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Homer harbor expansion study receives full funding for second year
The City of Homer secured funding for the second year of a study looking into the feasibility of expanding its harbor. Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed the state capital budget on June 28 that put nearly $288,523 towards the study to pay for additional costs. This amount is on top of $750,000 the state already contributed to the project.
Federal grants to state agency aim to expand markets for Alaska seafood
The federal government has awarded more than $5 million in grants to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute to help the state agency find new ways and new places to sell the state’s fish. Of the federal money, over $4 million is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Agriculture Promotion Program, known as RAPP. That […] The post Federal grants to state agency aim to expand markets for Alaska seafood appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion: Alaska man sentenced 2.5 years in prison
A Willow man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for embezzling money from the Alaska city of Houston and a Wasilla-based company, then dodging taxes on the money. Jess Adams was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release, pay $1.5 million in restitution to the United States and pay additional restitution to Houston and the equipment company.
Dahlstrom brings congressional campaign to Kenai
Lt. Gov Nancy Dahlstrom made a campaign stop in Kenai today. She’s trying to win Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. She sat down with KDLL to talk about her congressional campaign. Dahlstrom is running against Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola and Nick Begich III, a fellow Republican.
Kenai maintenance shop designs backup battery for city's police vehicles
The City of Kenai's vehicle maintenance shop has developed a built-in jump-starting system that can revive a police car with a dead battery. The system is powered by the push of a button underneath the vehicle's steering wheel, which is connected to a self-contained jump unit under the vehicle’s hood.
Despite rain, Nomeites celebrate Independence Day
Fourth of July was wet and misty, but it didn’t stop Nomeites from filling Front Street at 11 a.m. for the parade for the 248th birthday celebration of the USA, and the 123rd Independence Day celebration in Nome, Alaska. At first, families and friends huddled with each other and...
Anchorage teen receives highest Girl Scout award for promoting literacy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Children with visual impairments can often find it difficult to learn to read, but one Anchorage teen is working to make that a little easier. Ashley Conlon received her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can get, for a project that will help visually impaired children experience the world of stories in a different way.
What stresses you out? What helps you cope? We want to hear from you
This fall, NPR's health reporting team is planning a series on how to build resilience in the face of stress and skills that help you cope with difficult situations. We want to hear from you! Whether you’re dealing with illness, relationship troubles or work conflict, or if you’re worrying about the election or world events, it can all be a lot. Please tell what causes you stress and what coping tips and techniques work for you. Fill out the form below to participate. Thank you!
Alaskan capital plans vote to ban cruises on Saturdays and help locals
JUNEAU, Alaska: In a significant move to address the growing concerns of residents, Juneau, Alaska, will vote on a new measure to ban large cruise ships from docking on Saturdays. This initiative, if passed, would provide a much-needed respite for locals overwhelmed by the influx of tourists during the busy...
Killer sentenced to 226 years for deaths of two Alaska Native women after filming torture on his phone
Brian Steven Smith received 99-year sentences each for the deaths of Kathleen Henry, 30, and Veronica Abouchuk, who was 52 when her family reported her missing in February 2019, seven months after they last saw her
Citing deadly risk, Anchorage council urges anglers to move from lead to nontoxic sinkers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Waterways Council is encouraging people to pick up after themselves while fishing. Garbage — like fishing lines, hooks, and lead sinkers — can be fatal for wildlife. “It can get wrapped around wings, but just can cut off circulation,” Karen Higgs, with...
APD arrests additional suspect in 2022 homicide case
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A second man has been arrested in connection to a 2022 homicide on Chugach Way in the Spenard neighborhood, according to the Anchorage Police Department. APD arrested Vincent J. Sandifer, 20, on Thursday after learning of his location near the 1200 block of West Dimond Boulevard.
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