907 Updates January 26 -31, February 01 – 07, 2023

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KTUU: Anchorage Police Department begins carrying naloxone and more ->

KTOO: Responders work hours to rescue injured Juneau skier near Eaglecrest and more ->

KYUK: Alaska Public Safety officials release a draft policy to put body cameras on troopers; Alaska public defenders to refuse some Nome and Bethel cases due to shortage of attorneys and more ->

Alaska Native News: Halibut Cove Woman Indicted on Federal Charges of Interfering with a Seaplane; Butterflies in the middle of winter; This Day In Alaska History and more ->

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Eric Rustad sentenced for January 2020 domestic violence murder; Jamison Gallion sentenced to 37 years for setting fires in Two Rivers area; Daniel Serkov indicted for Delta Junction double homicide; Remains found in 1997 near Canadian border identified as hunter last seen in the 70s and more ->

The Arctic Sounder: Utqiagvik residents greet the return of the sun with traditional dance and more ->

KINY: Alaska’s governor, lieutenant governor and top officials are in line for a pay increase and more ->

KSTK: Kelp help: Study shows clean-water benefits of kelp and more ->

The Seward Journal February 01 to 07, 2023

Resurrection Bay Historical Society: Kim Kowalski-Rogers will be featured presenter of the “Thursdays: Our History” program starting at 7 pm Feb. 16 in the Library & Museum community room. She will reminisce about the years her family owned and operated Dreamland Bowl and more ->

KFSK: Petersburg sees increase in fentanyl-laced pills; Petersburg’s Public Library recognized for its stellar programming, attendance, and engagement and more ->

KRBD: Ketchikan group’s upcoming CPR training aims to spread lifesaving knowledge in Filipino community and more ->

KUCB: Aqalix Qada! Episode 4: How to deep fry Chagix̂ ; Aqalix Qada! Episode 5: Genee’s Unignax̂ Jam and more ->

Delta Wind: Rescue personnel escape near miss and more ->

Alaska Mill & Feed: All about chickens

We’re kicking off 2023 with new classes!
Register for Chickens 101
Advanced Chickens Class
Feb 11 at 10am
Mandy will go over all you need to know about raising your chickens in Alaska. This class will go more in depth into nutrition, egg handling and more.

And
Try before you buy!
We’re hosting a sampling event at The Mill on February 11th from 2-4pm and February 25th from 2-4pm where we’ll be giving away FREE 4lb bags of Nature’s Logic dog and cat food.

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) joins 800 KINY “Action Line” in Juneau – February 6, 2023

Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) joins Juneau’s Action Line Radio Show

Craig Medred: 1,000 cuts

Craig Medred: Reinventing salmon

Craig Medred: The truth benders

Simple Living Alaska: Spear Fishing Northern Pike | Third Time’s a Charm

AK News

Recent Research Spreadsheets
Our students have compiled research in three topic areas. Below are the links to their research tables that can be downloaded for searching and viewing. For a state-by-state review of Mandatory Reporter laws, click here. For a state-by-state review of Background Check laws, click...
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Legislative Drafting Students
Our students spend the summer working on the research project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children have been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized. Here are...
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Bob and Weave: How to Mix Character Actions and Internal Thoughts – By Janice Hardy… December 4, 2024
on Fiction University: The smoother the flow between action and thought, the stronger the scene will be. Although some scenes (and some writers) naturally find the perfect balance between action and internal thought, other scenes take work to get that balance right. Tip it too far in either direction, and the writing can come across […]
Chris The Story Reading Ape

Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023
All-American patriot, artist, designer, entrepreneur, flower arranger, chef, and joyful servant, Sunny Lou Starling, was carried on the wings of angels to the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 6, 2023. She once said her mission was to “Gather and feed all you can, as often as you can, because you never know if […]
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WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022
WASP Deanie Bishop Parrish, 44-W-4"Failure isn't failure unless you let it be. It's simply a change in direction. Just count your many blessings move on. With God's help, anything is possible!"Deanie Bishop Parrish passed away peacefully in her home in Waco, Texas, on February 24, 2022, just one day shy of her 100th birthday. She met every challenge […]
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Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 519 October 30, 2024
Editors Note: After posting over five thousand features and twenty five thousand images over the last thirteen years, the time has come to end posting weekly features here on The Old Motor. At this point, the site’s future hasn’t been decided, although it will remain online for the foreseeable future. There may be future updates...
David Greenlees
Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 518 October 23, 2024
In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back on all the earlier parts of this series here. The photos are via Americar....
David Greenlees

Lititz: 1942 December 4, 2024
November 1942. Lititz, Pennsylvania. "Tracks of the Lancaster-Reading Railroad. Two trains come through every day. In the distance is the local chocolate factory." Acetate negative by Marjory Collins for the Office of War Information. View full size.
Dave
Dig In, Folks: 1942 December 2, 2024
November 1942. "Neffsville, Pennsylvania. Thanksgiving dinner at the house of Earle Landis." Acetate negative by Marjory Collins for the Office of War Information. View full size.
Dave

No kisses in Lititz December 4, 2024
In reply to Lititz: 1942: The chocolate factory must be Wilbur Chocolate, maker of Wilbur Buds, a predecessor of that other chocolate maker's Kisses. Wilbur produced candy at the factory until 2016, when owner Cargill shuttered it. The building is now a mixed use development with hotel, condos, and shops. Wilbur has another, more modern […]
archfan
That plate at the near end of the table -- December 4, 2024
In reply to Dig In, Folks: 1942: Do we suppose that Marjory Collins was invited to dinner?
mgolden

Hungarian Wax Peppers October 18, 2024
Here’s an old Italian recipe for canning peppers, one of my husband’s favorites. Searching the internet, you’ll come across many variations — all probably good — but here’s a basic recipe to start you on your course. The kids and I canned these using the boiling method, though pressure canners might make the process easier. Not sure how, […]
gardenfrisk
Easy Microgreens June 13, 2023
Microgreens seem to be all the rage these days and for good reason: they are packed with nutrients and easy to grow! The USDA and University of Maryland found that leaves from microgreens had more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plants. And great flavor. Plus, you don’t need a lot of space […]
gardenfrisk

Chicken and Butternut Squash Orzo December 4, 2024
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Best kind of weeknight meal! Tender chicken, roasted butternut squash, creamy orzo and sneaked in greens! Full disclosure: Yes, this is as lush, velvety and cozy as it looks. With the creamiest of orzos, pan seared chicken thighs, roasted butternut squash and […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Enchiladas November 23, 2024
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Best way to use up your leftover holiday turkey (or chicken!). A crowd-pleaser for kids + grown ups! We all love a leftover turkey slider. But have we had leftover Thanksgiving turkey enchiladas stuffed with melted cheddar cheese both inside and on […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn December 3, 2024
A growing chorus is calling for cuts to Veteran Affairs disability benefits as a way to save federal dollars — a move that ignores the very real costs of two decades of war, and could cause irreparable harm to generations of veterans, experts warn. The most recent call for cuts is a widely criticized opinion […]
Jeff Schogol
After a new soldier’s death, his unit worked around the clock to make his final uniform perfect December 3, 2024
Pfc. Dillon Easton died in his sleep on Nov. 17 at his home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, five months after being assigned to the 34th Infantry Division, better known as the Red Bulls. Due to a backlog of the Army’s latest dress uniforms, the Army Green Service Uniform, Easton wasn’t going to have one for […]
Joshua Skovlund

Tepees and Buckley's Golf Balls November 14, 2024
Tuesday, November 12A pretty mellow day for Martha and I, this day marks the 29th Anniversary of her putting up with me as a husband. I say it often, the woman should be sainted!No festivities planned for or wanted by either of us, there'll be trips to foreign lands in our future we'd rather save […]
redlegsrides
Post-Snow Storm Views of Mount Blue Sky November 10, 2024
Record-breaking snow falls, this past three days. We approached two feet of snow accumulation I think here in our cul-de-sac in the SE portion of the mess which is Metro Denver!Lets just say I spent quite a bit of time running the snow-blower and doing some shoveling along with my loving wife Martha.I elected not […]
redlegsrides

Hey Democrats: It’s Not the Volume, It’s the Frequency November 9, 2024
The reference might be a bit antiquated in our online age, but frequency means the radio station you’re dialed in to. Volume, of course, is how loudly the radio is turned up.I’m sure there are some exceptions, but the overwhelming majority of explanations I’ve seen from Democrats following their crushing loss in what they constantly […]
Barry Eisler
Some Post-Election Thoughts November 6, 2024
Obviously there’s a lot to discuss about the 2024 election results. I’ll offer just the following.None of this is about the merits of either candidate; it’s about the broad dynamics that shaped the outcome. You don’t have to like those dynamics any more than you like any other aspect of reality. But as the saying […]
Barry Eisler

Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019
Long before we were a sailing family, Alisa and I were a young couple in love with adventuring in Alaska. The opportunity to introduce Eric and Elias to the delights of outdoor living in the Great Land was one of the big bright sides of our return to Alaska. Earlier this winter, the boys and […]
Letting go March 20, 2019
So...this beautiful island is our home. See the barky? The boys just had their spring break. A week off from school and nothing to keep us from buggering off in Galactic. The weather was generally poor - nothing like the pics above for the most part - so we just snuck off to the west […]

PDS on PBS II Cross post from "Frozen Grin" April 5, 2024
Here is a link to a story about my struggle to draw with Parkinson's Disease. the story is from "The Daily Cartoonist" a Web journal concerning the world of professional cartooning. It was occasioned by the release of the documentary "Matters of Mind, My Parkinson's" which follows three families and their efforts to cope […]
Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's, PBS Looks at PD and PD-S March 4, 2024
Here is a short trailer for the PBS documentary "Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's. It follows the attempts of three people and their families to cope with the progressive, disabling and incurable neurological condition. The film won the Audience Choice Award for documentaries at the recent San Francisco Film Festival, possibly due to a scenery-chewing […]
Peter Dunlap-Shohl

Identifying Devil’s Club Plant August 10, 2023
Devil’s Club is a common wild plant in Alaska that’s large & covered in hidden sharp thorns, growing everywhere from remote forests to even well-groomed Anchorage city trails. Just because you’re “in town” doesn’t mean you won’t run into devil’s club. It’s smart to stay on the trails, particularly if you’re not confident spotting it. […]
Ashley
Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022
Here’s a delicious fall-time spin on classic blueberry muffins. If you’re a solo adult who likes good food, this recipe is for you. Or if you’ve got extra kitchen “helpers” around (read: kids who need entertainment), turn baking these Halloween muffins into a fun toddler snacktivity. Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy brand […]
Ashley

"Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022
I’m home now. I’m looking at the flea market couch I brought up from California; I had cushions made three times over the years till I got it just right. Now it’s just right. It’s been in my life 42 years. Tim has been in my life 34 years, but he had to be out of […]
CloudyinAK
Goodbye, Toronto May 10, 2022
I’m saying my goodbyes to Toronto. I’ve seen my last Hot Docs Festival film, and I’m just back from my last author program. I’ve probably had my last roti, checked out my last book at my local branch library, gone to my last art workshop. Horror of horrors, I’ve even watched my last play. The thing […]
CloudyinAK

Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020
It’s here. The big day. My memoir, the one I spent 15 years struggling over, launches today from Raised Voice Press. I’m feeling very exposed, very vulnerable. This is not at all similar to when Dolls Behaving Badly launched from Hachette Book Group. That was a novel, and while some of it was based on… […]
cinthiaritchie
Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019
I had had Alaska writer Dan Walker’s YA novel SECONDHAND SUMMER on my list for a long time, and two weeks ago finally had the chance to dive in. I wasn’t disappointed. Walker’s book, geared for middle school readers (but still immensely enjoyable for adults), follows 14-year-old Sam’s move to Anchorage from the small fishing… […]
cinthiaritchie

Sitka Nature Show #318 – Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer June 30, 2024
Download Radio Show The June 30th show featured a conversation with Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer in our semi-regular cross-over between the Sitka Library Show and the Sitka Nature Show. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here or on the page I’ve set up […]
matt goff
Sitka Nature Show #317 – Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere June 16, 2024
Download Radio Show The June 16th show featured a conversation with Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere. Daniel was the artist who crafted the Sitka violin commissioned for the Sitka Summer Music Festival by Marcel and Connie LaPerriere, it was the made out of wood sourced in Sitka by Zach LaPerriere. We discussed the of the […]
matt goff

Sandra’s Overnight Artisan 10" Cast Iron Soft Bread-No Knead March 2, 2024
INGREDIENTS3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant)1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1-1/2 cups slightly warm water (tepid)--2 teaspoons canola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising)-2 TB butter melted in ramekin, with brush (set aside)--10” Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletMETHODAdd flour to bowl. Add yeast […]
sandra
Sandra's Fresh Apple Pecan Cake (9x13") September 18, 2023
My husband loves this cakeso much he had two pieces 'after' eating lunch...Ingredients2 Eggs1 ½ cup Canola Oil2 cups Granulated Sugar3 cups A-P Flour2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg½ teaspoon Kosher Salt1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda4 cups Chopped Apples (peeled and cored): measure after chopping1 cup chopped Pecans: measure after chopping1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract⅔ […]
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