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City seeks developers for Telephone Hill redevelopment plan with affordability in mind
Tommy Jimmie Jr. and Joe Johnson sat in the bright afternoon sun on the steps leading up to the Telephone Hill neighborhood in downtown Juneau on Thursday. The pair came to relax near the tall green trees and thimbleberry bushes. Jimmie said he’s there almost every day. “This has...
ASD attempts to ease burden of back-to-school supply cost
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The National Retail Federation is expecting to see lower back-to-school costs for households this upcoming school year for the first time since 2018. From 2018 to 2023, the price of back-to school shopping — which includes items like school supplies, clothing, and electronics — increased by...
University of Alaska Fairbanks Extends Partnership with BSN Sports and Nike
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has extended its sponsorship agreement with Nike and BSN Sports. BSN Sports will remain the Nanooks’ official apparel and equipment provider, outfitting student-athletes, coaches and staff in Nike gear for multiple athletic seasons. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with BSN Sports and Nike.”...
Marine Debris Project for Goodnews Bay
The Native Village of Goodnews Bay was one of many whose application was chosen for a Marine Debris project funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program. A congratulatory email from Brooke Carney, Deputy Director of Alaska Sea Grant, was sent to the Native Village of...
Anchorage cyclists cheer on Lael Wilcox as she bikes across the world
A group of cyclists of all ages eagerly gathered outside Speedway Cycles bike shop in Anchorage on Wednesday. They were excited to meet Lael Wilcox, an ultra-endurance cyclist from the city who has been biking around the world for the past two and a half months. “What she’s doing, I...
Anchorage sees most rain in a 2-day period since 2012
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A trough continues to drive eastward across the state, as showers and cooler weather remain for many areas. The recent stretch of wet weather for Southcentral will catch a break before more rain builds in for the weekend. The heaviest rain will remain near the Aleutians, with gusty winds in the forecast.
Pilot Station city officials charged with felony election interference
Two city officials in the lower Yukon River community of Pilot Station have been charged with felony election interference. According to an indictment filed July 30, Pilot Station acting mayor Arthur Heckman Sr. and city clerk Ruthie Borromeo each face eight felony counts for alleged violations of state election laws in October 2022 and October 2023.
Ravn Alaska suspends all service to the Aleutian Islands
Ravn Alaska has announced it will suspend scheduled air service from Anchorage to Unalaska/Dutch Harbor, Cold Bay, and Sand Point effective on August 16, 2024. The airline will continue to fly from Anchorage to Homer, Valdez, St. Paul Island and Unalakleet. Shrinking Route Map:
Rare Double Reading Of Ordinance Expedites Kenai Purchase Of New Snow Removal Equipment
The Kenai Municipal Airport is getting some new snow removal equipment after the purchase was approved during Wednesday night’s city council meeting. The move follows a grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration to Kenai’s Airport Improvement Program. In a rare move, the council approved a double reading...
Lieutenant General (Ret.) David A. Krumm, Former Commander, Alaska NORAD Region, Alaskan Command, and 11th Air Force Joins Reach’s Government Advisory Board
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 8, 2024-- Reach Power (Reach), the leader in wireless Power-at-a-Distance, announced today that Lieutenant General (Ret.) David A. Krumm, former Commander of the Alaska NORAD Region, Alaskan Command, and Eleventh Air Force (11 AF), Pacific Air Forces, has joined its Government Advisory Board. Krumm will work with existing members Major General (Ret.) Clay Hutmacher and former USSOCOM Acquisition Executive Jim Smith to help Reach leverage its technology for growing public sector needs. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240808672731/en/ Lt. Gen. (Ret.) David A. Krumm (Photo: Business Wire)
Weekend Weather: Wet, windy & fall-like
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Southcentral Alaska enjoyed a break from heavy rain on Friday, but the weekend promises a return of wet and windy weather, not just to Anchorage and the Mat-Su, but many areas of the state as well. The next large area of low pressure will move through...
In Eagle River, a five-way race could be a factor in control of the state Senate
Ten months ago, Josiah Goecker was at work as the community director for an Anchorage apartment complex when he was shot and killed. That tragedy inspired his brother, Jared, to run for the Alaska Legislature, and Jared Goecker is now among four challengers to incumbent Sen. Kelly Merrick, R-Eagle River, in a race that could […]
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