Soldotna
LATEST NEWS
Interior angles dethroned from Valdez Halibut Derby
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) -Interior anglers dropped in the Valdez Halibut Derby rankings this last week. What was formerly an all-interior podium now sees only 12-year-old Fairbanks angler Summer Ruge hanging on to a top three spot. Ruge had led the way for weeks with her 159.4-pound fish. She now sits...
Alaska Airlines flight attendants win tentative contract with historic 32% pay boost
Alaska Airlines flight attendants have a tentative agreement with the airline that could avert a strike or work slowdown. The draft contract boosts pay by 32% and also specifies that flight attendants will be paid for the boarding period before the plane takes off. Currently, they are not paid while passengers board, as wages start when the airplane door gets shut.
Juneau’s Jacob Thibodeau and Mario Fata consistently cashing in at World Series of Poker
Anchorage pro Adam Hendrix remains Alaska’s most prominent poker player, but don’t sleep on Juneau stalwarts Jacob Thibodeau and Mario Fata, who have been cashing in regularly at the ongoing 55th annual World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Thibodeau has already cashed in 10 events at this...
APD Chief: Man badly hurt in officer-involved shooting after he fired ‘at least’ one shot at police
A man is in the hospital with what could be life-threatening injuries following an officer-involved shooting near an East Anchorage gas station early Monday morning, according to police.
Officers put holes in man they say discharged weapon in East Anchorage
Police Chief Sean Case was only six business days into his new job heading up Anchorage Police when he was in front of a microphone explaining to the media why a man had been shot early Monday morning. At 3:27 a.m. on July 8, Anchorage officers were dispatched to the...
Tragic Accident When Raft Hits "Landslide Debris" In Klutina River: Troopers Say One Woman Died
Troopers, EMS & Fish & Wildlife Responded At Bridge On The Richardson. A Man Who Was Swept Down The River Was Saved At The Bridge. EMTs Unsuccessfully Tried To Save Pennsylvania Woman's Life, Troopers Say Family Members At Scene. FOLLOW UP REPORT. Alaska State Troopers say one person died in...
An Alaska tourist spot will vote whether to ban cruise ships on Saturdays to give locals a break
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Each year, a crush of tourists arrives in Alaska’s capital city on cruise ships to see wonders like the fast-diminishing Mendenhall Glacier. Now, long-simmering tensions over Juneau’s tourism boom are coming to a head over a new voter initiative aimed at giving residents a respite from the influx. A measure that would ban cruise […]
Super DIRTcar Series to Honor Dale Planck with The Natural 77 at Thunder Mountain
The Super DIRTcar Series’ debut at Thunder Mountain Speedway on Tuesday, July 9, will now be The Natural 77 Honoring Dale Planck. To honor the memory of Dale Planck – who ran the number 77 – the night’s Feature will be 77 laps and pay $7,700 to win.
News from, and about, Northern Journal
Greetings from Northern Journal headquarters — also known as my couch, here at home in Airport Heights. I'm just back from an amazing reporting trip to Kodiak. I'd been there twice before, each time briefly to cover the biennial Fish Debate, but this trip was longer. In addition to my time in Kodiak city, I spent a few days in the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq villages of Ouzinkie and Old Harbor, talking to residents about their access to the island's commercial fisheries. Fourth of July in Old Harbor is not an event to be missed; while you'll have to wait a few months for the full story, I can share that I was victorious in the hill race and the sack race (my closest rival face planted about 10 yards from the finish), while I got smoked in the hula hoop-off.
Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola will be absent from House floor to prepare fish for winter storage
Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) will not be in attendance for House votes this week, so she can prepare fish for her family. “This week, Representative Peltola will be in the state putting up fish with family to fill freezers for the winter. Mary’s family—as well as her late husband’s family—relies in part on her for…
Metlakatla seiner sinks near Canoe Cove
A 52-foot seiner, the Jaci Grace, sank on June 30, just south of Metlakatla. The Jaci Grace was on its second set of the fishing season and the crew were hauling gear near Canoe Cove, about a mile from the western shore of Annette Island. That’s when the boat’s captain, Josh Marsden, noticed the boat was sitting lower in the water than usual.
AST Nabs Motorcyclist After High Speed Pursuit
Alaska State Troopers engaged in a high-speed pursuit along the Sterling Highway over the weekend, apprehending a speeding motorcyclist after a nearly 20-mile chase on Thursday, July 5th. According to the AST dispatch on the incident, on Friday, around 2:30 p.m., Troopers attempted to stop 36-year-old Tanner Geiser of Soldotna,...
Bristol Bay deckhand, 21, is dragged over by net and drowns
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A commercial fishing crewmember in Western Alaska died Friday after he was swept up in fishing gear and taken into the water, according to the Alaska State Troopers. Have you listened to this article via the audio player?. If so, send us your feedback around what...
Alaska's rationale for hunting to control grizzly populations makes no sense | Leggett
Alaska wildlife officials, normally so careful with grizzly bear numbers and hunting mortality, have done something that seems harsh and unwise. In an effort to revive the famed Mulchatna caribou herd, the department has shot and killed as many as 175 grizzlies, including cubs, along with various wolves and black bears. The grizzlies were killed mostly by being shot from helicopters and airplanes, something we’ve done here in Texas with coyotes as ranchers try to protect sheep and goats.
Famous tourist spot will vote whether to ban cruise ships on Saturdays as locals fume
Each year, a crush of tourists arrives in Alaska’s capital city on cruise ships to see wonders like the fast-diminishing Mendenhall Glacier. Now, long-simmering tensions over Juneau’s tourism boom are coming to a head over a new voter initiative aimed at giving residents a respite from the influx.
Soldotna man who charged officers with harpoon shot, killed by state troopers, authorities say
A Soldotna man who charged responding officers with a harpoon was shot and killed early Monday morning by an Alaska State Trooper, according to authorities with the agency.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.