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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.
Biden administration mulls more Alaska drilling protections
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration is seeking input on whether to add more areas for protection from oil and gas drilling in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, the Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management announced on Friday.
Juneau Man Shot By Police Dies From Injuries
A Juneau man has died after he was shot multiple times by police on Front Street in downtown Juneau on Monday afternoon. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation identified the man as 35-year-old Juneau resident Steven Kissack. He was declared dead at Bartlett Regional Hospital. According to a statement from the...
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...
$1,718: Alaska Residents to Receive Record-Breaking Permanent Fund Dividend – Application Deadline Approaching!
Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska has increased the state’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) to approximately $1,718 per eligible resident, up from the previously approved $1,655, due to higher-than-expected revenue post-fiscal year-end. Alaska Raises Permanent Fund Dividend to $1,718: How to Apply and Key Deadlines According to Marca, Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska recently announced an […]
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.
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.
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...
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.
‘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...
A Former Fisherman is Turning Trash into Plastic Lumber
A recycling company founded by a former Alaska fisherman has begun accepting plastic waste that wasn’t previously accepted for recycling in Anchorage. Patrick Simpson, owner of Alaska Plastic Recovery, turns the trash into plastic lumber that can be used like wood for building outdoor products. The Grizzly Wood, as...
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