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907 Updates November 06, 2024

KTUU: 2 Valley residents arrested following manhunt; both are suspects in shooting investigation and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Fossil tracks push range of large bird northward; This Day in Alaska History-November 6th, 1907 and more ->
 
 
 
 

KSTK: CoastAlaska, Inc. Board meeting this Friday; open to public; Wrangell’s last push to get the Capitol Christmas Tree to D.C. More ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Bristol Bay red king crab sales return to Kodiak for second year in a row and more ->
 
 
 
 
Peggy McCormackPhotojournalist/EditorAnchorage, Alaska
Peggy was born in and grew up in the remote city of Nome, Alaska. Wanting to see more of the world than The Last Frontier, she attended Colorado State University for her first two years of college, then transferred to the University of Alaska Anchorage where she finished her degree in Journalism and Public Communications in 1996.

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907 Updates November 03-05, 2024

KTUU: Law enforcement searching for armed, dangerous person near Houston Parks Highway closed near Millers Reach Road; Scene now clear after more than a dozen fire trucks respond to fire near Anchorage jail and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: Despite concerns of capital creep, Juneau advances plan to move City Hall to Michael J. Burns building and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: With limited lifeguards, programs at Bethel’s pool are left to sink or swim and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month; The numbers behind a weather forecast; Climate change focus of 25th annual Invasive Species Workshop; This Day in Alaska History-November 3rd, 1913; This Day in Alaska History-November 4th, 1884; This Day in Alaska History-November 5th, 1910 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Mother charged with murder 3 weeks after officers found 5-year-old boy dead in Fairbanks apartment; Eagle River man convicted of trafficking guns; Multiple Fairbanks buildings report weekend vandalism and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Alaska state troopers arrest state DOT plow driver for alleged drunken driving and more ->

 
 
 
 
KUCB: Trawl association’s longtime leader to retire and more ->

 
 
 
 

KMXT: MV Tustumena replacement ferry setback, possibly years, as project awaits construction and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: I Can’t Get Over This Mom and Pop Shop That Has the Best Vietnamese Comfort Food in Alaska
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: I Love To Escape the Crowds and Explore the Hidden Beauty of Campbell Creek Estuary in Alaska
 
 
 
 
Author and collaborator Charles Wohlforth
My purpose speaking on Tuesday at noon, Anchorage time, will be to introduce my intentions and gather ideas from thoughtful Alaskans. Please join if you are interested. The talk is sponsored by the Harvard-Yale-Princeton Club of Alaska.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3858998629?omn=81375132185

Meeting ID: 385 899 8629 (no registration required)

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Resurrection Bay Historical Society
Trusty Tusty’s 60th Anniversary! People are encouraged to look through their photo collections for images of the state ferry M/V Tustumena, which served Seward for nearly four decades. Bring photos and stories as we pass the mic around the room for “Thursdays: Our History” starting at 7 pm Thursday, Nov. 21 in the Library & Museum Community Room (if you email photos to rbhs1903@gmail.com we will include them in our slide show). Current and former Tusty employees, passengers, and marine history fans won’t want to miss this!
The next RBHS monthly membership meeting is set for 7 pm Wednesday, Nov. 27 in the Seward Museum.
Holiday Open House at the Seward Community Library and Museum will be held Saturday, Nov. 30 starting at noon. Stay posted for more details.

 
 
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: Lights & Electrical for the Quonset Hut Workshop
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: Cutting Wood Cookies & Milling Lumber | Shutting Down the Sawmill for the Season

 
 
 
 

907 Updates November 01-02, 2024

Anchorage Police Department
On Nov. 1, 2024, at 7:47 AM, APD Day Shift officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Cordova Street following reports from community members that a deceased infant was discovered outside at the location. Detectives are actively seeking assistance from the public to locate a female individual who might have recently given birth and may have information pertinent to the investigation.
The Crime Scene Team responded to process the scene.
Anyone with surveillance footage of the area, or other information regarding this investigation who has not yet spoken to the police is asked to call APD Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option #0) or (907)786-8900 (press “0”).
APD Case 24-33948

 
 
 
 

KTOO: Juneau’s temporary flood fighting plan is underway. Some riverfront homeowners don’t want it. And more ->

 
 
 
 
KYUK: Slideshow: 2024 Bethel Halloween and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Air Force recognizes Alaska Air Guardsman as top inspector general; Palmer Judge Sentences Saccheus to 50 Years for 2019 Murder of Girlfriend; This Day in Alaska History-November 1, 1947; This Day in Alaska History-November 2nd, 1920 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Justice Dept. to monitor voting rights laws in Alaska and more ->

 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: Sourdough for sourdoughs and cheechakos; Plant breeding at home: A brief introduction and more ->
 
 
 
 
KMXT: Sun’aq Tribe awarded grant to study migratory birds and more ->

 
 
 
 

By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Yeti Dogs: Popping Up Everywhere in Anchorage All Winter Long

 
 
 
 

907 Updates October 31, 2024

KTUU: Troopers: Sitka hunter mauled to death by bear; ‘A dud’: Family of victims lost in fatal 2017 Anchorage apartment fire disappointed after sentencing of 2 who set blaze and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: ACLU raises concerns as Alaska Department of Corrections works to keep fentanyl out of jails and prisons and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Alaska Organized Militia, multi-agency teams join forces to aid Kotzebue flood recovery; This Day in Alaska History-October 31st, 1912 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Grand Jury indicts 2 Alaska State Troopers on charges stemming from assault of wrong man; Judgment favors parents in lawsuit claiming teachers abused kids at Fairbanks childcare center and more ->
 
 
 
 

KSTK: Up river, Canada’s funding a new road at Galore Creek Mine, leaving many downstream residents worried and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: Saxman hires new Village Public Safety Officer and city clerk and more ->
 
 
 
 

KUCB: Tustumena slated for one Aleutian Chain ferry run per month next summer and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Pollock trawl closure sends economic ripples across Kodiak community as fishermen adapt and more ->

 
 
 
 

907 Updates October 23-30, 2024

KTUU: A tiny house village for homeless seniors aims to open within weeks; Parenting in the Far North: An Optometrists guide to pediatric vision health and safe screen time and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: First all-female crew operates White Pass train and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Yup’ik Elder talks about her childhood with her grandson and gives advice and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native news: Tylan Fely Pleads Guilty to Domestic Violence Murders of Wife and Daughter; This Day in Alaska History-October 23rd, 1960; This Day in Alaska History-October 24th, 1887; This Day in Alaska History-October 25th, 1916; This Day in Alaska History-October 28th, 1920; This Day in Alaska History-October 29th, 1919; This Day in Alaska History-October 30th, 1908 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Man in police custody dies during fire Mountain Village Police Dept. set on fire Holding Cell; 10 facing federal charges over drug trafficking allegations; Murder suspect on the run with ties to Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: State and local responders continue assisting Kotzebue where storm damaged at least 45 homes and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: US Navy apologizes for the 1882 obliteration of a Tlingit village in Alaska and more ->

 
 
 
 

KSTK: October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and more ->
 
 
 
 

Resurrection Bay Historical Society: November, 2024

 
 
 
 
KFSK: Phone-guided tour helps visitors and locals notice Petersburg’s natural wonders and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: Regional advisory council votes down Ketchikan Indian Community proposal to change Ketchikan’s subsistence designation and more ->
 
 
 
 

KUCB: KUCB wraps up special 50-hour pledge drive, celebrates a half century of community programming and more ->

 
 
 
 
Delta Wind: New crosswalk between Delta/Greely Schools provides a safer walkway for students and more ->

 
 
 
 

KMXT: Kodiak Lab adds oyster research to its repertoire, hopes to support mariculture on the island and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Dave Waldron and Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media: Spooky tales and ghostly drama | Hometown, Alaska
 
 
 
 

By Ivy Bowler, BA English with a Minor in Art, The Collector: Capturing Alaska: Who Are 6 of Alaska’s Most Celebrated Painters? These six artists brought to life the people and landscapes of Alaska in their oil and watercolor paintings.

 
 
 
 

By Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media: Alaskans in the Fulbright Arctic Initiative | Talk of Alaska
 
 
 
 
Helen Hegener: New Book: Alaska Hunting Tales

 
 
 
 

907 Updates October 16-22, 2024

KTUU: Icy roads to blame as Willow area sees 3 wrecks in 1 hour; A family of humans, cat, dog and sea animals rescued after Cooper Landing house fire and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: SHI’s Rosita Worl honored at White House with National Humanities Medal; This year’s Alaska absentee ballots require two stamps, but USPS will still deliver them if you forget and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Oscarville woman wins AFN Small Business of the Year award and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Anchorage man charged with firearm crime connected to September encounter with Anchorage Police; 2024 Citizen of the Year Award Winner; This Day in Alaska History-October 16th, 1917; This Day in Alaska History-October 17th, 1918; This Day in Alaska History-October 18th, 1867; This Day in Alaska History-October 19th, 1951; This Day in Alaska History-October 20th, 1897; This Day in Alaska History-October 21st, 1903; This Day in Alaska History-October 22nd, 1951 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Appeals court rejects Two Rivers arsonist’s excessive sentence challenge; Texas man changes mind about living in cave after hours-long discussion with Alaska law enforcement and more ->

 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: By tripling the number of clinicians, North Slope Borough aims to improve mental health services for youth; Barrow Dancers share stories about friendship, hunting and basketball through their performance and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Alaska’s top marijuana, alcohol official resigns to become administrative law judge and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: Rescued seal returns to her home waters, plump enough for the winter season and more ->

 
 
 
 
KRBD: Tourists cost the City of Ketchikan $8 million last year and more ->
 
 
 
 
Delta Wind: Postal Service implements temporary price increase to offset costs of holiday mail, shipping and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Preparations underway at Kodiak Island spaceport for a future launch but timing unknown and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTOO: October 22, 2024 / This week from The Signal

 
 
 
 
KTUU: 1,000 Women strong haunted house scares for a good cause
 
 
KTUU: The Military Women’s Memorial in Washington turns 27
 
 
 
 

By Nadine Ayagalria and Anne Hillman, Alaska Public Media: Akiak woman tells her story of healing from alcohol addiction
 
 
 
 

KTNA: Announcements Tuesday, October 22nd
 
 
 
 

By Girish Shukla, Times Now News: Meet the Author Who Almost Gave Up and How a Single Chapter Changed Everything
 
 
 
 
The Spec: The last in-person vote in the US will be cast on the desolate tundra of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands

 
 
 
 

Science Daily: Alaska’s Iliamna Lake Harbor seals genetically isolated from entire Pacific Ocean Study suggests possible separate endemic form of harbor seal
 
 
 
 

Simple Living Alaska: NIGHT Spearfishing for Alaska’s Whitefish | Cabin Trip & Inflatable Jet Raft

 
 
 
 

907 Updates October 05-15, 2024

KTUU: Fatal shooting closes Northeast Anchorage street; 1 teen dead, another charged with DUI, manslaughter following crash in Rabbit Creek; Ice cream shop break-in caught on camera in Anchorage; Anchorage IT business finalist for Titans of Industry Award;In Depth Alaska: Breast cancer diagnosis and the first steps to support and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: Founder of Alaska band Pamyua is contestant in online Arctic musical competition; Red Onion Saloon to continue its saucy enterprise under new ownership and more ->

 
 
 
 

K:YUK: Man sentenced in 2020 armed incident at Kwethluk public safety building; Man charged in burglary of safe at Kwethluk Inc. building and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: State Board of Education Approves Cell Phone Model Policy Resolution at Quarterly Meeting; Attorney General Taylor Announces Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database; Alaska peregrine falcon numbers drop again; This Day in Alaska History-October 5th, 1915; This Day in Alaska History-October 6th, 1869; This Day in Alaska History-October 7th, 1914; This Day in Alaska History-October 8th, 1914; This Day in Alaska History-October 9th, 1923; This Day in Alaska History-October 10th, 1915; This Day in Alaska History-October 11th, 1915; This Day in Alaska History-October 12th, 1930; This Day in Alaska History-October 13th, 1905; This Day in Alaska History-October 14th, 1915; This Day in Alaska History-October 15th, 1904 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks police report child homicide downtown; investigation ongoing and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Alaska Capitol may begin screening all visitors in 2025, according to draft security proposal and more ->
 
 
 
 

KSTK: Student Advisory Committee wanted direct communication with school board but policy denies that link and more ->
 
 
 
 

Resurrection Bay Historical Society: Virgil Campbell will share the History of I.R.B.I. Knives, a business along the Seward Highway started in 1971 by his parents Irvin and Clara Campbell. At the time, the shop was called Kenai Lake Tourist Trap. Join us for the free program starting at 7 pm Thursday, Oct. 17 in the Library & Museum Community Room.
 
 
 
 

KFSK: Bear-ly Contained: Petersburg’s response to increased garbage raids; 2024’s last Five Finger Lighthouse keepers talk about the end of the season and more ->

 
 
 
 

KRBD: Landslide strands multiple people on remote stretch of Revilla Road near Ketchikan; PATH cancelled their proposal for a winter warming shelter in Ketchikan, following Borough mayor’s veto and more ->
 
 
 
 

KUCB: Cargo ship carrying 300k gallons of fuel endures storm near Unalaska, prepares to continue voyage south and more ->
 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: The lion that walked through your yard; Local pageant contestant works to transform the world, one butterfly at a time and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Kodiak Island’s spaceport relying on more than rocket launches to generate revenue and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Rugged And Remote Hiking Trail In Alaska That Is Well-Worth The Effort Blacktail Rocks Trail in Eagle River, Alaska, offers a serene and moderately challenging hiking experience with stunning natural views and wildlife.
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: All Year Long You Can Hike This Stunning Trail That Leads You To A Secluded Beach In Alaska Discover a scenic and easy beach hike near Seward, Alaska, offering stunning views and wildlife sightings.
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: A Drone Flew High Above A Mostly Uninhabited Island In Alaska And Caught The Most Incredible Footage Adak Island in Alaska, captured through drone footage, showcases its remote beauty, abundant wildlife, and historic naval base.
 
 
By Catherie Armstrong, Only In Your State Alaska: The Alaska Hike That Leads To The Most Unforgettable Destination The Flattop Mountain trail in Chugach State Park, Alaska, offers a strenuous but rewarding hike with stunning views and abundant wildlife.
 
 
 
 

By Jeff Lowenfels, Jonathan White, ADN: ‘Teaming With Microbes’ podcast: Science and poinsettias This week, Jeff is teaming with science, sharing some exciting new studies about the effect of white noise on fungi.
 
 
 
 

The Colorado Sun: For her first novel, Melinda Moustakis focused on the origins behind her Alaska-themed short stories Her debut “Homestead” focuses on her maternal grandparents’ life as newlyweds trying to make a life, and a home, on the Alaskan frontier.

 
 
 
 

By Amber Batts, Alaska Beacon: New book offers powerful, accessible view on how policy affects sex workers The authors include an activist who brings valuable insights into Alaska’s sex trade
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Dead bear day

 
 
 
 

Simple Living Alaska: Diesel Generator Install | The Lifeline of Our Off-Grid Property

 
 
 
 

907 Updates September 29-30, October 01-04, 2024

KTUU: Drug overdose deaths in Alaska reach all-time high; GCI: Damaged cable impacting services in South Anchorage; What’s a ‘Golden Spurtle’? Palmer woman competes for world cooking title many Alaskans never heard of and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: Alaska judge’s sexualized relationship with prosecutor leads to new trial for cyberstalking defendant and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Troopers investigating 2 potential homicides in Hooper Bay; Fatal plane crash in St. Mary’s faced highly variable visibility, according to NTSB report and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska Army National Guardsmen to deploy to Southwest border to support Customs and Border Protection; Arctic sea ice has reached minimum extent for 2024; This Day in Alaska History-September 28th, 1907; This Day in Alaska History-September 29th, 1904; This Day in Alaska History-September 30th, 1909; This Day in Alaska History-October 1st, 1909; This Day in Alaska History-October 2nd, 1911; This Day in Alaska History-October 3rd, 1942; This Day in Alaska History-October 4th, 1911 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks Police Department clears out homeless encampment and more ->

 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: Selawik, Kivalina and Kotzebue Elders talk about nutritious food needs; Escalating erosion prompts move to repair Noatak’s water system, secure fuel tanks and protect airport and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Special Assembly Meeting on Flood Mitigation Scheduled for Today; Sandbags Part of Flood Mitigation Efforts and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: Ketchikan school district celebrates Irene and Nettie Jones, who helped desegregate Alaska’s schools and more ->

 
 
 
 

KUCB: Russian, Chinese vessels spotted in Bering Sea, showing ‘increased interest in the Arctic’ and more ->

 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: Reduce, reuse, recycle – local landfill pushes forward with recycle program and more ->

 
 
 
 

KMXT: Talk of the Rock: Kodiak Harvest Food Co-op and more ->
 
 
 
 

Common Ground Alaska: Fall Expo & New Gardening Course!

 
 
 
 

By BLM Alaska Fire Service: Robot to the rescue
 
 
By Riley Woodford, ADF&G: Re-Wilding Wood Bison Soft release, anchoring, and lessons learned
 
 
 
 

Sheldon Jackson Museum: Welcomes Artist-in-Residence Denali Taniilux̂ McGlashan (Unangax̂)

 
 
 
 

The Northern Light: A&E Upcoming events UAA event list for Wednesday, Oct. 2, to Tuesday, Oct. 8.
 
 
 
 

The Juneau Empire: Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in October
 
 
 
 
JD Supra: The Essential Need for Estate Planning: Insights from an Alaskan Legal Battle

 
 
 
 

By Holly Miowak Guise, The Seattle Times: ‘Alaska Native Resilience’ documents the power of sovereignty during WWII

 
 
 
 
Tyler Oliveira: Alaska: Hell Frozen Over
 
 
 
 

Best Documentary: FBI Expert: Death in Alaska

 
 
 
 

907 Updates September 26-28, 2024

KTUU: Manhunt continues for handcuffed man after he fled scene of fatal shooting; APD investigating fatal East Anchorage motorcycle crash; Racks returned! Couple reunited with stolen moose antlers; Local program empowers young girls to build confidence and stay active and more ->
 
 
 
KYUK: BPD issues missing juvenile alert for William James Maxie, missing since Sept. 2; Family and friends demand answers in the death of Naomi Larson in Bethel and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaksa Native News: Anchorage Jury Convicts Phillip Barger of the 2023 Home Invasion Murder of Francisco Martin; Troopers, SWAT Search for Homicide Suspect Danny Lowry in Seward Area; Office Manager Nicole Lewis Pleads Guilty to Theft of Over $100,000 from Catholic School and Church in Anchorage; This Day in Alaska History-September 26th, 1922; This Day in Alaska History-September 27th, 1957 and more ->

 
 
 
 
Fairbanks news Webcenter 11: North Pole minor charged with manslaughter after friend found dead from gunshot and more ->

 
 
 
 

KINY: Alaska tribes get nearly $14 million in federal grants to address domestic violence, sexual assault and more ->
 
 
 
 

KFSK: US Navy apologizes for burning and bombarding the village of Kake in 1869 and more ->

 
 
 
 

KRBD: National Weather Service develops a tool for workers in the Ketchikan landslide zone and more ->
 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: DHS Pro-Start students learn about restaurant style food prep and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Kodiak hosts third crayfish derby of the year; Pollock fishery shut down early after unprecedented salmon bycatch in Gulf of Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: True traffic facts

 
 
 
 

Simple Living Alaska: Autumn Days in Alaska | Harvesting Vegetables for Winter Storage

 
 
 
 

907 Updates September 25, 2024

Condolences
Rita Noriene Sholton May 18, 1930 – September 16, 2024

 
 
 
 

KTUU: Judge denies defense’s motion in Diego Joe murder case; Going behind the lines of Monday’s police lockdown in Muldoon; Anchorage woman seriously injured while crossing Benson on cloudy afternoon and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: In Valdez, a community feels the pinch of the child care shortage and more ->

 
 
 
 

KYUK: Bethel teen arrested for alleged threats of school violence; YKHC plans to distribute RSV infant immunizations to 21 villages and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaska History-September 25th, 1907 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District to send test emergency messages; U.S. Senate confirms Dr. Michael Sfraga as Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs and more ->
 
 
 
 

KNY: Alaska enacts law to reduce high rates of missing and murdered Indigenous persons and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: Ketchikan City Council approves overnight winter warming shelter and more ->
 
 
 
 

KUCB: Unalaska City Council weighs proposed small boat harbor overhaul and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Maritime Museum without walls given a chance to have a building in downtown Kodiak and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Real-life Writing Journey with Lynne Curry: August/September 2024