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New statue at Tee Harbor commemorates mythical sole survivor of the SS Princess Sophia
A new guardian is watching over the treacherous waters of Lynn Canal, where several historic shipwrecks happened. Tommy, the mythical sole survivor of the sinking of the SS Princess Sophia, is now cast in bronze atop a boulder at Tee Harbor. The Sophia — pronounced “so-FYE-ah” — set sail out...
Supportive Housing for Homeless Elders Opens in Anchorage
Providence Alaska CEO Ella Goss, at left, watches a friendship dance that accompanied the traditional cutting of a blue ribbon with oversized scissors to open the Q’et’en Qenq’a “Elder’s House” supportive housing facility. Seniors experiencing homelessness in Anchorage have a new shelter option. A...
Athlete of the Week: Coen Niclai’s journey to MLB draft selection was no coincidence, it was hard work
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Coen Niclai’s talent couldn’t be ignored any longer. His power at the plate as a hitter — and poise behind it as a catcher — had to be witnessed by MLB scouts in person. This spring, scouts from organizations like the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins made the trip to the Last Frontier to watch the Service senior in action.
First ever subsistence fishery closure at Port Clarence causes hardship at Teller, Brevig
After experiencing an unprecedented closure of subsistence salmon fishing, the Port Clarence district, including Teller and Brevig Mission, is now open for fishing. The Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game closed the Port Clarence district to set net fishing— excluding Pilgrim River — from June 15 until July 1; then two 48-hour fishing periods per week were opened until Monday, July 15, when subsistence fishing was allowed seven days per week.
No charges against 3 Anchorage officers in fatal shooting of man who drew gun on them
The three Anchorage police officers who shot and killed a man they say drew a gun on them last month will not face criminal charges after body camera footage corroborated their accounts, according to the state. The state Office of Special Prosecutions released a letter Thursday clearing Sgt. Jesse Frey...
Anchorage’s new administration officer cites staffing shortages as major challenge to city services
Alaska’s largest city is facing staffing shortfalls across many departments. That’s one of the key takeaways from a transition report put together by the outgoing administration of Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, which turned over the keys to City Hall to Mayor Suzanne LaFrance at the beginning of July.
Man missing on Yukon River for 5 days found safe
Searchers found a man Wednesday who was reported missing last weekend after he set out to travel by boat on the Yukon River from Circle, but never arrived at his destination in Fort Yukon. Alaska State Troopers said in an online dispatch that a local search team found Robert Peter...
Woman charged with murder, DUI after SUV strikes soldier at Fort Wainwright gate
A woman accused of driving an SUV drunk into Fort Wainwright’s main gate Monday and fatally injuring a soldier who tried to stop her has been charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and DUI. Fairbanks police said in a statement that they apprehended Brianna Lapp, 31, in the death of...
Coast Guard, NOAA Free Humpback Whale on Independence Day
It was real freedom on the 4th of July for a humpback whale struggling after being entangled in fishing lines in the Port of Valdez, in Alaska’s Prince William Sound, thanks to efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard and NOAA Fisheries. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said July...
Moms for Liberty says those who join group can now have their schools exempted from Biden-Harris transgender policies
Two weeks ago, in a landmark legal ruling, Moms for Liberty secured an injunction to stop the Biden Administration’s rewrite of Title IX regulations from going into effect across the country. Biden’s interpretation of Title IX allows boys to be treated as girls and girls to be treated as boys in sports, locker rooms and bathrooms.
Incidental Take Authorization: United States Coast Guard's Fast Response Cutter Homeporting in Seward and Sitka, Alaska
NOAA Fisheries has received a request from the United States Coast Guard for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to fast response cutter homeporting in Seward and Sitka, Alaska. NOAA Fisheries is requesting comments on its proposal to issue two incidental harassment authorizations to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NOAA Fisheries is also requesting comments on possible one-time, 1-year renewals that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NOAA Fisheries will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorizations and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
How Alaska’s election rules have affected the contested primaries
Welcome to the Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. A closer look at Alaska’s two contested top-four state legislative primaries in 2024. Three current Missouri officeholders face off in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Upcoming voter participation deadlines.
Providence Alaska opens permanent housing facility for elders experiencing homelessness
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Providence and supporters celebrated the group’s new permanent supportive housing and recuperative care facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, attended by dozens of community members. Q’et’en Qenq’a, meaning Elder’s House in the Dena’ina language, is meant for people ages 55 and older who are...
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