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Damp conditions bring lifted burn suspensions for much of the interior
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Division of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) has announced that burn suspensions have been lifted for Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok. This is due to the ongoing rain and lower temperatures brought upon the interior. With a valid DOF small scale permit, debris burning,...
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.
2 CUs Answer Town’s Request for Financial Services—But They Have a Request
SKAGWAY, Alaska–Two credit unions have responded to this town’s request for expanded financial services—but each has a catch: they are looking for free office space to get started. According to KHNS, Anchorage-based Credit Union 1 and Ketchikan-based Tongass FCU, have expressed interest in starting mini-branches in Skagway,...
Wedding Bells: Vernon C. Rock Jr. and Kelly M. Ningeulook
Vernon C. Rock Jr and Kelly M. Ningeulook were united in marriage June 3, 2024 at the Shishmaref Lutheran Church in Shishmaref, Alaska. The bride is the daughter of Alfred and Carol Ningeulook of Shishmaref, and granddaughter of Willa Seetomona of Shishmaref. The groom is the son of Vernon C....
New Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance Announces Key Appointments to Team
Just days after her inauguration the new mayor of Anchorage has announced a few additions to her team. A deputy chief of staff and a policy director are among the latest appointments made by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. She's also dubbed two "special assistants" to focus on homelessness and health as well as housing and transportation.
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.
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...
Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler bids farewell during JBER change of command ceremony
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Surrounded by loved ones, community members, and fellow soldiers, Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler bid farewell on June 24 during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Eifler, who took command of the 11th Airborne Division just over two years ago, passed the torch to...
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...
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