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Missing Homer dog found and receiving medical care with community support
Jaime Sylva lives in Homer and spends her days raising huskies for herself and a kennel, including 16 month old Moonie. When the mini husky slipped through a fence opening on July 9, Sylva began a frantic search across town to find him. “He has no concept of where he...
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...
Anchorage shelter contract extended as leaked text investigation stews
The Anchorage nonprofit under scrutiny for its managers’ unprofessional text messages was awarded a $1,033,600 contract extension on Friday. With some reluctance, the Anchorage Assembly approved the award to Henning Inc. in a 9-1 vote. The extension will keep the city’s 200-bed homeless shelter on 56th Avenue running through mid-October.
Saturday: Golden Days Parade in Fairbanks
The annual Golden Days Parade and street fair takes place Saturday in Fairbanks. And there’s also the rubber duck race in the Chena River. Since 1952, Fairbanks has celebrated its founding with Golden Days, including the biggest parade in Alaska, which starts at 10 a.m. at the Carlson Center and winds through downtown.
Alaska Club Seeks Donations for ASD's HUGGS Program Ahead of School Year
The Anchorage School District needs your help to get students ready for the start of school. The Alaska Club is accepting donations for ASD's HUGGS program. That's short for Helping Us Give School Supplies. In the lobby of the Alaska Club East and South, donation bins are all set up...
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