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Talk on the Rock: Wrangell’s Borough Manager Mason Villarma on infrastructure projects, Emergency Operating Plan and solar energy
Episode 19: There’s always something going on in Wrangell, like incoming funds for projects and sometimes significant weather. Borough Manager Mason Villarma talks with KSTK’s News Director Colette Czarnecki about what the recent plans are in the area. He says that the city has received $40 million dollars in funds so far this year. Some of these funds include revitalizing the harbor, improving school infrastructure and working on an emergency access road.
Wrangell’s Fourth of July festival elevated the town all week
Wrangell has been known to take Fourth of July celebrations to an elevated level – it lasts for a whole week. Many people from all over the globe visit the small island, significantly increasing the population of roughly 2,000 residents. Visitors caught up with friends and family and partook in all the events and competitions during the sunny and warm week.
Salmon permit holder disaster aid applications due Aug. 24
Federal disaster aid is on the way for some commercial fishing permit-holders in Haines and throughout the state, though many may be too wrapped up in the current season to apply for it right away. Have you listened to this article via the audio player?. If so, send us your...
Nielssen, Proffit earn Academic All-American honors
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – The University of Alaska Anchorage had two skiers, Carmen Nielssen and Ainsley Proffit, earn Academic All-American honors from the College Sports Communicators. Nielssen earned All-American honors with an eighth-place finish in the slalom and placed 18th in the giant slalom at the NCAA National Championships. The...
Juneau man wanted for alleged January assault now listed as missing person
A Juneau man suspected of committing an assault back in January is now considered a missing person. Corey B. Coleman, 55, was listed on the Juneau Police Department’s missing persons page in early July. According to Deputy Chief of Police Krag Campbell, police continue to seek any information about...
Bethel man sentenced to 7 years in prison for manslaughter
A Bethel man has been convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to serve 7 years in prison for a fatal incident in 2022. According to charging documents, 24-year-old Joshua Kelly-Morris was initially charged with first-degree murder following a fight in a Bethel home that left 21-year-old Ian Makaily dead. According to...
Photos: Glacier View celebrates 4th of July with annual car launch
The annual Glacier View Car Launch was held on the 4th of July at the Glacier View River Retreat, located approximately 100 miles northeast from Anchorage. Hosted by Arnie Hrncir, the Glacier View Car Launch launched a variety of decorated vehicles off a cliffside for their final drive. This year, over twenty cars were sent flying into the air.
Field Day showcases Fairbanks agricultural research
Spend an afternoon in the fields of the Fairbanks Experiment Farm with researchers and learn about the agriculture-related science happening at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Fairbanks Research Field Day, 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, is a free educational event for farmers, community leaders and the general public. UAF...
Exhibit specialist offers tips for upcoming fair
If your turnips are terrific and your dahlias delightful this summer, display your green thumb at the Alaska State Fair in August. The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service has invited Kathy Liska, the fair’s crop superintendent and a master gardener, to lead a free webinar on how to participate in the competitive exhibits at the fair, which runs Aug. 16-Sept. 2 in Palmer.
Campus workers keep the lights on
When students are busy rushing to class in the Eugene Short Hall or grabbing a coffee in the Social Sciences Building, a dedicated force of custodial and maintenance workers labor behind the scenes to ensure the university continues to function properly. In 2022, the University of Alaska Anchorage, employed over...
Photos: A look in the Anchorage Museum
The Anchorage Museum offers a variety of exhibits: art, history, crafts and storytelling all in one place. The museum’s Discovery Center offers hands-on learning for curious learners. In the Arctic Align area, there are pieces of artwork that raise awareness of climate change, created by young artists who call themselves Climate Communicators. The Smithsonian Arctic Study has over 600 Alaska Native cultural heritage pieces with 3-D sound art, which include information and articles to learn through touch screens.
Nature’s Canvas: Petersburg’s Ephemeral Art and Music Festival
Petersburg residents celebrated the temporary in late June with art installations, live music, and reflections on the beauty of the natural world. The Ephemeral Art Show, a highlight of the Rainforest Festival, took place on the forested north beach of Petersburg. Dozens of people gathered at low tide to witness and participate in the event. Rainforest Festival organizer Sunny Rice was seen crouching down with a stick in hand, etching a haiku into the sand. Her poem, titled “Ode to the Tide,” read: “Words scratched in the sand, until ocean comes flowing. Moons forget me not.”
After SEAPA shutdown, Petersburg utility customers can expect a smaller fuel adjustment charge than last year.
The roar of diesel generators filled Petersburg’s downtown for a week in June while the region’s hydropower plants were shut down for maintenance. Now, the cost of fuel for those generators will be passed on to utility customers in Petersburg. But the increase will be less than half of what it was last year.
Juneau Man Shot By Police Dies From Injuries
A Juneau man has died after he was shot multiple times by police on Front Street in downtown Juneau on Monday afternoon. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation identified the man as 35-year-old Juneau resident Steven Kissack. He was declared dead at Bartlett Regional Hospital. According to a statement from the...
Multiple people injured at one of Kodiak's harbors after 'strange' bald eagle attacks
Dock users at Kodiak’s biggest boat harbor are being urged to keep an eye out for eagles in the area, as several attacks have been reported in the last week. U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff say this is a rare occurrence, but residents should still be wary when in the area of St. Herman Harbor.
Lumen Christi baseball will have new coach in 2025
The Lumen Christi baseball team has a new coach. After a Division 3 state runner-up finish in 2024, Phil Clifford stepped down, with long-time assistant coach Derek Tracy slated to take charge of the Titans for the 2025 season. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Climate action by fishermen, for fishermen
When Congress passed the federal Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, more than $300 billion dollars were earmarked to help the American economy move towards renewable energy. The act included funding to help all sorts of industries move away from fossil fuels. But when fisherman Sarah Shumaker looked at the language, she saw something missing.
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