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$1,718: Alaska Residents to Receive Record-Breaking Permanent Fund Dividend – Application Deadline Approaching!
Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska has increased the state’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) to approximately $1,718 per eligible resident, up from the previously approved $1,655, due to higher-than-expected revenue post-fiscal year-end. Alaska Raises Permanent Fund Dividend to $1,718: How to Apply and Key Deadlines According to Marca, Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska recently announced an […]
Tyler Hickman of Icy Straight Point on growth and managing Alaska cruising
Alaska recorded more cruise passengers than ever last year. But that growth has stressed out locals and infrastructure in some communities, such as Juneau, where in June officials struck a deal with cruise lines to limit lower berths starting in 2026. Tyler Hickman, senior vice president of Icy Strait Point, a cruise port less than 70 miles from Juneau, spoke with cruise editor Andrea Zelinski about how the destination, and others being built by parent company Huna Totem Corp., can help absorb the state's growing cruise crowds.
First Winter Foraging Ground For Endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Whales Identified
Scientists have gathered crucial information that may help NOAA Fisheries in their efforts to recover endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales. Using acoustic equipment attached to the bottom along river banks at multiple locations in lower Cook Inlet, scientists identified the first winter feeding habitat for belugas in Tuxedni Bay. “A...
Man who filmed deadly torture learns fate in killings of Alaska women
A man who killed two Alaska Native women and was heard in a video of the torture death of one of them saying that in his movies "everybody always dies" was sentenced Friday to 226 years in prison.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."Both were treated about as horribly as a person can be treated," Alaska Superior Court Judge Kevin Saxby said when imposing the sentence."It's the stuff of nightmares," Saxby...
Owner of downtown bar calls for improved public safety after nearby fatal shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A deadly shooting outside of the Gaslight Lounge on Sunday morning left one man dead, another with life threatening injuries and bullet holes in Anchorage Police Department headquarters. In his 41st year as the owner of the Gaslight Lounge in Anchorage, John Pattee said he wants...
A proposed Anchorage sales tax could fund projects from a children’s museum to a public sauna
The leaders pushing Project Anchorage, an initiative to create a local sales tax to invest in the city’s quality of life, took two dozen questions from a business-minded audience on Monday. The subjects of the questions included sales tax exemptions, Oklahoma City’s experience with its version, concerns about raising...
As encampment settles in next door, Anchorage nonprofit to build 6 tiny homes for the homeless
A grassroots charity plans to break ground in Anchorage later this summer on six tiny homes to shelter people who are homeless. It’s likely to be the first time anywhere in Alaska that the extra small structures are used specifically to address homelessness. The tiny homes will be built...
Arctic air brings historically cold July temperatures to Bethel
The Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) Delta isn’t known for its scorching summer temperatures, but a few days this July have been especially chilly. Over the weekend, high temperatures recorded at the Bethel Airport on both July 13 and 14 were in the 40s. That’s around 15 degrees below normal; the normal high temperature in Bethel at this time of year is 64 degrees Fahrenheit.
After serving time, this cook now serves the night owls of Anchorage | INDIE ALASKA
Ricky Vazquez is a proud Puerto Rican who rarely slows down. After spending almost a decade in incarcerated, he doesn’t like to get bored. These days he prefers the adrenaline of the busy Saturday night rush at one of Anchorage’s most beloved historic taverns. INDIE ALASKA is an...
Pastor Arrested After Disturbing Mid-Air Incident With Wife Over Seat Upgrade
In-flight disturbances can be distressing and uncomfortable for travelers, sometimes leading to serious escalations, rowdy arrests, and even forced landings. While there are varying incidents that involve Karens, racists, and generally inappropriate behavior, many travelers would never assume a religious leader would be the cause of such issues. However, on a flight related to their ministry, a pastor and his wife were the center of attention due to a commotion. This is what travelers should know about the recent situation that led to the arrest of an Anchorage pastor.
1 man dead, 1 wounded in downtown Anchorage shooting
The man shot and killed early Sunday in downtown Anchorage has been named by police. The family of 30-year-old Tahjeay Baldwin has been notified of his death, police said in an updated statement. Original story:. Anchorage police are asking the public for help after a shooting downtown early Sunday left...
A Former Fisherman is Turning Trash into Plastic Lumber
A recycling company founded by a former Alaska fisherman has begun accepting plastic waste that wasn’t previously accepted for recycling in Anchorage. Patrick Simpson, owner of Alaska Plastic Recovery, turns the trash into plastic lumber that can be used like wood for building outdoor products. The Grizzly Wood, as...
Downtown Juneau apartment building evacuated following landslide
A landslide on Gastineau Avenue late Sunday morning displaced at least seven people in the Strasbaugh Apartments building. According to Tom Mattice, the city’s Emergency Programs Manager, no injuries or major damage to the building has been reported, but city officials recommended residents evacuate as a precaution. Heavy rain...
Bristol Bay Fisheries Report: July 15, 2024
— Department of Natural Resources Commissioner visits Wood Tikchik State Park. Alaska Department of Natural Resources Commissioner John Boyle visited Wood Tikchik State park for the first time last week. While the commissioner was there, he met with Nushagak Cooperative representatives to learn about a proposed hydroelectric project on the...
Garden Talk: Community and youth gardening opportunities abound in Juneau
Joel Bos is a local master gardener who divides his time between his business, working as a naturalist with Discovery Southeast, and serving on the board of directors for Juneau Community Garden. For this week’s Garden Talk, Bos spoke with KTOO’s Chloe Pleznac about outdoor programs for kids — and...
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