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Suzanne LaFrance Sworn In as Anchorage's First Female Mayor Amidst Celebration
Suzanne LaFrance has been sworn into office officially making her the city's first-ever elected female mayor. Hundreds came out to Town Square Park in Anchorage to witness the big day. A giant American flag was displayed proudly over the center of town. "When I arrived at city hall this morning,...
Lower 48 police department explains different body camera policy after 4 Anchorage police shootings
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As Anchorage welcomed its new mayor on Monday, some of the public were in protest. During Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s inauguration in Town Square Park, members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation could be heard protesting nearby, calling for not only the immediate release of body camera video for the officer-involved shootings, but also the creation of a civilian oversight committee.
Rain with mild temperatures calms McDonald Fire
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - On Monday, the interior received light rain which calmed the McDonald Fire, helping to clear the air of smoke. According to the BLM Alaska Fire Service, some strong winds are expected on Tuesday, and firefighters are prepared to respond. Currently, there are crews securing a 50...
Kenai grocer celebrates 50 years on the job
While she passes out celebratory cake to friends and grocery shoppers Saturday, customers may notice something different about Kenai Safeway’s Ava Bassett. Even though she’s the store’s oldest employee, her work ethic has never faded. Bassett seems to greet and interact with customers more enthusiastically, with a smile and witty sense of humor.
State races to battle erosion threatening Glenn Highway in Sutton
SUTTON, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Department of Transportation is working to mitigate a section of the Glenn Highway currently threatened by the fast-moving waters of the Matanuska River. Higher river levels have led to rapid erosion over the past few weeks, which has claimed around 100 feet of the...
Escaped campfire started weekend Tustumena blaze; crews still treating burn area
A wildfire that burned more than 50 acres west of Tustumena Lake this weekend was caused by an escaped campfire at Centennial Lake Campground, according to the Alaska Division of Forestry. Campers near the Slackwater boat launch were evacuated Saturday as firefighters responded to the area, about 15 miles south of Soldotna.
Fairbanks Senior Center begins a new era of life
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - At long last, after pandemic closure, extended construction, program expansions and a collective community effort, the Fairbanks Senior Center is once again fully open. “We’re just growing and growing,” exclaimed Pat Ives, president of the center’s board of directors, “and we’re just so pleased to come...
Soldotna council OKs budget amendments
Soldotna City Council members approved amendments to their operating budget Wednesday. The spending plan covers the fiscal year that starts on July 1. No changes were made to the city’s sales or property tax rates. Soldotna uses a budget structure that covers two fiscal years instead of one. Council...
Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds
(Reuters) - Glaciers in the Juneau Icefield in southeastern Alaska are melting at a faster rate than previously thought and may reach an irreversible tipping point sooner than expected, according to a study published on Tuesday.
Dunleavy Signs Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, Vetoes Money For KPBSD
Governor Mike Dunleavy transmitted the Fiscal Year 2025 state operating and capital budgets on Friday, June 28. The Governor line-item vetoed and signed the appropriation bills Thursday afternoon. One of the line item vetoes included $11.9 million marked by the legislature for the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage School Districts to settle a dispute over pandemic relief funds.
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