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Inside a company’s bid to make Alaska’s next big oil field lower-carbon
Oil companies help stoke climate change by producing fuel that warms the earth when burned. But the Australian company building one of Alaska’s huge new oil fields says the development, Pikka, will actually be climate-friendly. Like many big businesses, Santos says it will counteract its emissions in part with offsets. Those are credits that companies […] The post Inside a company’s bid to make Alaska’s next big oil field lower-carbon appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Alaska Regional Plans New ER as Anchorage Faces Growing Need for Emergency Care
There's a growing need for emergency care in Anchorage and Alaska Regional is trying to answer that call. The hospital wants to build a full-service emergency room facility along the Old Seward Highway in South Anchorage. This new ER would include imaging and diagnostic laboratories and five emergency room beds.
Seward Man Charged for Threatening to 'Bomb and Shoot' Governor's Office
Alaska State Troopers say a man from Seward threatened to "bomb and shoot" Governor Mike Dunleavy's office. According to court papers 22-year-old Matthew Stanley sent the Governor's office a feedback form and signed it as someone else. He called on Dunleavy to pay members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union more money or else.
Live blog: 26-year-old Alaskan wins Mount Marathon women’s crown
2:55 p.m. - Anchorage mountain runner takes women’s title. One year after a mother in her 40s claimed the women’s title, the 2024 Mount Marathon title went to a 26-year-old. Klaire Rhodes, of Anchorage, finished first in the women’s Mount Marathon, which featured several hundred runners. The professional...
Residents are moving into the Glory Hall’s new downtown Juneau affordable housing project
Juneau’s former downtown homeless shelter has been converted into seven affordable housing units, each with its own bathroom and kitchen. Organizers said construction came in under budget, and they hope this project will inspire other people who own downtown property to create affordable housing. One new resident, Mike Ricker,...
Assembly’s homelessness chair says camping on Anchorage streets will not be illegal
After June’s ruling in favor of local control for homelessness problems, Anchorage Assembly Housing & Homelessness Committee Chair Felix Rivera reassured the vagrants and drug addicts of Anchorage that public camping will not be illegal in the municipality. “It is important to note that the ruling addresses the criminalization...
Wien flight ceremony crashed by anti-Israel gaggle led by Fairbanks presiding officer Savannah Fletcher
In Fairbanks on Tuesday, a celebration of the accomplishments of legendary aviation pioneer Noel Wien was marred by a small-but-loud group of anti-Israel protesters. Among the protesters was Savannah Fletcher, the radical presiding officer of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly. She is a former mayoral candidate who is now running for Alaska Senate Seat R, which represents the western Fairbanks North Star Borough and a huge swath of rural communities in Interior Alaska.
SHI TO OFFER PRE-CONFERENCES ON NATIVE LITERATURE, ARTFUL TEACHING
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) will offer two pre-conferences on Native literature and artful teaching prior to its annual culturally responsive education (CRE) conference in August. Raven Writes: Native Literature Pre-Conference. SHI, in partnership with NACA Inspired Schools Network (NISN), is offering a pre-conference for K-6 educators. The two-day session, scheduled...
Soup’s on! Brave Heart Volunteers bowl fundraiser is this Saturday
Brave Heart Volunteers annual bowls fundraiser is 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. 300 hand-crafted ceramic bowls and Ruth Culp’s cookies are available for a suggested donation along with a free cup of soup and bread to go. Michele Friedman and Liz Zacher joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss the event. Listen to their conversation here.
Plan safety measures around fireworks celebrations
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Fourth of July may be right around the corner - but before you rush out and stock up on roman candles, saturn missiles and sparklers, there are a few safety items you should keep in mind. This July, due to the hot, dry weather and...
Fairbanks Seeking Design Professional Services For Improvement Projects
MILFORD CENTER – The Fairbanks Local School District Board of Education is accepting qualifications from design professionals to provide services for its District Improvements Project, which is a portion of Phase II of its Master Plan and is anticipated to include, but is not limited to, improvements to and renovations of the District’s existing buildings and athletic facilities as well as site work and the construction of a new softball field.
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