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BPD says K-9 unit located fentanyl, methamphetamine in vehicle following traffic stop
The Bethel Police Department (BPD) said that it seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cash following an Aug. 6 traffic stop. According to a charging document filed in Bethel Superior Court, 32-year-old Jonnelle Laraux was initially pulled over for having improperly displayed and expired tags. During the traffic stop, she allegedly told police her name was Kristy Nick and was arrested after the traffic stop for driving with an expired license under the name Kristy Nick. But police say that Laraux had given officers a false name, which was discovered when she was taken to the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center.
Weekend benefit for Steven Kissack raises $5.2K for local housing nonprofit
A Juneau stage was packed with artists on Saturday night. They were there to pay tribute to Steven Kissack, a local man who was shot and killed by law enforcement during a standoff last month. Many on stage and in the crowd knew Kissack — he’d lived on the streets...
Flood-damaged vehicle disposal begins soon
Many residents have cars or trucks that have been damaged or totaled by the flood and are now wondering what steps to take. There are a few options, depending on if you plan on filing an insurance claim for your vehicle or not. If filing an insurance claim:. For those...
American Seafoods relaunches $150K grant program for Western Alaska
American Seafoods Group relaunched its grant program last week, now known as the American Seafoods Community Partnership Program. American Seafoods is the largest at-sea processor of wild Alaska pollock and hake in the U.S. and is based in Seattle, Washington. The program provides donations to organizations and groups in Western Alaska to fund community projects that address food security and other needs and will provide almost double the amount in grant funding under the new name.
FBI Anchorage seeking information from public about attempted bank robbery
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - An attempted robbery took place at an Anchorage branch of the First National Bank Alaska on Thursday, August 8, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect. According to a press release, at 5:38 p.m. that day,...
NCLH Donates $50,000 to Flood Relief Efforts in Juneau
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has announced a donation of $50,000 to the Juneau Community Foundation. According to a press release, this contribution is a significant move to support flood recovery efforts in Juneau and aims to provide direct financial assistance to residents affected by the natural disaster. The city...
2024 Anchorage Economic Development Luncheon | Addressing Alaskans
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2024 Economic Development Luncheon. AEDC President and CEO, Jenna Wright, presents results of economic confidence surveys and updates on Anchorage’s job market. AEDC also discusses their economic proposal to invest in the city called “Choose Anchorage.” Presenters also include Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, who gives an update on her first weeks in office, and keynote speaker, Andrew Busch, who discusses economic trends that could affect Alaska.
Biologists say there are more invasive species in Alaska than ever before
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Plants and animals that aren’t indigenous to Alaska are called invasive species, and they can harm the natural environment. Now, wildlife and plant biologists across the state are saying the issue is worse than ever before. “We’re kind of facing the most invasive species we’ve...
Seward Highway Reopens After Sporadic Closures During Standoff In Indian
A police standoff Friday morning led to hours of sporadic closures on the Seward Highway between Anchorage and Girdwood. According to the Anchorage Police Department, officers got a report of a fight in the Chugach State Park Indian Creek parking lot shortly before 7 a.m. The fight involved a man and a woman outside of a motorhome.
Building at center of Eielson Street fire ‘a total loss,” fire chief says
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A structure fire at an abandoned house on Eielson Street in Fairbanks led occupants of a neighboring home to evacuate Saturday morning. “There weren’t any injuries or casualties, but the one building was a total loss, and the secondary building did sustain some fire damage from that initial fire,” Fairbanks Fire Department Fire Chief Andrew Coccaro said.
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