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Iconic KYUK tower comes down after 5 decades of service
A prominent feature of the Bethel skyline has been retired after roughly 50 years of service. KYUK’s iconic orange and white communications tower was originally intended to beam television programming, including local TV news, educational productions, and popular programs like Sesame Street, locally since at least as early as 1975. In more recent years, it carried FM radio programming as well.
State moves closer to improving safety at one of Juneau’s most dangerous intersections
State transportation officials are seeking a company to design a traffic light to fix one of Juneau’s most dangerous intersections. The intersection by the Fred Meyer grocery store — where Yandukin Drive crosses Egan Drive — has long been one of Juneau’s most accident-prone areas. Dozens of crashes, some deadly, have occurred there over the years.
Family of Anchorage man shot and killed by police files lawsuit
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The family of an Anchorage man shot and killed by police earlier this year filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the four officers involved and expects to take the city to court as well. The 24-page lawsuit details the night that 34-year-old Kristopher Handy died. “...at no...
Regional title drought ends for Alaska after MVP Liam Lierman helps Eagle River bag historic hardware
The Eagle River Wolves used an aluminum bat to break through a glass ceiling Sunday. Despite having two teams get close in recent years, the state of Alaska had never won an American Legion baseball regional tournament before Eagle River made history under a beautiful bluebird sky in Roseburg, Oregon.
FBI Anchorage seeking information from public about attempted bank robbery
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - An attempted robbery took place at an Anchorage branch of the First National Bank Alaska on Thursday, August 8, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect. According to a press release, at 5:38 p.m. that day,...
Alaska DHS&EM: Disaster Assistance Center to open for 2024 August Juneau basin flood survivors
Alaska DHS&EM: Disaster Assistance Center to open for 2024 August Juneau basin flood survivors. The following press release is from the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management:. Disaster Assistance Center To Open for 2024 August Juneau Basin Flood Survivors. On August 6, 2024, the Mendenhall Valley experienced major...
Alaska Dive Rescue team plans to search Homer waters Wednesday for missing Texas family of 4
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Over the weekend, bad weather forced the nonprofit Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team to pause their search for a missing Texas family of four. The Maynard family is still missing after the boat they were on capsized and sank off the coast of Homer...
BPD says K-9 unit located fentanyl, methamphetamine in vehicle following traffic stop
The Bethel Police Department (BPD) said that it seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cash following an Aug. 6 traffic stop. According to a charging document filed in Bethel Superior Court, 32-year-old Jonnelle Laraux was initially pulled over for having improperly displayed and expired tags. During the traffic stop, she allegedly told police her name was Kristy Nick and was arrested after the traffic stop for driving with an expired license under the name Kristy Nick. But police say that Laraux had given officers a false name, which was discovered when she was taken to the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center.
Weekend benefit for Steven Kissack raises $5.2K for local housing nonprofit
A Juneau stage was packed with artists on Saturday night. They were there to pay tribute to Steven Kissack, a local man who was shot and killed by law enforcement during a standoff last month. Many on stage and in the crowd knew Kissack — he’d lived on the streets...
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