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Did you know the Small Business Development Center received a $1 million grant to develop a program fostering rural entrepreneurship?
The Alaska Native Entrepreneurship Program, funded by a $1 million federal grant secured by Senator Lisa Murkowski, aims to expand the Alaska Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) Rural Program by enhancing its ability to introduce and develop new tools, training, and opportunities tailored to the needs of rural Alaska and Alaska Native-owned businesses.
Some Alaska Republican candidates pledge to withdraw if they aren’t atop GOP votes in primary
In some Alaska races, Republican candidates have pledged to withdraw from the general election in November if they do not receive the top votes among fellow party members in the primary. The most high-profile pledge was made by Nick Begich III, who is running for Alaska’s single U.S. House seat....
35 charged with homicide or murder released on bail as low as $0 in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - There are 35 people who have been released on bail in Anchorage who have been charged or indicted for homicide or murder. Crimes range from a man accused of shooting a young woman in the back of the head at near point-blank range, to first and second-degree murders, vehicular homicide, intentional manslaughter and a variety of shootings.
Kodiak crabber catches red king crab in Norton Sound, sparks public outrage in Nome
A limited amount of Norton Sound red king crab was for sale on the dock in Kodiak on July 19. This crab species is rarely available in this part of the state. And the Kodiak commercial fisherman who legally caught the king crab is facing some pushback. Raymond May was...
Juneau police release names of officers involved in downtown shooting
The Juneau Police Department has released the names of four officers involved in last week’s deadly shooting downtown. A standoff between law enforcement and Steven Kissack, an unhoused man, on Front Street on July 15 ended when Kissack made a sudden movement and officers shot him. Police say he was lunging at an officer while holding a knife.
An expert on abuse is visiting Southeast communities to train providers and first responders
An expert is visiting Southeast Alaska communities this week to talk to medical workers and first responders on documenting and reporting abuse. And she wants to hear from community members, too. Angela Trujillo is a professor of nursing at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She’s worked with victims of abuse...
Juneau Pools launches new adult swim lessons in August
A brand-new program is splashing down at the pool! Juneau Pools is thrilled to offer adult swim lessons beginning in August. Sign up online through the Parks & Rec registration catalog starting July 30. Juneau Pools will offer two initial sessions, with lessons offered in different formats to meet the...
Explore Capitol Park’s new look at ribbon-cutting on August 3
Explore Capitol Park’s new look at ribbon-cutting on August 3. Join CBJ Parks & Recreation to celebrate the completion of the newly remodeled Capitol Park! Following two years of hard work, the park has a new look—and new places to play. Celebrate on Saturday, August 3 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m., followed by fun and games—including hot dogs, cotton candy, and prizes—until 5 p.m.
'Fashion is just so fun'; peninsula duo offers fresh picks in women's clothing
Almost directly across the street from the Duck Inn on K-Beach Road is a little red cabin that serves as the region’s newest women’s clothing boutique. Ang & Jess specializes in selling women’s products, from dresses and jeans to jewelry and bath works. Owners Angela Henry and...
Heads in the clouds: Runners climb their way to victory on Seward’s Mount Marathon
Approximately two hours from the Independence Day festivities of Anchorage, a mass of visitors packed Seward’s Fourth Avenue and Jefferson Street. The coastal city on the coast of the Kenai Peninsula wasn’t just hosting a Fourth of July parade, it was also welcoming hundreds of athletes to one of North America’s oldest mountain races.
Apply for the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board
Following the resignation of a board member, the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board has an open general public seat for an unexpired term beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2026. To apply for the seat, fill out the online application form available at bit.ly/ApplyCBJBoard, by Monday, August 5. Upon receipt of...
City Hall transition report outlines potential issues with key services impacted by low staffing numbers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration has inherited a list of potential issues highlighted in a transition report from former Mayor Dave Bronson’s team. The more than 150-page report covers several potential issues across multiple departments, including staffing and public safety challenges. In the report,...
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