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907 Updates October 14-15, 2023

​​ Snow Removal
​Snow Plan Summary

​It is the policy of the municipality of Anchorage to plow, store, or remove snow from publicly owned rights-of-way.
Arterial and collector streets and priority1 sidewalks are to be plowed with first priority. Remaining streets and Priority 2 sidewalks in the Anchorage and Drainage Service Area (ARDSA) will be plowed to full width within 84 hours after the snow storm ends, with driveways gated.
Snow from cul-de-sacs will be placed on adjacent rights-of-way where space is available.
As resources permit, snow will be hauled only from streets with rights-of-way of insufficient width to store snow.
“No-parking” hours for snow removal in the downtown area will be from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Sidewalks in the Central Business District are completed by the Anchorage Downtown Partnership and will be enforced by the Right of Way Enforcement Division.
Ice Control throughout the city will use aggregate pre-wetted with liquid deicer for selected intersections, hills, school bus stops and other high hazard areas. Aggregate will be used in residential areas when road conditions require it.

Useful links:

Snow Plowing | Anchorage Street Maintenance (arcgis.com)

Street Owners and Maintenance Providers (arcgis.com)

Winter Pedestrian App (arcgis.com)
Sign Up – Smart911 — RAVE

2023-2024 Anchorage Municipal Snow & Ice Control Plan

 
 
 
 

KTUU: Last day of the season for Anchorage Farmers Market; Matsu Valley Rebuild finds ‘forever’ home, but needs community support and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: Designers share proposals for Telephone Hill redevelopment, with one including existing homes; Mga Kuwento, Ep. 2: Filipino workers seek the American dream in Juneau and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Flu season is in full swing in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta; 2024 K300 sled dog race registration opens and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Felon in Possession of Firearms Arrested in Butte During Saturday Traffic Stop; Native American Rights Fund Files Amicus Brief Before Ninth Circuit; This Day in Alaska History-October 14th, 1915; This Day in Alaska History-October 15th, 1904 and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Multi-Agency Medicaid fraud investigation leads to 115 felony counts against the “MediCenter” and managers and more ->

 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: BLM AFS, U.S. Army to burn debris piles on military training lands
 
 
 
 

By Jacob Dye, Peninsula Clarion: Sharing about sharing the land

 
 
 
 

By David Lochead, Nunatsiaq News: First-time Inuit writers festival running in Iqaluit this weekend Titiraqtat: Inuit Circumpolar Writers Festival to take place runs from Friday through Sunday
 
 
 
 
Kodiak Daily Mirror: Kodiak writer releases first novel
“You’ve got to write about what you know about,” is advice that retired Kodiak longliner and newly minted author Michelle Weekly took to heart in her first young adult novel, “Paloma’s Rage.”

 
 
 
 

Dave Allgood: Attitude of Gratitude. Dave talks to Alaskans about what they’re grateful for this fall of 2023.

 
 
 
 

NuttyNu: ALASKA REINDEER FARM | FAMILY VLOG
 
 
 
 

Wings and Wheels Alaska: We Split Up | Alaska Overland Adventures

 
 
 
 

907 Updates October 12-13, 2023

KTUU: Anchorage drivers urged to stay alert as new law goes into effect; Assembly approves final changes to emergency cold weather shelter plan and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Juneau’s cold weather shelter likely will be in a Thane warehouse this winter and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK: Rescuers find a second Atmautluak man dead after collision with barge on the Kuskokwim River; With Ravn Alaska discontinuing flights to Aniak soon, Ryan Air will operate 2 new flights and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Federal Judge Allows AFN to Intervene in Case Challenging Katie John; The Mellon Foundation Awards $1.7M to the Indigenous Place Names Project; This Day in Alaska History-October 12th, 1930; This Day in Alaska History-October 13th, 1905 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Faribanks News Webcenter 11: FNSB hires Code Enforcement Officer, ending summer’s total lack and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Don’t mess with this mama bear: Grazer easily wins popular Fat Bear Contest at Alaska national park and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: Wrangell approves $19.5 million contract for new drinking water treatment plant and more ->
 
 
 
 
KFSK: Petersburg Ranger District authorizes wilderness survival show, “Outlast,” to film in Little Duncan Bay and more ->
 
 
 
 
KUCB: Unalaska hires police chief, 10 months after former chief resigns and more ->
 
 
 
 
KMXT: Midday report
 
 
 
 

By Rod Boyce, University of Alaska Fairbanks: Flooding that closed Alaska’s Dalton Highway also caused widespread ground sinking

 
 

907 Updates October 11, 2023

KTUU: Structure associated with bakery burns in East Anchorage neighborhood; Anchorage unveils winter shelter plan for homeless individuals Encampment at East Third Avenue and Ingra Street will be abated starting Oct. 16; Mat-Su Assembly member to pay over $77K in fines over EPA violation and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Post-mortem shows that a local humpback calf was killed by a large boat and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK: 19 cases of avian flu identified in Dillingham and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaska History-October 11th, 1915 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Alaska school sports board votes to exclude transgender girls from girls teams; Public comment open for Juneau Police Department spending plan for Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funding and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Seward Journal: October 11 to October 17, 2023
 
 
 
 
KFSK: School District looks to improve safety and security and more ->
 
 
 
 
KMXT: Midday Report and more ->
 
 
 
 
Daily Sitka Sentinel: Report: Alaskans’ Rate of Poor Health High and more ->
 
 
 
 
CutterLight: Photo of the Day: A Mighty Splash – Childs Glacier Calving into the Copper River
 
 
CutterLight: Anticipation
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Most People Don’t Even Know About The Serious Marvel Of Engineering And Labor That Is The Kuskulana River Bridge
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: There’s A Deadly Plant Growing In Alaska Yards That Looks Like A Harmless Weed
 
 
 
 
By Ian Gill, The Tyee: Love Forests? Meet the Authors of ‘Canopy of Titans’
 
 
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: Wild Cranberries & Spruce Grouse | Harvesting Dinner from the Forest
 
 

907 Updates October 10, 2023

KYUK: Calista Corporation announces death of board member Robert L. Beans and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: City installs gate at Cuddy Park encampment, distressing some living there; City considers moving Anchorage’s Downtown Transit Center; City considers moving Anchorage’s Downtown Transit Center; Midtown residents optimistic about possible police substation coming to area; Maya Salganek: Connecting and exploring Indigenous communities through filmmaking and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Presbyterian leaders apologize, begin reparations for 1962 closure of Juneau church led by Rev. Walter Soboleff and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Why Alaska Needs the Affordable Connectivity Program; UAS Evening at Egan Fall Lecture Series Continues October 13 with Dr. Rosellen M. Rosich; This Day in Alaska History-October 10th, 1915 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Humpback whales increasingly sighted in Arctic Alaska waters better known as bowhead territory; Sunrise gatherings, dances and speeches mark celebration of culture on Indigenous Peoples Day and more ->
 
 
 
 
KMXT, Kodiak, AK Midday Report
 
 

907 Updates October 09, 2023

KTUU: Rain for Southeast, with snow moving into the Interior 3 to 5 inches of snow looks likely for parts of the Interior and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: State rolls out playbook to help Alaska schools hire and keep teachers and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Direct hire agreement means more opportunities for ANSEP students and more ->

 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Pave Hawk Rescues Two from Aircraft Flip on Strandline Lake; This Day in Alaska History-October 9th, 1923 and more ->

 
 
 
 
KSTK: Wrangell Assembly preview: New water plant contract, harbor zincs & much more

 
 
 
 
Lynn Curry: If You Knew the True Story, from the Writing from the Cabin blog,
 
 

907 Updates October 07-08, 2023

KTUU: Remains of Korean War veteran returned to family after being left on Soldotna doorstep; Alaska Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired – The dark moments and finding the joy in the living and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Mga Kuwento, Ep. 1: How Filipino migration shaped Juneau – and my family and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Cooper Gordon Convicted for 2019 Murder of Terry Spencer; This Day in Alaska History-October 7th, 1914; This Day in Alaska History-October 8th, 1914 and more ->

 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks Police limit motor vehicle accident response during inclement weather; UAF’s ACUASI program successfully flies drone from Nenana to Fairbanks in milestone development and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Nellie Serradell sentenced in sexual assault case and more ->
 
 
 
 
KUCB: Unalaska cannabis dispensary aims to open by spring 2024 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Michael R Dougherty: Alaska Facts and History
How much do you know about the mountain known as Denali? Discover the tallest mountain in North America in this edition.

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Apologies for the paywall:

By David James: With a lifetime of Alaska experiences under his belt, author Stan Jones tackles a new series

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14 Mile Farm: Birth Stories Canvases Accepted into 64th Parallel at the Fairbanks Arts Association – and an Honorable Mention!
 
 

907 Updates October 05-06, 2023

KTUU: Anchorage Police and tow trucks start moving vehicles from Downtown homeless encampment First vehicles removed before noon; New regulations starting Oct. 8 would allow dispensaries to give free samples and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: ‘Salt and Sex’ puts Alaska writer in national anthology; Alaska Seaplanes to close Petersburg and Wrangell locations; Juneau’s waterfront totem poles have new signs to describe and protect them: ‘This is more than art’ and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Teaching Through Technology leadership conference connects students statewide; FEMA Disaster Assistance teams visiting Marshall and more ->

 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Army identifies soldiers killed in vehicle accident; Coffman Cove Residents Help Free Two Killer Whales From Barnes Lake; Sea stars, urchins and kelp forests; This Day in Alaska History-October 5th, 1915; This Day in Alaska History-October 6th, 1869 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Teacher at Hutchison High School receives $50,000 award; Cleaning up the landscape with the Backhaul Project and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Attorney General Taylor announces settlement with Blackbaud Inc. regarding data breach; CBJ Harbormaster Matt Creswell recognized as Alaska Harbormaster of the Year; South Seward Street/Heritage Way name change takes effect November 1 and more ->
 
 
 
 

KSTK: Stikine Sportsmen offer $2,500 reward for information about illegally killed cow moose on Wrangell Island and more ->
 
 
 
 

KUCB: GCI moves to next phase of Aleutians fiber optic project; Librarian discusses Banned Books Week and impact on students in Unalaska and more ->

 
 

907 Updates October 04, 2023

KTUU: ‘I forgive you, and pray God has mercy on your soul’: Loved ones of 2018 stabbing victim share emotional testimony during hearing In Anchorage Tuesday, Cheri Ingram’s killer was sentenced to 50 years to serve; High-speed stakes: A look at high-speed pursuits by Alaska law enforcement; Anchorage Assembly plans $10M bond proposal for improving Chugach State Park access and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: A young leader fights for Yukon River salmon, her community — and herself; Staffing shortages at Alaska pharmacies continue after pandemic-related shakeup; The Donlin Mine project in Southwest Alaska is facing legal challenges over water impacts and more ->

 
 
 
 

KYUK: On Oct. 4, Bethel’s Peace Walk will raise awareness of domestic violence and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Anchorage Man Arrested, Charged with Bank Robbery; This Day in Alaska History-October 4th, 1911 and more ->

 
 
 
 

The Artic Sounder: Two guides charged for bringing hunters to North Slope without a transporter license and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Tlingit & Haida awarded $1.5 Million in Criminal Tribal Justice grants and more ->

 
 
 
 

The Seward Journal October 04 to October 10, 2023
 
 
 
 

KFSK: Petersburg Medical Center youth programming to go under review on October 26th and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: State studies the potential for hatchery-only king salmon sport fisheries in Southeast Alaska and more ->

 
 
 
 

KUCB: Unalaska school counselor provides resources for students during Suicide Awareness Prevention Month; Researchers say Unangax̂ knowledge can help solve the mystery of ancient bear bones and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Midday Report October 4, 2023
 
 
 
 

ALASKA HEALTH FAIR, INC.: Health Fairs & Affordable Blood Tests in October
 
 
 
 

Governor Dunleavy Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 
 
 
 

By Beth Warren, Louisville Courier Journal: A healing culture: Alaska Natives use tradition to battle influx of drugs, addiction
 
 
 
 

By Jacob Dillon, Whiskey Riff: Woman Has An Absolute Meltdown When Bear Mauls Her Kayak In Alaska: “WHY ARE YOU BREAKING MY KAYAK, STOP”
 
 
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: Harvesting Potatoes, Planting Garlic & Making Spaetzle
 
 

907 Updates October 02-03, 2023

Alaska Pacific University

Indigenous Peoples Day is just around the corner! We’re pleased to invite you to join us for a day of community celebration on Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, October 9, 2023.
With Anchorage School District observing the holiday, please bring your family.
There will also be an appearance from PBS Molly of Denali, thanks to Alaska Public Media!
Thank you to all of our sponsors and partners who have helped make this event possible. There is no charge for admission. RSVP today via our Facebook event page, or by completing the online form ➡️ Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration 2023

 
 
 
 
KTUU: Former Anchorage police officer jailed on sexual assault, burglary and stalking charges; 2 die in Yukon River boating accident near Nulato; AFD’s busy year dotted with calls to homeless camps across city Department is working to better track incidents within camps, spokesperson says; Health Department hopes old solid waste facility will take homeless burden off of neighborhoods and more ->
 
 
Dave Allgood News: Alaska History is the Heirloom Inherited by Laurel Downing Bill. Aunt Phil’s Trunk.
 
 

KTOO: 2 soldiers killed, 12 hurt in military vehicle crash near Salchaand more ->

 
 
 
 

KYUK: Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation receives $5M federal food security grant and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska Railroad Corporation Awarded Alaska Chamber’s 2023 Rita Sholton Large Business of the Year; This Day in Alaska History-October 2nd, 1911; This Day in Alaska History-October 3rd, 1942 and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Estonian yacht crosses the Northwest Passage and visits Kotzebue to reconnect with history and more ->

 
 
 
 
KINY: Alaska Army National Guard’s Bison Company set to deploy to Middle East and more ->
 
 
 
 

KUCB: EPA fines American Seafoods nearly $1 million for Clean Water Act violations and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Kodiak man found after being reported missing over the weekend and more ->
 
 
 
 
KNOM: The Nome Static, October 2023

 
 
 
 
Governor Mike Dunleavy proclaimed October 2023 Pedestrian Safety Month
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) – “Pedestrian crashes are 100 percent preventable,” said DOT&PF Commissioner Ryan Anderson. “We need to drive these crashes to zero by working together.” Alaska’s preliminary data shows that 13 pedestrians were killed in 2022 and 11 pedestrians have been killed in collisions with vehicles in 2023.

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KFSK: Remote landslide spills dangerous debris into LeConte Bay and more ->

 
 
 
 
Anchorage First Friday October 06, 2023

Sparkling winter lights and long summer days mean more fun packed into each and every week. Root for the home team, celebrate with the locals at festivals with wild Alaska flair or jump into annual traditions. Catch a special program that brings you closer to Alaska. Watch world-famous performers, local thespians and aspiring musicians on stages in Anchorage.

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Craig Medred: Deadly flights

 
 

907 Updates September 30 & October 01, 2023

KTUU: No injuries after bullet strikes school bus in Wasilla; Anchorage couple pleads not guilty to all counts in fraud indictments related to fraudulent COVID-19 relief distributions; Anchorage couple pleads not guilty to all counts in fraud indictments related to fraudulent COVID-19 relief distributions; Nonprofit to host first basketball referee training for veterans, service members in Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Alaska Permanent Fund leaders discuss whether to seek exemption from open-government law; Orange Shirt Day is a chance to confront and learn from the history of residential schools and more ->

 
 
 
 
KYUK: Alaska Federation of Natives sides with federal government in Kuskokwim salmon dispute and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Seaweed: The Miracle Macroalgae with Major Economic and Environmental Value; The world according to a dog’s nose; This Day in Alaska History-September 30th, 1909; This Day in Alaska History-October 1st, 1909 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Anchorage police continue search for jewelry scam suspects after double arrest in Fairbanks and more ->

 
 
 
 
KINY: Tlingit & Haida and Forest Service sign agreements for co-stewardship of the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area; Juneau Police Department and the City and Borough of Juneau held a retirement ceremony for Deputy Chief David Campbell; A bright year at the 2023 fair and more ->

 
 
 
 

KSTK: Wrangell Borough Manager Jeff Good to step down at the end of the year and more ->

 
 
 
 
KFSK: More than a third of Petersburg’s Mitkof Middle School runs cross-country and more ->

 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Wild Fish Aid

 
 
 
 
Michael R Dougherty: Anchorage Peggy’s Restaurant Memories
Do you know the history of one of Anchorage’s most beloved restaurants? Meet Peggy Lott, the woman who started it all in this nostalgic edition.

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