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Public struggling to call in for public comments at Kodiak City Council meetings
The City of Kodiak is considering overhauling the phone system it uses to accept public calls during City Council meetings. That’s after multiple callers expressed frustration with the call-in system during a council special session earlier this month on Aug. 5. Every City Council meeting includes time for public...
Anchorage’s local government has a cash flow problem
Anchorage’s local government has a cash flow problem, limiting its ability to deal with unexpected expenses or to spend potential windfalls. When the city caught up on some of its overdue financial reporting requirements last month, it included a reckoning of the city’s spendable fund balance, that is, the money the city has on hand that isn’t otherwise committed.
Cache Energy Heat Storage Pilot Project Launches in Anchorage
The Cache Energy reactor being tested at Halliburton in Anchorage. At the top, a hopper feeds limestone-based pellets into the silo. Heat goes in during the charge phase; hot air comes out during discharge. A portfolio company of Launch Alaska installed its first long-duration energy storage pilot project in Anchorage....
Officer cleared in deadly shooting of Northeast Anchorage woman
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - One of the responding police officers to a Northeast Anchorage neighborhood disturbance in June did not break policy when using deadly force against the suspect, according to the Office of Special Prosecutions. In a press release, the Office of Special Prosecutions cleared Sgt. John Butler of...
Fairbanks Continues To Update Facilities
MILFORD CENTER – The Fairbanks Local School District learned Monday at its regular meeting that it opened its doors for the 2024-25 school year last week to 1,211 students and 149 staff members. Superintendent Adham Schirg reported that Phase I of the Master Faculty Plan is complete and the...
Coastal Yukon River faces flood advisory as lower Kuskokwim catalogs flood impacts
As high water recedes, communities on the coast and along the lower Kuskokwim River are taking stock of flood damage and erosion after two windy storms in quick succession filled rivers and streams and flooded low-lying areas. Some residents reported that the flooding was worse than Typhoon Merbok and rivals this year’s historic breakup floods on the Kuskokwim.
Northernmost Jewish Community Gets Chabad House for 80th Chof Av
A new Chabad House in Fairbanks, Alaska, the northernmost Jewish community in the world, will open this Shabbos by shluchim Rabbi Heshy and Chani Wolf in honor of the 80th anniversary of Chof Av. A new Chabad House is opening up in the northernmost community in the world, in the...
Lawsuit: NMFS failed to protect seafloor from trawl impacts
ANCHORAGE, AK — Oceana, represented by Earthjustice, filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing that the National Marine Fisheries (NMFS) failed to meet obligations under the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to protect corals, sponges and other seafloor habitats from bottom trawling.
Actor Dennis Quaid Coming to Dixon For ‘Reagan’ Film Premiere
I always thought I was what I considered a "movie guy." I'm usually on top of hearing about films being cast, produced, and released. So, you can imagine my shock and disappointment when I found myself standing outside a movie theater in Anchorage, Alaska, and saw a poster—for the first time, mind you—advertising a movie called Reagan starring Dennis Quaid.
What is Project Anchorage and could a sales tax improve the city? | Hometown, Alaska
A group of business leaders in Anchorage is proposing a sales tax that would fund new community projects and relieve some property tax burdens. But how does this proposal actually work? Why a sales tax, and why now? We took listener calls to discuss Project Anchorage with Anchorage Economic Development Corporation President and CEO, Jenna Wright, and journalist Larry Persily.
Five Engineers Promoted at RSA
Promotions at RSA Engineering augment the mechanical and electrical consulting team in Anchorage, serving clients throughout Alaska, the Lower 48, and Antarctica. Jeremy Maxie is promoted to Principal Electrical Engineer. Maxie, who has been with RSA for fourteen years, now provides principal-level oversight and leadership while managing his own projects. Known for his exceptional client dedication and mentoring skills, Maxie specializes in special system designs including security, door access, video/camera, and fire alarms. Maxie is a licensed professional engineer and lighting certified, and he holds a certification from Registered Communications Distribution Designers. He is a past president of the Illuminating Engineering Society Anchorage Chapter and a current board member of the A4LE Alaska Chapter.
Dimond fends off Bartlett in Week 1 showdown
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - After offsetting penalties were called on the opening kickoff of the 2024 high school football season, Dimond used its re-kick to make a statement. After booting the ball downfield, the Lynx’s second kickoff attempt saw the home team complete a successful onside kick, sending Bartlett’s offense back to the sidelines.
Kenai Fire Department Hosts “Push In” Ceremony For 2 New Ambulances
The Kenai Fire Department took delivery of two new ambulances over the weekend. The department celebrated the new apparatuses with a time-honored tradition by hosting a “push-in” ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 17. A crowd of community members and local dignitaries attended the ceremony to honor the acquisition and the work done to bring the new vehicles to Kenai.
Stars, Kardinals Open Football Season With Wins; Nikiski Falls To Seward
The Soldotna Stars kicked off their campaign to repeat as Division II state champions on Friday, Aug. 16, with a definitive win over the Palmer Moose. In a contest that nearly didn’t happen after Palmer attempted to preemptively forfeit the game before the season began, the Stars ran away early, scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter.
Stranded hiker flown down from Arrowhead Peak
Sitka Search & Rescue and the US Coast Guard safely recovered a man who had become stranded on top of a local peak on Saturday afternoon. Fire engineer Karl Muench says a 9-1-1 call came in just before 6 p.m. from a man who had summited Mt. Verstovia – known locally as Arrowhead Peak – and could not find the route down.
Valdez evaluating new air carriers, citing chronic issues with current service
The city of Valdez will soon start evaluating new air transportation options to town, after earlier this month announcing a federal request for proposal (RFP) for essential air service. The impetus for the RFP process comes from what Valdez city officials are calling a lack of reliable and frequent air...
A dozen candidates enter race for Kodiak municipal election prior to deadline
The final list of registered candidates running for local municipal office is set with a dozen Kodiak residents on the upcoming election ballot. That does not include those running for various service area boards. By 4 p.m. on Aug. 15, when the two week filing period closed, four candidates each...
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