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Juneau was built on mining. Can recreational mining at Sheep Creek continue?
The Alaska Gastineau Mill closed in 1921 due to ore that was too low grade to mine cost-effectively. Its remnants are visible on the hill above Thane Road — and below the road on the Sheep Creek Delta miners are still searching for gold from the tailings. However, impacts...
StarDate Susitna 7-28-24, by Kathleen Fleming
This is Part 1 of a 3 or 4 part StarDate Susitna series featuring interviews with area residents who went to see the Total Solar Eclipse last April. Kathleen Fleming introduces Corinne, Elliott, Sally, Karl, Linda, Will and Holly, and asks the first 5 of 18 questions.
Peddle/Paddle Battle participants raise over $17,000 for medical center education programs
Dozens of bikers and kayakers — and one paddleboarder — spent the better part of their Saturday morning pedaling and paddling along several miles of Petersburg’s shoreline through the summer drizzle. But it was all for a good cause: to help raise money for Petersburg Medical Center’s continuing education program.
Photos: Golden Days in Fairbanks
The annual Golden Days parade, street fair and duck race along the Chena River kicked off in Fairbanks on July 20, 2024. More than 8,000 rubber ducks are dropped into the Chena River for the annual duck race from the Wendell Street Bridge to race down to the Cushman Street Bridge. Since 1952, Golden Days have celebrated the founding of Fairbanks with mostly Gold Rush-related activities. These activities include the Old Tyme Games, such as pie eating and balloon toss.
Congratulations to our Early Bird winners of The Seldovia Carving Restoration Project!
???????: ‘Most Curb Appeal’ and ‘Most Improved Carving’ contest entries are due by August 15. Awards on August 18, 2024! For more info, call 907-406-0044 or email SeldoviaCOCSecretary@gmail.com. Tags: Alaska, Seldovia, Seldovia Alaska, Seldovia Carving Restoration Project. Category: Bulletin Board.
Photos: Anchorage heats up for summer festivities on Fourth Avenue
This series of photographs was captured with a disposable camera on June 22 in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. It was a sunny 77 degrees Fahrenheit as people filled the streets for various activities. Many patrons visited hot dog vendors and shops around Fourth Avenue. Others attended the Downtown Summer Solstice Celebration. The celebration has drawn thousands of attendees in past years, according to the Anchorage Downtown Partnership.
Eaglecrest board to interview candidates for general manager this week
Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area has some big plans underway, and they’re looking for a new leader to help bring them across the finish line. On Friday, the Eaglecrest Board of Directors will hold a public meeting at City Hall to interview two finalists for general manager. And on Saturday, skiers will get a chance to chat with the candidates at a meet and greet at the Eaglecrest Lodge.
Lingít Word of the Week: G̱aat — sockeye salmon
This is Lingít Word of the Week. Each week, we feature a Lingít word voiced by master speakers. Lingít has been spoken throughout present-day Southeast Alaska and parts of Canada for over ten thousand years. Gunalchéesh to X̱’unei Lance Twitchell, Goldbelt Heritage Foundation and the University of...
Women’s Hoops Announces Additional Newcomers for 2024-25 Season
FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks Women's Basketball program and head coach Amy Donovan have announced additional signings for the 2024-25 season. The list includes three guards and two forwards. Starting off the list of introductions are our three new guards. Taylor Pilot | PG | 5-5 | Fresno, Calif. |...
An Alaskan community’s slow and costly move to higher ground
In southwest Alaska, on the banks of the Ninglick River, the native Yup’ik Village of Newtok sits on permafrost that is melting as the climate warms. Schaeffer: “They have extreme sinking of the village as well as extreme erosion, and so therefore they have no choice but to move. They have had miles of land lost to the river.”
Husky rescued after three days stranded on cliff in Kachemak Bay State Park
Celia, affectionately known as “BG” or “Baby Girl,” is a four-year-old husky mix. She joined owner Brittany Briley and a friend on a nearly 56-mile hike on Thursday, July 18. Briley kept Celia leashed for most of the journey as they hiked the Tutka Bay Front Door trail and the surrounding backcountry in Kachemak Bay State Park. However, BG ran off when they reached Graduation Peak, approximately five miles from the City of Seldovia.
Salmon Jam promotes community arts with rockin’ music, tasty bites
Rain clouds parted and the sun was present for Salmon Jam festivities that kicked off with food vendors, an artisan market, and plenty of music on July 19 — the community celebrating what sustains Cordova: Salmon and art. Day one. Salmon Jam weekend began with Friday performances around town...
New Supply Chain Agreement Links Alaska, Ohio, Arizona for EVs
Graphite One and Lucid Motors have announced a significant step in creating a supply chain that spans Alaska, Ohio, and Arizona. The agreement, unveiled during a U.S. Capitol briefing last week, will establish a fully U.S.-based supply chain for advanced graphite materials, crucial for the production of electric vehicle batteries.
As rain ends, sunshine and warmth return to Southcentral
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Wet and cool weather has taken hold across much of the state the last few weeks, with signs summer could be returning to parts of the state. Despite the recent uptick in precipitation, Anchorage and surrounding areas will see drier and warmer weather in the coming days.
Olympics: Former UAF sharpshooter Sagen Maddalena places fourth in air rifle for Team USA
Sagen Maddalena, who competed in shooting sports for the University of Alaska Fairbanks for six years, nearly medaled, but came in fourth place in the women’s 10m air rifle competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Monday, as she competed for Team USA in Chateauroux, France. Maddalena, born...
Search continues for 2 missing after boat capsizes near Akiak
A search remains underway for two missing passengers of a boat that capsized Saturday on the Kuskokwim River near Akiak. According to an Alaska State Troopers online dispatch, another passenger was able to self-rescue, though the survivor was unaware of the location of the other passengers. Akiachak Tribal Police Chief...
Local English News: July 30, 2024
Search continues for 2 missing after boat capsizes near Akiak. Akiak hopes that end of community's power generation woes is near. and viewers from around the world peek at the lives of Tongass brown and black bears at Anan Wildlife Observatory.
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