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Melissa Jacobsen to be next Homer City Manager
Melissa Jacobsen is officially stepping into the city manager position. This follows a months-long process to hire a new manager after the Homer City Council terminated its contract with Rob Dumouchel. The council reviewed the contract during a closed, executive session at a special meeting on July 17. They approved it by a resolution at their July 22 meeting.
Former Alaska legislator’s voter misconduct trial postponed, again
On Wednesday, former Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux’s voter misconduct trial was postponed until November because of new evidence submitted by prosecution the day prior. The trial was scheduled to begin Thursday. The trial has been rescheduled at least four times since LeDoux and two associates were first accused of voter misconduct and unlawful interference with voting […]
Construction Report: Maintenance and Operations the “first responders” of the DOT
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A sinkhole on the Steese highway prompted a swift response from the Alaska Dept. of Transportation (DOT) last week. As potholes, sinkholes and other small damages accrue in our roadways, the go-to solution is not a full rehabilitation of the road, but rather a quick fix to a short section where the damage is located. These repairs are managed within the DOT usually, avoiding the need to contract labor. That work is conducted by the DOT’s maintenance and operations crews.
Anchorage police now have a 45-day deadline to release certain body camera footage
The Anchorage Police Department’s revised body camera policy went into effect Monday. The policy says the chief of police still has discretion to keep recordings of certain incidents from becoming public, but the chief must publicly explain why in detail. Otherwise, the recordings, which may have redactions, should be published within 45 days. Incidents covered include uses of force that lead to serious injuries or deaths, police shootings generally and deaths in custody.
Talk on the Rock: Susan Wise-Eagle and Bruce Eagle on Nemo Point Friday night potlucks
Episode 20: Although Wrangell is a small town, people find ways to connect with others. KSTK’s News Director Colette Czarnecki chatted with Bruce Eagle and Susan Wise-Eagle about the Nemo Point Friday night potlucks. They shared some of their experiences and went into the history of how the potlucks began in the ’90s.
Peter Pan owner Rodger May bids on some of company's assets
This spring, Peter Pan Seafoods was put into a receivership by a Washington state court after the company became unable to pay its bills. Silver Bay Seafoods stepped in to operate Peter Pan’s plants in Dillingham and in Port Moller. It also put in a bid for some of Peter Pan’s assets. But then, one of Peter Pan’s owners came back with a counter offer—and an accusation: that the bidding process wasn’t fair. He recently scored a victory in that battle.
Soldier from Provo dies after being hit by suspected DUI driver in Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A U.S. soldier from Provo died after he was hit by a woman who is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol Monday night, according to the Fairbanks Police Department. Pfc. Arturo Alejandro Gomez, 29, was working as a gate guard at Fort Wainwright in...
As season winds down, fishing crews reflect
As the season starts to wind down, many fishing crews are weighing whether to keep fishing or whether to pack it in and go home. At the Dillingham harbor on Thursday, July 18, many crews were already scrubbing down their boats or pulling them out of the water. Connor Armstrong...
Boaters urged to watch out for entangled whale near Unalaska
The entangled whale was last spotted Monday afternoon trailing a faded orange bullet-shaped buoy about one foot long and 4.5 inches wide, along with an unknown length of loose line. The entangled humpback whale in Nateekin Bay has moved outside of the surrounding Unalaska Bay and is trailing a buoy....
Living The Alaska Dream: Kenai’s New Fire Chief Wraps Up First Week On The Job
The City of Kenai’s recently installed fire chief, Jay Teague, didn’t just wrap up his first week of a new job on Monday; he and his wife wrapped up their first week of a lifelong dream: moving to Alaska. It’s a sentiment familiar to many Alaskans who checked...
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