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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...
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.
Weekend benefit for Steven Kissack raises $5.2K for local housing nonprofit
A Juneau stage was packed with artists on Saturday night. They were there to pay tribute to Steven Kissack, a local man who was shot and killed by law enforcement during a standoff last month. Many on stage and in the crowd knew Kissack — he’d lived on the streets...
MMIP advocates run for healing and justice
Nearly 400 people turned out for a 5K run and walk to raise awareness about Alaska’s missing and murdered Indigenous people in Anchorage on Saturday. The runners and walkers gathered at Goose Lake for the annual “Run for Healing, Run for Justice” event. Organizers say there were two main goals -- to honor the victims and a call to action to end the MMIP crisis.
Flood-damaged vehicle disposal begins soon
Many residents have cars or trucks that have been damaged or totaled by the flood and are now wondering what steps to take. There are a few options, depending on if you plan on filing an insurance claim for your vehicle or not. If filing an insurance claim:. For those...
Alaska Dive Rescue team plans to search Homer waters Wednesday for missing Texas family of 4
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Over the weekend, bad weather forced the nonprofit Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team to pause their search for a missing Texas family of four. The Maynard family is still missing after the boat they were on capsized and sank off the coast of Homer...
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.
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...
‘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...
NCLH Donates $50,000 to Flood Relief Efforts in Juneau
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has announced a donation of $50,000 to the Juneau Community Foundation. According to a press release, this contribution is a significant move to support flood recovery efforts in Juneau and aims to provide direct financial assistance to residents affected by the natural disaster. The city...
2024 Anchorage Economic Development Luncheon | Addressing Alaskans
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2024 Economic Development Luncheon. AEDC President and CEO, Jenna Wright, presents results of economic confidence surveys and updates on Anchorage’s job market. AEDC also discusses their economic proposal to invest in the city called “Choose Anchorage.” Presenters also include Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, who gives an update on her first weeks in office, and keynote speaker, Andrew Busch, who discusses economic trends that could affect Alaska.
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