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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...
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....
River Report: Salmon runs enter interior rivers
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The first salmon to reach the river near Fairbanks arrived in late June, but it wasn’t until July that salmon fishing could begin. Each year, Interior Alaska eagerly awaits the arrival of the salmon runs which occurs between mid June and early July. For 2024, chinook salmon arrived first but a little late. The first was counted in the Chena River on June 30.
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...
Dog travel laws set to change
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - If you are traveling across the border for vacations this summer with your family pet, it is important to check all legal requirements to do so. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is enforcing new guidelines beginning August 1. The CDC says tightening restrictions are mostly...
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...
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....
Alaskans react to $1,718 PFD in governor’s signed budget
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - With a signed budget that included more than $230 million in cuts, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced a slightly higher Permanent Fund dividend than what lawmakers agreed on at the end of the session. The governor said his signed budget includes a PFD check of approximately $1,718...
Mount Marathon Preview: All 4 reigning champs return to defend title
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - While anyone who conquers Mount Marathon — the holiday run up and down a 3,000-foot tall rock outside of Seward — could be considered a champion, there are four winners of the 2023 race returning to defend their respective titles on Thursday. The “Marvelous...
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