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State moves closer to improving safety at one of Juneau’s most dangerous intersections
State transportation officials are seeking a company to design a traffic light to fix one of Juneau’s most dangerous intersections. The intersection by the Fred Meyer grocery store — where Yandukin Drive crosses Egan Drive — has long been one of Juneau’s most accident-prone areas. Dozens of crashes, some deadly, have occurred there over the years.
Soldotna beer fest gives back
Nearly 100 beer connoisseurs braved the rain and cold Saturday in the parking lot of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex to celebrate the diversity of Alaska-brewed beer. While some patrons stood under tents and chatted with bartenders, others danced to live music in raincoats and 6-ounce beer glasses in hand.
Regional title drought ends for Alaska after MVP Liam Lierman helps Eagle River bag historic hardware
The Eagle River Wolves used an aluminum bat to break through a glass ceiling Sunday. Despite having two teams get close in recent years, the state of Alaska had never won an American Legion baseball regional tournament before Eagle River made history under a beautiful bluebird sky in Roseburg, Oregon.
Alaska Dive Rescue team plans to search Homer waters Wednesday for missing Texas family of 4
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Over the weekend, bad weather forced the nonprofit Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team to pause their search for a missing Texas family of four. The Maynard family is still missing after the boat they were on capsized and sank off the coast of Homer...
Alaska DHS&EM: Disaster Assistance Center to open for 2024 August Juneau basin flood survivors
Alaska DHS&EM: Disaster Assistance Center to open for 2024 August Juneau basin flood survivors. The following press release is from the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management:. Disaster Assistance Center To Open for 2024 August Juneau Basin Flood Survivors. On August 6, 2024, the Mendenhall Valley experienced major...
BPD says K-9 unit located fentanyl, methamphetamine in vehicle following traffic stop
The Bethel Police Department (BPD) said that it seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cash following an Aug. 6 traffic stop. According to a charging document filed in Bethel Superior Court, 32-year-old Jonnelle Laraux was initially pulled over for having improperly displayed and expired tags. During the traffic stop, she allegedly told police her name was Kristy Nick and was arrested after the traffic stop for driving with an expired license under the name Kristy Nick. But police say that Laraux had given officers a false name, which was discovered when she was taken to the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center.
Weekend benefit for Steven Kissack raises $5.2K for local housing nonprofit
A Juneau stage was packed with artists on Saturday night. They were there to pay tribute to Steven Kissack, a local man who was shot and killed by law enforcement during a standoff last month. Many on stage and in the crowd knew Kissack — he’d lived on the streets...
Health center offering free vaccines ahead of school year
The Cordova Public Health Center announced it would be offering a free back-to-school vaccine clinic next week for kids gearing up for the fall semester. The clinic — which will vaccinate school-aged kids for free from Aug. 12-14 — will offer a variety of vaccinations free of charge, including but not limited to varicella, MMR, DTaP, and polio. School starts Aug. 21.
MMIP advocates run for healing and justice
Nearly 400 people turned out for a 5K run and walk to raise awareness about Alaska’s missing and murdered Indigenous people in Anchorage on Saturday. The runners and walkers gathered at Goose Lake for the annual “Run for Healing, Run for Justice” event. Organizers say there were two main goals -- to honor the victims and a call to action to end the MMIP crisis.
Flood-damaged vehicle disposal begins soon
Many residents have cars or trucks that have been damaged or totaled by the flood and are now wondering what steps to take. There are a few options, depending on if you plan on filing an insurance claim for your vehicle or not. If filing an insurance claim:. For those...
Midday Report - August 12, 2024
On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Two city officials in the lower Yukon River community of Pilot Station have been charged with felony election interference. Ten disabled Alaskans are suing the state in a class-action lawsuit, alleging financial abuse and neglect. And KBBI’s Jamie Diep spoke with Kristen Faulkner about how growing up in Homer shaped her fast paced journey to the podium.
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