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David Norris crushes Mount Marathon record for his fifth victory in Seward’s famous mountain race
No need for fireworks tonight. What David Norris did today on Mount Marathon dims any prospect of a more dazzling display this Fourth of July in Alaska. Norris put on a show for the ages Thursday morning in Seward, unleashing an explosion of uphill power that carried him to a spectacular record and a stunning victory in the Super Bowl of Alaska sports.
Homer, Alaska and Teshio, Japan: 40 Years as Sister Cities
On April 7, 1984, the City of Homer and Teshio City, Hokkaido, Japan established a sistership affiliation through Sister Cities International. In this episode of Coffee Table, KBBI marks the 40th anniversary of the Sister Cities with guests:. Megumi Beams - Sister City Liaison/Interpreter. Dave Berry - 40th Anniversary Sister...
Palmer’s Coby Marvin wins third straight Mount Marathon junior title while Seward’s Olive Jordan claims first
Palmer’s Coby Marvin was marvelous once again in Seward as he won the Mount Marathon juniors race for the third straight year. Marvin was the first racer at the halfway point, and he was the first to cross the finish line in Thursday’s juniors race, which included 300 boys and girls who ran together but were separated in the results.
Northwest ecosystems changed dramatically when wolves were nearly exterminated, study finds
Ecosystems in the Northwest were heavily shaped by wolves before they were nearly wiped out of the region, a new study finds. By the 1930s, gray wolves were nearly gone in Oregon and the rest of the West, leading to the multiplication of animals the wolves hunted and creating an imbalance in the environment, researchers […] The post Northwest ecosystems changed dramatically when wolves were nearly exterminated, study finds appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Dunleavy vetoes $10 million in funding for Alaska seafood marketing, for now
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has vetoed $10 million in funding for the organization charged with marketing Alaska seafood — but may agree to the funding later. On Friday, Dunleavy issued a line-item veto for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. The governor’s office said that he could seek the funding later if the institute submitted a more […] The post Dunleavy vetoes $10 million in funding for Alaska seafood marketing, for now appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Happy Fourth of July from Must Read Alaska!
We are taking the day off to celebrate our nation’s founding. Catch us in Seward, Alaska with thousands of other Alaskans who are enjoying life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!. Wherever you are, we wish you a happy Independence Day! – Must Read Alaska.
Large quantities of roofing nails dumped on the Glenn Hwy, APD says
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - While most people in Eagle River were preparing for firework celebrations on July 3, Bryan Brenner was fixing an unexpected flat tire. As Brenner quickly came to discover, he wasn’t alone. Brenner and a close friend were some of the Eagle River residents who have...
Glitter Gulch businesses reopen as Riley Fire keeps Denali National Park closed
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The 388-acre Riley Fire continues to burn, and the Denali National Park and Preserve is still closed to the public. But Golden Valley Electric Association crews restored power to the Nenana Canyon Thursday after a Monday outage, and area businesses are now reopening. That’s a bird’s...
Alaskans react to $1,718 PFD in governor’s signed budget
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - With a signed budget that included more than $230 million in cuts, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced a slightly higher Permanent Fund dividend than what lawmakers agreed on at the end of the session. The governor said his signed budget includes a PFD check of approximately $1,718...
Mount Marathon Race: A Treacherous Fourth of July Tradition in Seward
One annual and rather treacherous holiday tradition took place to mark the Fourth of July in Seward. The year 2024 marked the 96th running of the Mount Marathon race in Seward. Distance-wise, it doesn't seem bad, just a 5K or 3.1 miles. But since the racers are climbing up and...
Alaska sues to challenge new NPR-A oil and gas leasing rules
(Reuters) - The state of Alaska on Wednesday said it has filed a lawsuit challenging new federal regulations imposed for oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). In April, President Joe Biden's administration took steps to limit both oil and gas drilling and mining in Alaska.
Anchorage police ask for helping in roofing nails being dumped on Glenn Highway
While most people in Eagle River were preparing for firework celebrations on July 3, Bryan Brenner was fixing an unexpected flat tire. As Brenner quickly would come to discover, he was far from alone.
People Mover reducing service; asking for public input
The Municipality of Anchorage plans to reduce its public bus transport service starting in October. According to the municipality’s People Mover webpage, the changes come amid “significant workforce shortages and challenges.”
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