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UAF, UAA cross country teams poised to make big strides; Top Alaskans fueled by previous success
The two northernmost NCAA teams are eager to faceoff on home soil, launching their respective seasons with a pair of cross country races. The in-state rivals will toe the line next weekend before facing their GNAC and West Regional competitors in the Lower 48. Led by Fairbanks’ Kendall Kramer and...
Kenai City Council Approves Funding, Construction Contract To Rehabilitate Airport Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Building
A building rehabilitation project at the Kenai Municipal Airport received a big boost this week when the Kenai City Council accepted grant funding eligibility from the Federal Aviation Administration for more than half of the project’s cost. At the same meeting, the council also awarded the construction contract. The...
5 candidates file to run for seats on Bethel City Council
Five candidates have registered to run for Bethel City Council, competing for four open seats. Former mayor and current city council member Rose “Sugar” Henderson has filed to run for re-election. She’s the only current council member running for re-election. Three other council members have seats that aren’t up for election until next year.
Nanooks Volleyball to Hold Blue/Gold Scrimmage on Saturday Afternoon
FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks volleyball team is set to hold its annual Blue/Gold scrimmage on Saturday, August 24, with first serve set for 2 p.m. in the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium. The Nanooks enter the season ranked sixth in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) after its preseason poll was...
Seawolves phone app now available
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA -- Stay connected to your favorite teams with the official Alaska Anchorage Mobile App, powered by SIDEARM Sports. Featuring real-time news alerts, schedules, exclusive multimedia content, gameday details and more, the new Alaska Anchorage app is free and compatible with both iOS and Android devices. Through the app,...
Friday afternoon in Anchorage: Shootout with police sends murder suspect to hospital
Anchorage police shot a man on Friday afternoon after being shot at. The entire incident was captured on patrol car camera and Anchorage police body cams, the tapes of which will be released after the investigation into the shooting. Unlike the last police-involve shooting this month, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance did...
The shooting death of a 16-year-old girl by police is among a spate that’s upset Anchorage residents
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Easter Leafa was sitting under a blanket on her balcony with a knife when Anchorage police arrived, responding to a call for help from her family. Instead of showing her hands as told, they said, the 16-year-old girl stood and approached them with the blade.
Anchorage Upgrades Scenic Park: New Dual-Purpose Court for Pickleball, Tennis
If you're a pickleball enthusiast listen up. The popular game is now making waves in Anchorage. Several groups came together to transform one of the underutilized tennis courts at Scenic Park into a dual-purpose tennis/pickleball court. The Anchorage Park Foundation provided financial support through a Community Challenge Grant. A ribbon...
Women’s Pistol League begins September 8, for experienced and beginner shooters alike
Steve Ramp coordinates the Women’s Pistol League. The 10th annual league begins 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, with signups, orientation, and practice shooting, followed by the first competitive session 6 p.m. Sunday, September 8, and every Sunday evening thereafter through the fall for the next 10 weeks. Beginners are welcome, and one-on-one coaching is available. Participants, with some exceptions, must be 16 and older. (Younger shooters may participate with direct parental supervision, on approval from the league coordinator.)
A heartfelt thank you to Grace Schultz
As the owner and publisher of The Cordova Times, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Grace Schultz, our incredible advertising manager and operations guru since 2022. Two summers ago, when I took on the responsibility of this now 110-year-old publication, I was navigating the demands of raising a two-year-old and a seven-month-old, all while managing several other scaling businesses. Grace came on board at the perfect time with a great attitude and played a pivotal role.
Bristol Palin Shared That Her Oldest Son Moved Back to Alaska to Live With His Dad
In June 2011, Bristol Palin released a memoir titled Not Afraid of Life: My Journey So Far. The daughter of former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin was 20 at the time, and was raising her son Tripp Johnston entirely on her own. She and her son's father, Levi Johnston, ended their engagement in February 2009, two months after Tripp was born. Bristol reflected upon her experiences as a young mother, and wrote about how difficult it was having her time as a teenager end so abruptly. While promoting the book, she spoke with Dr. Drew about those feelings: "I...
RurAL CAP connects small businesses — including fishing boats — with federal energy dollars
Federal dollars are available to help Alaska businesses in rural areas make improvements in energy efficiency. The Rural Energy for America Program – or REAP – is a program of the US Department of Agriculture. A statewide nonprofit organization called RurAL CAP is providing technical assistance for anyone interested in diving into the application process.
HOMETOWN HERO: Captain Benjamen Demboski and Senior Captain Dein Bruce, Anchorage Fire Department
Congratulations to Captain Benjamen Demboski and Senior Captain Dein Bruce with the Anchorage Fire Department on celebrating 25 years with the department. Have a Hometown Hero in your life who deserves to be recognized? Email their name with a photo to news@youralaskalink.com. And to all our heroes: thanks for all...
Mark your calendars for upcoming UA Holidays
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