded both Police Chief Sean Case and Municipal Attorney Eva Gardner. They praised Case for his commitment to try to meet the community expectations...
City of Fairbanks to consider fee bump for obtaining body cam, other footage
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Fairbanks Police Department is planning to ask city officials to hike the fees for obtaining body camera footage and other audio and video through public records requests. Officers with the department began wearing body cameras about 10 years ago, and FPD Police Chief Ron Dupee...
Sustainability Report: Composting food and other waste with Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Most households see food waste throughout the week, whether it’s an unfinished meal or expired food straight out of the fridge, much of which usually ends up in the trash. However, in Fairbanks, there is an option for those looking to keep that extra garbage...
Alaska officials say they’re working to speed up investigations of police shootings
State officials say they’re working to improve the speed of their investigations into police shootings — as public pressure mounts for the release of body camera footage of the incidents. So far this year, officers have shot nine people during responses, killing six of them. Five of those...
iHeartMedia Promotes Kim Williams To Alaska/Hawaii Area President.
IHeartMedia has announced that Kim Williams will succeed Andy Lohman as Area President of their Alaska and Hawaii properties upon Lohman’s retirement on October 1. Williams, who has been Market President for their Fairbanks AK cluster since 2009, will oversee operations in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Honolulu. She began her career as an account executive in Anchorage for Pacific Star Communications through their absorption into AMFM and Clear Channel.
Alaska slugger Coen Niclai selected by Miami Marlins in 15th round of MLB Draft
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Miami Marlins drafted two-time Alaska Baseball Gatorade Player of the Year Coen Niclai in the 15th round of the 2024 MLB Draft Tuesday. The 18-year old standout catcher from Service High School led the Cougars to a state championship in June in a regular season in which he batted .455 with a 1.379 OPS while gunning out five runners behind the plate as a senior.
Cooper Landing anglers express excitement over sockeye runs
As sockeye salmon counts begin to climb, fishing is in full swing on the Kenai Peninsula. A popular access point for anglers is Sportsman’s Landing, where the Kenai and Russian Rivers converge. Anglers, fishing guides and employees of the Russian River Ferry in Cooper Landing shared their experiences and...
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