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One lane of Seward Highway reopened after fatal crash at mile 114
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Police have reported one person is dead following a two-vehicle crash near Mile 114 on the Seward Highway Saturday. A social media post from the Anchorage Police Department posted around noon stated a serious injury vehicle crash occurred just south of the weigh scales on the Seward. An update posted at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday said that a Kia traveling northbound crossed the center line and struck a Ford F150 pickup truck traveling southbound in the opposite the lane. The driver of the Kia was declared deceased at the scene, and both occupants of the pickup truck were transported to an Anchorage hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Two black bears euthanized in downtown Juneau
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game euthanized two black bears in downtown Juneau on Wednesday evening after they displayed aggressive behavior around garbage cans. Wildlife management biologist Carl Koch said he initially responded to reports of a yearling that was entering shops, including a jewelry store on South Franklin Street.
Texas man dies on river rafting trip near Bethel
BETHEL, Alaska (KTUU) - The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has reported that a Texas man was killed in a boating accident on a remote river near Bethel on Friday. A DPS dispatch says that Alaska State Troopers were notified of a boating fatality on June 19 at 6:21 p.m. The fatality occurred around 53 miles Southeast of Bethel during a remote river rafting trip. Troopers did not indicate which river the incident occurred on.
July 4th Means Freedom for Humpback Whale Near Valdez, Alaska
NOAA and the U.S. Coast Guard worked together this 4th of July to free an entangled humpback whale in the Port of Valdez, Prince William Sound. The NOAA Fisheries Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding Hotline received numerous reports late afternoon on July 3. A young humpback whale was entangled in the middle of the Port of Valdez, near Allison Point and the new harbor. The animal was believed to have multiple wraps of line around the base of its tail and was trailing a bright yellow buoy. A U.S. Coast Guard Station Valdez boat crew launched to get eyes on the situation to pass along observations to NOAA experts to determine the severity of the entanglement. The information and photos they collected from a safe distance, along with members of the public, were vital in enabling the NOAA entanglement experts and partners to create a rescue plan.
Grow North Farm Raises Urban Produce for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Mountain View’s Grow North Farm provides space for immigrants to learn what grows well in Alaska’s climate, as well as to try growing foods from their homeland here. Grow North Farm, a project of Anchorage Community Land Trust and Catholic Social Services, launched its sixth season last week with a Thursday Grow North Marketplace. Its farm stand will operate through the summer from 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays.
The Fairbanks animal shelter is overwhelmed with surrendered dogs
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Shelter is at capacity for dogs, with limited options for those that can’t be adopted out quickly. Earlier this week, a chorus of barks and cries coming from dogs looking for new homes filled the shelter’s kennel rooms. The facility is seeing at least twice as many dogs being dropped off as adopted out, said shelter operations supervisor Kimberly Imbert.
Déjà Vu: Another Steller Sea Lion Rescued in Kodiak
For the second year in a row, three experts successfully freed an entangled Steller sea lion in Kodiak. NOAA Fisheries’ Kim Raum-Suryan and Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Lauri Jemison, along with veterinarian Dr. Kate. Savage, had been here before. In 2023, they successfully disentangled an endangered...
Rick Whitbeck: If extremist Anchorage leadership has its way, the Eklutna Dam will be removed
I’’ve written before about the Anchorage Assembly’s fascination with threatening the infrastructure that allows for 90% of the Municipality’s water supply and approximately six percent of Southcentral Alaska’s overall power generation. The Eklutna hydroelectric project is currently in the final phases of a reauthorization of...
Petersburg’s tribe works with Forest Service to repair Harvey Lake cabin
Petersburg’s tribe will repair a U.S. Forest Service cabin south of town, in collaboration with the federal agency. Harvey Lake cabin was built 60 years ago on Woewodski Island. It hasn’t been open to the public for the better part of a decade, because it needs a new foundation and deck. Carin Christensen is with the U.S. Forest Service. She said the repairs wouldn’t be possible without help from the Petersburg Indian Association – or PIA.
Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery wins certification
Juneau, AK – The Certified Seafood Collaborative (CSC) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery (white, brown, and pink shrimp) for all five Gulf states and federal waters has achieved Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) Certification. This is the first shrimp fishery certified to the RFM Standard.
Influx of boats leads Norton Sound crabbing to close early
After only 28 days, the Norton Sound summer commercial Red King Crab season has come to a close. According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, this year’s season was just over half as long as the average run of 54 days from 1994 to 2023. Have you...
U.S. Coast Guard to Patrol Homer Waters This Summer
The U.S. Coast Guard will patrol the waters around Homer this summer with small-boat teams from Maritime Safety and Security Team Seattle. The teams will use two 29-foot boats to monitor harbors, fishing areas, and busy waterways. The Coast Guard will be visible on the water and may board vessels...
Men’s Hoops Announces Signing of Jeremiah Hersrud
FAIRBANKS - Head coach Frank Ostanik and the Alaska Nanooks men's basketball program have announced the signing of Jeremiah (Shish) Hersrud. Hersrud, a guard out of Wasilla, Alaska, signs with the Nanooks after spending the past two years at Bellevue College in Bellevue, Wash. The Bellevue Bulldogs are a member...
Rain And Wind Can’t Stop Kenai’s Annual Rugby Tourny, Dipnet Fest
For the last few years, sideways rain has been the backdrop for the Kenai River Dipnet Fest Rugby Tournament. 2024’s tournament was no different. That rain didn’t stop teams, neither local nor out-of-state, from descending upon the city of Kenai yet again. In total, 5 men’s teams and 4 women’s teams, including a USA Rugby Division 1 team from Wisconsin, vied for the title of Dipnet Fest Champions.
Palmer Food Bank Seeks Extra Garden Produce for Local Families in Need
The Palmer Food Bank is seeking donations of extra fruits and vegetables from local gardens to help feed those in need. You can drop off produce at the food bank on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Palmer Food Bank Seeks Extra Garden Produce for...
$1,312 Payout: Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend Payments Set to Roll Out on July 18
Alaska’s next $1,312 Permanent Fund Dividend payment is set for July 18, with eligibility determined by applications filed by March 31, while residents are warned about scams and encouraged to verify details through the official Permanent Fund Dividend website or offices. Alaska’s $1,312 Permanent Fund Dividend Payment Scheduled for July 18 – Eligibility and Scam […]
Ferry to Seldovia temporarily suspending service
The Seldovia Bay Ferry is temporarily suspending its sailings until further notice. The ferry service is issuing refunds for all canceled sailings, which may take longer than usual to process. There is no set day when normal operations will resume, but the announcement states they expect repairs to take several...
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