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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...
‘We take violent crime very seriously’: Anchorage FBI looking for suspect in bank robbery attempt
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Bundled up for cold temperatures and wearing a white mask almost to her eyes, an unidentified woman gave a note demanding money from a bank employee at the First National Bank Alaska branch on West Northern Lights Boulevard. Now, the FBI wants to find her. “We...
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...
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.
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