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Haines Adds Siren Call to its Many Attractions
Late on a sunny Thursday morning, an alarm warned everyone in downtown Haines of an approaching tsunami. And a volcanic event. The siren told residents to evacuate the area. And also to shutter their windows. This was a test -of the town’s new mass emergency notification system. du Pilka:...
Here’s what those work crews are doing at the Lawson Creek Bridge
Anyone driving along Douglas Highway this summer has likely noticed heavy equipment by the side of the road at Lawson Creek Bridge. It’s part of stage three of the Alaska Department of Transportation’s Douglas Highway project. Most of the project has involved sidewalk improvements and road resurfacing up to this point, but what’s happening at Lawson Creek is different.
Military Report: Ft. Wainwright annual summer concert to bring in Waka Flocka Flame and Julia Cole
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - This Friday, Ft. Wainwright will allow access to the public without a visitor pass for the annual summer concert. Fort Wainwright is generally restricted to the public without a visitors pass but there are a handful of events each year that are open to the public in the greater Fairbanks area. One of those events includes the annual summer concert. This free event brings up notable music artists to the golden heart community and it’s just one of the ways the army gives back to the community and lets them join in on the fun.
Alaska election officials to recalculate signatures for ranked vote repeal measure after court order
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge on Friday disqualified numerous booklets used to gather signatures for an initiative that aims to repeal Alaska’s ranked choice voting system and gave elections officials a deadline to determine if the measure still had sufficient signatures to qualify for the November ballot. The decision by Superior Court Judge Christina Rankin in Anchorage comes in a lawsuit brought by three voters that seeks to disqualify the repeal measure from the ballot. Rankin previously ruled the Division of Elections acted within its authority when it earlier this year allowed sponsors of the measure to...
An Area President for Alaska, Hawaii Is Selected By iHeart
The Market President for iHeartMedia‘s collection of radio stations in Fairbanks, Alaska, the company’s northernmost market, has just been promoted to Area President for the entire state of Alaska and for the company’s properties on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu. With the retirement of Andy Lohman...
Alaska radio producer Wendy Hladick signs off after nearly three decades on air
"The Bay Whalin’ Hour" has been on the air in Unalaska for almost three decades, but at the end of this Saturday’s episode host Wendy Hladick will spin that record a last time. She’s ending her show after 27 years of statewide radio production. Hladick says she...
Arctic Thunder Air Show returns to JBER this weekend
The weather looks favorable for the Arctic Thunder Open House and air show at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Past events have brought in as many as 300,000 visitors to the base to see over 40 static displays across 30 acres, with aircraft and other inventory from the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Secret. There will be at least seven international partners taking part in some capacity, and seven hours of flying demonstrations, including six military aerial demonstrations, eight civilian aerial demonstrations and joint force demonstrations.
Prosecutors clear Anchorage officers who shot and wounded murder suspect
Two Anchorage Police Department officers were legally justified when they shot and wounded a murder suspect near a downtown bar last month, state prosecutors said in their first finding on this summer’s series of shootings by police in Alaska’s largest city. Alaska Department of Law officials released a...
Wildlife Trooper Joins Denali Universal Services as Security Director
“Bernard Chastain’s impressive background and proven leadership make him an invaluable addition to our team,” says DUS CEO Maria Bourne. “We are confident his expertise will enhance our security operations, contribute to future successes, and expand our capabilities to meet new clients’ needs.”. DUS provides food...
Locals invited to take part in archeological excavation in July
The Museum of the Aleutians is holding its annual community archeology event on Saturdays in July. Archeologist Roberta Gordaoff will lead the Udax̂tan excavation site located near the Spit docks with the help of other archaeologists, like intern Taytum Robinson and community members who stop by. In this episode...
Haines, Homer to benefit from EPA environmental education grants
Environmental education grants awarded to the Takshanuk Watershed Council in Haines and the University of Alaska Anchorage will allow collaborative partnerships in Haines and Homer to implement education programs for coastal restoration and peat conservation. The Takshanuk Watershed Council will use its $97,640 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
Cate Atkins Returns to Alaska as Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach
FAIRBANKS - Head Coach Brian Scott and the Alaska Nanooks Women's Volleyball program have announced the hiring of Cate Atkins (Whiting during her time as a student-athlete) as Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach. Atkins returns to the Nanooks after playing for Alaska from 2017-2021. "We are so grateful to have Cate...
Kim Williams iHeartMedia’s New Area President For Alaska, Hawaii Markets.
Kim Williams, iHeartMedia’s Market President for Fairbanks, AK, has been promoted to Area President for the Alaska/Hawaii markets. According to a news release, Williams’ appointment is effective Oct. 1. She will replace Andy Lohman, who is retiring. Williams will oversee operations across Anchorage, Fairbanks and Honolulu. She will...
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