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American Seafoods relaunches $150K grant program for Western Alaska
American Seafoods Group relaunched its grant program last week, now known as the American Seafoods Community Partnership Program. American Seafoods is the largest at-sea processor of wild Alaska pollock and hake in the U.S. and is based in Seattle, Washington. The program provides donations to organizations and groups in Western Alaska to fund community projects that address food security and other needs and will provide almost double the amount in grant funding under the new name.
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.
Widespread power outage hits Anchorage, Mat-Su electric companies
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A widespread power outage affecting tens of thousands of customers in Anchorage and the Mat-Su areas had electric repair crews scrambling Monday afternoon. According to power outage maps for both Chugach Electric and Matanuska Electric Association, residents across many areas of Anchorage and the Valley saw...
Fort Wainwright helicopter team responds to three medevac calls in 30-day period
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A Fort Wainwright helicopter unit stands ready at all times to provide a medical evacuation when called upon, and in a recent 30-day period, the group performed three medevac operations around Alaska. These missions, which happened between July 5 and August 2, took place in a...
Kodiak celebrates state ferry Tustumena’s 60 years of service
Kodiak residents gathered Wednesday to honor the state ferry Tustumena, which began service 60 years ago in 1964 and has become an icon for the Alaska Marine Highway System. Affectionately known as the “Trusty Tusty,” the boat has been the sole ferry to serve Kodiak Archipelago communities the last few years.
Yup’ik designer reaches back through history to carry forward stories and traditions
Monica Shah and Golga Oscar examine a squirrel skin hood. With help from an Access to Alaska Natives Collection grant from the non-profit Museums Alaska, Oscar made a special trip in 2023 to explore designs and regalia housed in the Anchorage Museum’s collection. The back rooms of the Anchorage...
FBI In Anchorage Searching For Another Attempted Bank Robber
The FBI Anchorage Field Office is seeking information from the public regarding an attempted bank robbery at the First National Bank Alaska branch at 1210 W Northern Lights Blvd in Anchorage on Thursday, Aug. 8. At approximately 5:38 p.m., an unknown female suspect entered the bank, produced a note to...
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...
Caswell Lakes Access Priority for Residents
Following multiple recent wildfires in the Caswell Lakes area, residents have recognized the importance of more than one access road. But they have gotten little traction in moving a project forward. The Montana Creek Fire this summer was the smallest by far at a little more than 150 acres, but...
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.
Her job gone, a former teacher returns to a (likely) seat on Sitka School Board
A former Sitka teacher who lost her job following steep budget cuts last spring is now trying for a seat on the Sitka School Board. Amanda Williams taught eighth grade Science, and was one of 14 teachers subject to an unprecedented workforce reduction in the district, after Gov. Dunleavy vetoed the legislature’s education funding package.
Building at center of Eielson Street fire ‘a total loss,” fire chief says
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A structure fire at an abandoned house on Eielson Street in Fairbanks led occupants of a neighboring home to evacuate Saturday morning. “There weren’t any injuries or casualties, but the one building was a total loss, and the secondary building did sustain some fire damage from that initial fire,” Fairbanks Fire Department Fire Chief Andrew Coccaro said.
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.
Iconic KYUK tower comes down after 5 decades of service
A prominent feature of the Bethel skyline has been retired after roughly 50 years of service. KYUK’s iconic orange and white communications tower was originally intended to beam television programming, including local TV news, educational productions, and popular programs like Sesame Street, locally since at least as early as 1975. In more recent years, it carried FM radio programming as well.
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