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907 Updates January 22,2025

KTUU: Traffic grinds to a halt along Glenn Highway after head-on collision, leaving 6 injured; Municipality of Anchorage closes books on Hickel Settlement and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Tongass Voices: Rich Mattson on uncovering stories from the pages of Juneau’s history and more ->

 
 
 
 

KYUK: ‘They can begin their own libraries.’ Mountain Village brings back book fair by rewriting the rules; Rep. Nellie Jimmie sworn into office, Sen. Lyman Hoffman is Senate President pro tem and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Sullivan Receives Commitments from Collins on Key Priorities for Alaska Veterans; A Third of the Arctic’s Landmass is Now a Source of Carbon: Study; This Day in Alaska History-January 22nd, 1902 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fort Wainwright soldier found guilty of sexually abusing 3 teens and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: Ketchikan City Council approves 12.5% electric rate hike and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Kodiak City Council, Borough protest Second Floor’s license after objecting to Peking’s and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority chooses new chief executive; Bill to provide free breakfast and lunch for all Alaska students filed in the Legislature and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Jennifer, Only In Your State Alaska: Skip the Crowds: Explore Alaska’s 5 Quietest Trails and Parks This Month Find solitude and stunning views on some Alaska’s most most underrated winter hiking trails.

 
 
 
 

907 Updates January 20-21, 2025

KTUU: Native Village of Eklutna opens gaming hall to limited number of patrons in Birchwood and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTOO: Lawmakers and union call on Dunleavy administration to release drafts of state salary study; Haines Assembly sticks with dock plan despite litigation with contractor and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Peter Moses, of Saint Mary’s, Sentenced to 99 Years for Sexual Assault in the Second Degree; President Trump Unleashes Alaska’s Economy in Single, Sweeping Executive Order; Three rockets will ignite Poker Flat’s 2025 launch season; This Day in Alaska History-January 20th, 1913; This Day in Alaska History-January 21st, 1905 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Shageluk teacher celebrates 50 years of teaching and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: Subsea cable break could interrupt, slow Arctic communications for months, company says and more ->
 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: Local ambulance service to discontinue service as of February 21 and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Casea Peterson, Only In Alaska: These 9 Weird Laws In Alaska Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: 16 Things You’ll Remember If You Grew Up In The 80s In Alaska
 
 
 
 

Juneau Empire: Tlingit and Haida offers a safe haven for women in recovery Reopened Haven House is the third shelter in Reentry and Recovery program.

 
 
 
 
U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Alaska: U.S. Attorney S. Lane Tucker Announces Alaska’s Designation as Jurisdiction of Focus Under the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA)

 
 
 
 
Eye on the Arctic: Sexual assault trial of former priest scheduled to begin in Iqaluit

 
 
 
 

907Updates January 19, 2025

KTUU: ‘To be the best American:’ former pro-football player brings MLK Jr. day to the slopes and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: National Weather Service updates criteria for cold weather advisories in Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaska History-January 18th, 1909 and more ->

 
 
 
 
KUAC: 01-17-25 Beyond The Weather

 
 
 
 

KTOO: Juneau Afternoon: 49 Writers Winter Words Fundraiser, Alaska Theater Festival: Radio Plays, Alaska Legislature preview

 
 
 
 

907 Updates January 18, 2025

KTUU: Proposed bond would make safety improvements to Anchorage’s Town Square Park ‘We just can’t have this minor part of the population taking over the park from the rest of us.’; Former Anchorage mayor Bronson takes lead manager job at airport; Warming weather could be impacting bear hibernation patterns and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: Fluoride-free Juneau offers a glimpse of what RFK’s plan could mean for America’s dental health and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Alexie clinches Holiday Classic win as mushing season slowly takes shape and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Learn fun, fascinating facts about Alaska slugs and more ->

 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: City of Kotzebue grapples with budget and infrastructure challenges and more ->

 
 
 
 

By Megan McDonald, Only In Alaska: I Discovered Alaska’s Best-Kept Sweet Secret at Holy Moley Donuts The unassuming Holy Moley Donuts promises a sugary escape that Alaskans and visitors alike won’t soon forget.

 
 
 
 

907 Updates January 14-17, 2025

OEM Alert: The Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in support of the Administration, is facilitating a damage assessment related to the recent severe winter storm.
Data collected will help determine what, if any, additional support Anchorage may request from partners, state, or federal resources. This data will also help our community understand broader impacts of the storm so we can prepare better for future incidents.
The survey is open to any residents or business owners within the Municipality of Anchorage and is available through January 31.
Take the survey at https://bit.ly/EOCJanStormDamage
This tool is for assessment purposes only.

Residents seeking immediate assistance with food, shelter, or connection to other resources are encouraged to call Alaska 2-1-1 Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM

 
 
 
 

KTUU: Suspect shot at by Sitka police after striking officer with vehicle and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: Revived bill would allow victims of domestic violence, law enforcement to make home addresses private; Juneau lawmaker makes another attempt to restore a public pension system; U.S. Forest Service proposal to raise five kootéeyaa at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center met with questions of Indigenous agency, identity and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Bethel’s tribe repatriates remains of four Yupiit ancestors; Kuskokwim Consortium Library recommended for $1.4M grant to expand digital access ahd more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaksa Native News: Mickee Thompson sentenced to 65 Years for 2018 Murder; AG Taylor New Chair of Attorney General Alliance; This Day in Alaska History-January 14th, 1869; This Day in Alaska History-January 15th, 1959; This Day in Alaska History-January 16th, 1920; This Day in Alaska History-January 17th, 1913 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairanks News Webcenter 11: $2M bail set for man charged in Fairbanks fatal shooting Accused shooter had threatened to bring a gun to bar after conflict in November 2024; Circle man indicted for shooting, killing a man and leaving him outside in -50 below; Measles case reported in Alaska from Seattle flight and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: City of Kotzebue grapples with budget and infrastructure challenges and more ->

 
 
 
 
KINY: Grocery shoppers willing to pay more for Alaska Grown produce, study finds; Alaska officials preparing geothermal lease sale at Cook Inlet volcano and more ->

 
 
 
 
KSTK: U.S. Army apologizes to Wrangell Cooperative Association for bombarding village; not all clans accept apology and more ->

 
 
 
 
KFSK: Petersburg man pleads not guilty to federal charges for explicit sexual content of children; WAVE’s executive director resigns and more ->
 
 
 
 
KRBD: Saxman on boil-water advisory after water tank runs dry and more ->

 
 
 
 

KUCB: All-purpose vehicles remain illegal on Unalaska streets, after mayor vetoes recent code change and more ->

 
 
 
 
Delta Wind: Mitchell files for protective order and more ->

 
 
 
 

KMXT: Coast Guard with assistance rescues two from capsized Kodiak fishing vessel; KIBSD recommends closing North Star as it takes next step in budget talks and more ->
 
 
 
 

Eurasia Review: Invasive Pike Use Marine Corridors To Colonize New Alaska Territory
 
 
 
 
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By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Take These 12 Incredible Alaska Hikes, One for Each Month of the Year Discover 12 of the best hikes in Alaska, each offering unique and stunning views throughout the year.

 
 
 
 
KTUU: A hero in Homer: First responder saves woman’s life just in time

 
 
 
 

Simple Living Alaska: A Wall Made of Cookies | Working on the Seed Room at 50 Below

 
 
 
 

907 Updates January 12-13, 2025

KTUU: Winds surpass 100 mph in Anchorage, flooding reported in Southcentral; Roof ripped off Anchorage home amid intense wind gusts and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTOO: As Alaska lawmakers begin introducing bills, public pension revival is poised to advance; Wildlife Conservation Center raises 30,000 bucks to rebuild deer shelter and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Tidal action and fierce winds flood low-lying areas of Kwigillingok and more –
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Anthony Herring Sentenced for 2021 Murder; $47 Million in Grant Funding Awarded for Alaska Transportation Projects; This Day in Alaska History-January 12th, 1916; This Day in Alaska History-January 13th, 1946 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Legislative task force offers possible actions to rescue troubled Alaska seafood industry and more ->

 
 
 
 
KMXT: Construction of City of Kodiak’s multi-million-dollar fire station continues on schedule and more ->

 
 
 
 

By Megan McDonald: Embark on an Alaskan Winter Adventure Aboard the Aurora Winter Train
 
 
By Megan McDonald: 25 Things I Can’t Wait to Do in Alaska in 2025 Discover 25 things to do in 2025 for a year of adventure in Alaska.

 
 
 
 

907 Updates January 09-11, 2025

Condolences
KTUU: Celebration of life set for Dane Ferguson, Alaska hero and snowmachine legend

 
 
 
 

KTUU: Anchorage man sentenced in 2018 murder case; Identity of Midtown Anchorage police shooting suspect confirmed in court documents and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: Juneau police: Man who died inside Mendenhall Valley home intentionally set it on fire; Anchorage jail inmate dies after December assault by Juneau man; Consultant lays out ways to improve Anchorage Police’s use of force policies and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Hooper Bay joins Y-K Delta communities slated to tap into high-speed fiber internet; Deteriorating trail conditions postpone Holiday Classic sled dog race and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaska History-January 9th, 1797; This Day in Alaska History-January 10th, 1882; This Day in Alaska History-January 11th, 1923 and more ->

 
 
 
 

FairbanksFairbanks police chief clarifies Devin Standifer missing person case; Alaska lawmakers introduce first set of bills for upcoming session and more -> News Webcenter 11:
 
 
 
 

KSTK: Evergreen Elementary students present their wearable art to school board; Wrangell’s first traditional four way stop lights up intersection; U.S. Army will apologize for bombarding Wrangell Tlingit village in 1869 this Saturday and more ->
 
 
 
 

KFSK: No serious injuries after truck hits trash can, two vehicles, building and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: Ketchikan City Council moves ahead with a 12.5% electric rate increase; Eric Mattson steps into role of Ketchikan Police Chief and more ->

 
 
 
 
KUCB: St. Paul is working toward an Indigenous-led conservation plan for its marine ecosystem and more ->

 
 
 
 

KMXT: Advocate for fisheries access with Native Village of Afognak receives national award and more ->

 
 
 
 

By Craig Medred: All the risks

 
 
 
 

By Timothy McGill, The Cool Down: Scientists raise concerns over factor driving unprecedented change to Arctic coast: ‘This study is a wake-up call’ The study’s authors say their research shows the urgent need for Arctic communities to do adaptive planning.By William Kelley, The Alpena News: ‘So long, Alaska’
 
 
 
 

Monumental Art: Monumental Stories Alaska Native Artists Transforming Public Spaces

 
 
 
 

907 Updates January 05-08, 2025

KTUU: 2 men shot in Government Hill police shooting; Anchorage inmate charged with murder after death of fellow inmate in alleged cell attack and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: After deadly fire, Juneau’s first responders say staff shortages put public at risk; Juneau Assembly approves rezoning over 200 acres of city land for denser housing; Tongass Voices: Juneau actor Roblin Gray Davis on clowning around and more ->

 
 
 
 
KYUK: Tuntutuliak man dies after physical altercation with family member; Bethel’s librarian wins national honor and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaska History-January 5th, 1985; This Day in Alaska History-January 6th, 1917; This Day in Alaska History-January 7th, 1914 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks man arrested for possessing over 2 pounds of psychedelic mushrooms; No more schools can be closed, says Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board president and more ->
 
 
 
 

KSTK: Alaska has no regulations for certifying euthanasia technicians; Wrangell’s band-aid solution; Wrangell birders tally up for 125th Christmas Bird Count and more ->

 
 
 
 

KFSK: No snow found on Petersburg’s high ground after abnormal weather and more ->
 
 
 
 

KUCB: Unalaskans reflect on the foundation of local TV and radio and more ->

 
 
 
 
KMXT: Fish & Game could get funds to study Gulf of Alaska Chinook as part of larger budget boost; Midday Report: January 08, 2025 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Gary Scott, Rasmuson Foundation: 26 Alaska communities receive 2024 Tier 1 grants
 
 
 
 

By Tim Lydon, Writers on the Range/Jackson Hole News Savoring the darkness in Alaska
 
 
 
 
Must Read Alaska: Alexander Dolitsky: Proof positive that life experience is an author’s greatest asset
 
 
 
 

Simple Living Alaska: When Things Don’t Go Our Way | Winter Repairs & Modifications

 
 
 
 

907 Updates January 02-04, 2025

Condolences
National Fisherman: January 2, 2025 Remembering an Alaskan fishing legend: Bart Eaton

 
 
 
 

KTUU: Man sentenced in 2022 fatal drunk driving crash that left young couple dead; Circle man charged with murder after allegedly shooting other man; Nancy Johnson reflects on 43-year career at Anchorage’s KTUU-TV and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: Like all of Alaska, Juneau has a broken child care system. A state task force is trying to fix it.; Juneau police name officers involved in fatal Christmas morning shooting; Inland caribou herds aren’t recovering, report says and more ->

 
 
 
 

KYUK: Following August flood, Kipnuk becomes second Alaska tribe to ever receive federal disaster declaration and more ->
 
 
 
 

AlaskaNativecNews: SEARHC Welcomes Southeast Medical Clinic to its Care Network, Further Strengthening Internal Medicine and Family Practice Services; This Day in Alaska History-January 2nd, 1913; This Day in Alaska History-January 3rd, 1959 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks North Star Borough begins work on new comprehensive plan and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: Ketchikan wakes up to half a foot of unexpected snow and more ->
 
 
 
 

KUCB: In Unalaska, citizen scientists help document largest single-species wildlife die-off ever recorded and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Kodiak Island Borough to tear down former mental health building; Kodiak College hires MJ McCown as its CAMP director and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Deadlier cold?
 
 

Craig Medred: Live longer
 
 
Craig Medred: Pedestrian confusions
 
 

Craig Medred: No salmon problems

 
 
 
 

907 Updates January 01, 2025

KTUU: Alaska skies burst with colors amid New Year’s celebrations; UPDATE: Police detain person in connection to Eagle River shooting; Redevelopment of Anchorage’s Northway Mall to include O’Reilly Auto Parts and more and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: Juneau Afternoon: 2024 News Roundup and more ->

 
 
 
 

KYUK: KYUK’s 2024 in review and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaska History-January 1st, 1921 and more ->
 
 
 
 

KSTK: Remembering Wrangell’s 2024 and more ->
 
 
 
 

KFSK: A look back at Petersburg’s 2024 and more ->