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907 Updates August 12-14, 2023

There wasn’t a single tree in Nome. There wasn’t a road that connected it to any other village or town. It would take you ten days to get there from Seattle on the Outside Passage —
Julia Scully,photography editor, writer1929-2023

 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Talking Safety
Anchorage’s phony new bike law

On the day a well-meaning Anchorage Assembly approved a new bike ordinance claimed to make the state’s largest city safer for those who pedal, I was on my bike grinding up the Hillside Drive “Bike Route” while being close-passed, which is illegal, by a whole string of cars and trucks going faster than the 45 mph speed limit, which is also illegal.

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Lofty Minded in Alaska: Ben and Beyond

 
 
 
 

Eat Your Words from Edible Alaska#55: Alaska IS an Ag State…
Hey there,
We couldn’t sum it up any better than Wendell Berry, who wrote “To be interested in food but not in food production is clearly absurd.” Dear Eat Your Words reader, we know you are interested, and in our new issue we sharpen the focus on agriculture. Help us welcome The Ag Issue, our Fall 2023 offering filled with stories of Alaska’s growers and producers. You’ll find an update on kelp and a new story on the challenges of growing grain in the state. Erin McKinstry tells us how the climate is changing the way Alaska grows food, and we visit a regenerative farm in Homer where animals are both food and vital co-creators of the farm’s ecosystem. Note, these are links to our digital edition of the magazine, where you can see the stories and messages from our advertising partners in a beautiful page-through format.

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By Michael R Dougherty, Alaska Facts and History: Do you know the history of the town of Portage, Alaska? Do you know how it became a ghost town? Discover Portage, Alaska in this edition.

 
 
 
 
By Clark Fair, Peninsula Clarion: Don’t stop the presses The Mable Smith Story — Part 2
Author’s note: Eight years after becoming a widow in Oklahoma, 55-year-old Mable Smith moved to Alaska, planning to live near her younger son John Jr. and his family. In late 1960, she applied for a homestead patent on 160 acres off Kalifornsky Beach Road. The following summer, she began working as a reporter and editor for the Cheechako News, based out of Ridgeway.

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By Sejal Sharma, Interesting Engineering: 73 million-year-old fossil of a tiny mouse found in Alaska The fossil is from the Gypsonictopidae, a family of mammals.

 
 

907 Updates August 09-11, 2023

KTUU: Police arrest husband of Anchorage woman missing for 5 days Police report body of 21-year-old Saria Hildabrand was found, case now labeled a homicide; Survival ‘unlikely’ in Denali aircraft crash, National Park Service says; State sues Swickard auto group over allegations of false advertisement Company says it wants to meet with the Attorney General’s office over the matter and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Juneau homeowners can apply for state assistance, stabilize riverbanks after flooding and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Listen: Kimberly Fitka O’Domin ceremony and family reflection and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Remains of Carlie Alexie Recovered in Pikmiktalik River Area; Population of Yukon River peregrines nosedives; Alaska blueberries are good for you. Right?; This Day In Alaska History August 9th, 1899, This Day in Alaska History August 10th, 1728, This Day in Alaska History August 11th, 1900 and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Frontiersman: At Legislature’s initiative, Alaska dedicates longer ‘Purple Heart Highway and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fort Wainwright transitions into new leadership and more ->

 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: Selawik, Ambler and Fairbanks residents rally to draw attention to tribal custody case and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Brandon “Andy” Burrell sentenced to 45 years, with 25 years suspended, for sexual assault
The victim did not attend any of the sentencing hearings but submitted an impact statement. “It is best for me to continue on the path of healing I am currently on, and not to step back into the courtroom, but I would be doing myself a disservice not to admit the toll this has taken on me or my path in life.” She discussed at length how Burrell harmed her, stating, in part, “I don’t know how you get justice for what I’ve lost, what we’ve all lost. I lost my sense of safety, security, peace of mind and sense of self. … I know this has been an experience I would not wish upon anyone. Today I’m choosing to no longer be a victim but a survivor.”

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The Seward Journal August 09 to Augst 15, 2023

 
 
 
 

KFSK: OBI blows past 100,000 cases of fish and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: Sites announced for 7 new recreation cabins in the Tongass and Chugach — 18 more still to be decided and more ->
 
 
 
 
KUCB: Memory Eternal: Sergie Krukoff Sr.; In Memoriam: Melodie Michelle Franklin and more ->

 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: New store to provide FedEx pickup and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Midday Reports
 
 
 
 
Digital Journal: Aunt Phil’s Trunk by Laurel Downing Bill Brings Alaska’s History To Life

Laurel Downing Bill’s Aunt Phil’s Trunk is a collection of award-winning short stories and historical photographs that showcase Alaska’s colorful past and how America’s 49th state developed over time.

Read more: https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/getnews/aunt-phil-s-trunk-by-laurel-downing-bill-brings-alaska-s-history-to-life#ixzz8A71ob4NW


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Fireside Books: James McBride’s ‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store’; Writer’s Life with Stephen Aryan
 
 
Fireside Boosk: Jamel Brinkley’s ‘Witness’; ‘Anansi’s Gold’ by Yepoka Yeebo
 
 
 
 

By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Sitka Nature Show #294 – Derek Sikes
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: An Ick(y) problem?
 
 
 
 

IT’S PROCESSING TIME!

REGARDING PEACHES:
If you’re processing peaches, here is a post that has some how-to information as well as links to some of our favorite recipes: https://commongroundalaska.com/peaches-preparation-processing/

U-PICK UPDATE:
Also, ready for another u-pick? Let’s do this! We are opening on Monday the 14th from 2-7 for saskatoons and red & black currants. There may be a few honeyberries to pick through but we don’t make any promises. No need to sign up, just come on out.

I hope you all have a perfectly peachy day! The sun is shining in Big Lake and we’re processing green beans, cauliflower, grapes, and broccoli today. I LOVE this time of year, don’t you?
UPCOMING CLASSES:

FERMENTING CLASS: On the 19, we have part 1 of our FERMENTING class where we will be making a community veggie ferment to take home and also learning about fermented drinks like kombucha, Jun (like kombucha except made with green tea and honey) and water kefir. LInk to fermenting class: https://commongroundalaska.com/product/alaska-homestead-fermenting-masterclass/

SOURDOUGH CLASS: On the afternoon of the 19, we will have another SOURDOUGH class. The one we held yesterday was fabulous! So much fun and everyone learned a lot! Link to sourdough class: https://commongroundalaska.com/product/alaska-homestead-sourdough-masterclass-take-2/

FOOD PRESERVATION RETREAT: Also, we still have just a bit of room for the FILL YOUR LARDER FOOD PRESERVATION RETREAT on September 9. Learn about canning, fermenting, sourdough, culturing milk into sod cheese, yogurt, etc, food storage, and more! OPTIONAL (Free): Fill Your Soul – an hour of worship and bible study from 9 am – 10 am. Link to retreat: https://commongroundalaska.com/product/fill-your-larder-one-day-learning-retreat-take-3/

Get tickets for upcoming classes here: https://commongroundalaska.com/product-category/classes/
 
 
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: Raising the Quonset Hut Arches for Our Off Grid Workshop

 
 

907 Updates August 07-08, 2023

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) on Alaska’s News Source 6:00 Report – August 7, 2023
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Trapper Creek hotel worker charged with murder in fatal stabbing of co-worker; Troopers investigating fatal hit-and-run near Chitina; Anchorage man hit, killed by vehicle in Happy Valley; Body cameras, navigation center, and non-motorized laws on Anchorage Assembly agenda and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: Reward quadrupled after more than 20 endangered sea lions illegally killed near Cordova and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK: Scientists find a ‘dinosaur bonanza’ during Yukon River trip and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Interior Department opens additional 812,000 acres to selection by Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans; This Day in Alaska History-August 7th, 1938; This Day in Alaska History-August 8th, 1931 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Anchorage man charged with Child Exploitation Offenses and more ->

 
 
 
 

KFSK: Kake breaks ground on Alaska’s first modern clam garden; Petersburg’s assembly votes to sell land to local Tribe and appeal for more from the state and more ->
 
 
 
 
KUCB: Aleutian Electrocution fulfills high-voltage promise to Unalaska and more ->
 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: Winds, higher temperatures spur fire growth and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Kodiak AK ->

 
 
 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 8, 2023Community Councils Center Office Closed August 9-27, 2023
Anchorage, AK – [Community Councils Center] Today, the Federation of Community Councils (FCC) executive board announced its office, the Community Council Center (CCC), will be closed from August 9th through August 27, 2023. When operations resume on August 28, 2023, the office will be open 11am-2pm.
During this time, the info@communitycouncils.org email will not be monitored.

If you need immediate assistance with financial matters, contact FCC Treasurer Carolyn Hall, carolyn.h.hall@gmail.com or 907-310-0753.

If you need immediate assistance with a community council or a Municipality of Anchorage issue, contact FCC Secretary Amanda Moser at AmandaKMoser@gmail.com or 907-830-7560.

Contact FCC Vice President Linda Chase at lchaseak@gmail.com or 907-242-6687 for all other matters.

We appreciate your patience during this time, as the FCC executive board continues to direct its efforts toward the FCC’s and CCC’s operational priorities. The executive board continues to review internal operations, policies, and procedures, including hiring a new FCC manager, in the coming weeks and months.
The executive board is a volunteer board with limited time and resources; the board appreciates the understanding and support of the Anchorage community during this transitional phase.

 
 
 
 

Adelyn at KTOO: It’s been a week ->

 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Salmon disaster
 
 
 
 
By Airman 1st Class Johnny Diaz, 673d ABW Public Affairs: All-Alaska Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Competition exemplifies air power and readiness
 
 
 
 

By Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage: Alaska woman’s lawsuit says she was victim at California prison known as ‘rape club’
 
 
 
 

By La’shawn Donelson, Your Alaska Link: Writer of Fairbanks murder mystery is finalist for national award
 
 
 
 
Wickersham’s Conscience: The Kodiak Spaceport and the Sunk Cost Fallacy
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Midtown Central Transfer Station move means some closures for the public

For the remainder of August, the Transfer Station will close to residential service every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Transfer Station will close entirely from Monday, Aug. 21 through Friday, Aug. 25. Toth said the Transfer Station will reopen with a skeleton crew from Aug. 26 to Sept. 7.

A grand opening of the new facility is scheduled for Sept. 7, with operations beginning on Sept. 8, when the old facility will officially close.

Toth said more information is available on Solid Waste Service’s Facebook page.

“It’s going to be a little bit of a bumpy ride so we are asking for residents to please be patient,” said Toth, promising that Anchorage residents would find the new facility well worth their wait.

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907 Updates August 06, 2023

KTUU: U.S. Navy destroyers dispatched to Aleutians after Chinese, Russian vessels spotted nearby and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Juneau’s record glacial outburst flood prompts evacuations and destroys at least 1 home and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Former Akiachak school teacher found guilty of sexually abusing minors and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaska History-August 6th, 1920 and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: California man sentenced for distributing meth, heroin through mail and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Nancy Lord, ADN: Book review: New essay collection hooks into the meanings of community, gender and risk in a small-boat fishery

 
 
 
 

By Criag Medred: Anti-facta
 
 
 
 
Michael R Dougherty: Anchorage Beatles Memories
Did you know the Beatles came to Anchorage? Were you There? Yes, Beatlemania came to Anchorage. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah.

 
 

907 Updates August 05, 2023

KTUU: State hopes new law allowing DOC to issue ID cards will reduce recidivism for those leaving custody SB 119 will allow the Department of Corrections to issue IDs to those leaving custody; Feeding the body and the soul at fish camp and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: A flood warning is in effect for Mendenhall Lake and River as Juneau’s annual jökulhlaup begins; Surfers in Turnagain Arm catch the country’s longest wave: ‘It’s trippy’ and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Trial of former Akiachak school teacher accused of sexual abuse begins and more ->

 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaska History-August 5th, 1991 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fighting fires in the tundra and more ->

 
 
 
 

KINY: Help stop illegal shootings of sea lions and seals near the Copper River Delta; Juneau Pools to offer multiple levels of Aquatics Instructor Training this fall and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: Alaska harvesters and scientists share concern over black seaweed and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Take your wildlife skills to the next level – free Alaska wildlife identification guides

 
 
 
 

Rasmuson Foundation: We miss them already
 
 
 
 

Michael Dexter Hankins: HAVERTIGO “My brother, a couple of years later in Lubbock, Texas, coaxed me into riding something called a Tilt-A-Whirl.”
In 1972, having just graduated from high school, three friends from East High, along with me, late one night went to a small carnival next to the Valu-Mart shopping center. All went well until Jeff, Michelle, and Cathy, decided we needed to ride the Tilt-A Whirl. I wasn’t keen on the idea, but didn’t want to come across as wimpy either.

I made it through without getting sick amongst them, but quickly excused myself, finding a spot behind the generator trailer to hurl. My friends never knew. The next morning around five, noticing my wallet was missing, I drove back to that carnival, checking different Tilt-A-Whirl cars until finding it on the floor of one.

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907 Updates August 04, 2023

KTUU: For youngster and family, return to Alaska after series of heart surgeries marks new chance at life – and opportunity to raise awareness Amber Kurka and her son, Liam, are back after most recent visit to Texas Children’s Hospital; Gambell 16-year-old charged as adult with murder in shooting of uncle and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: A potentially endangered bee species may be hiding in plain sight in the upper Lynn Canal and more ->

 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaskan History-August 4th, 2018 and more ->

 
 
 
 

The Arctic Souder: Kobuk man charged with assault; Ilisagvik College professor brings microbiology workshops to villages and more ->

 
 
 
 

KINY: FEMA authorizes funds to fight Lost Horse Creek fire in Alaska; ‘Cuddling’: Just what the doctor ordered for rescued walrus calf in Alaska; Governor Dunleavy declares August 4th United States Coast Guard Appreciation Day and more ->
 
 
 
 

KFSK: Two swimmers cross Frederick Sound for first time in living memory;
Kake gears up for annual Children’s Fishing Derby and more ->

 
 
 
 
KUCB: Unalaska behavioral health provider says privacy challenges in a small town shouldn’t hinder substance misuse treatment; Alaska geologists dig into Bering Sea’s past storms to understand future ones and more ->

 
 
 
 

Glen Klinkhart

If you know of anyone who is interested in learning more about Criminal Investigations, I plan on instructing a UAA class again this fall.

Feel free to share!


 
 
 
 

KMXT: Kodiak joins online public health dashboard and more ->
 
 
 
 

South Anchorage & MidtownFarmers’ Markets
August 5, 2023

HOURS: 9am-2pm
Let’s celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week at our 2 markets on Saturday, now at the height summer farm productivity

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907 Updates August 03, 2023

KTUU: Juvenile with family among 2 injured in Abbott Loop Fred Meyer parking lot shooting; ASD encourages parents to talk to children about school safety; Downtown Anchorage sees spike in graffiti vandalism; Eviction Diversion Program aims to keep landlords, tenants out of court and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: California man charged with sexually abusing boys had long association with Juneau bible camp; Kake resident finds healing by crafting traditional Lingít cedar roses; Alaska asks judge to determine whether federal officials can create Indian country in the state and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK: Environmental activists work to reconnect Yukon villages with salmon amid subsistence restrictions and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: K9 Blitz takes down Wasilla Suspect after Brief Car Chase; Murkowski, Casey Introduce Legislation to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence; This Day in Alaskan History-August 3rd, 1908 and more ->

 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Interior Alaska Wildfire update: Thursday, Aug. 3 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Medicaid provider Abdoulie Lowe indicted for Fraud Against Alaska Medicaid Program and more ->

 
 
 
 

KSTK: ‘Fun & Frolic’ golf fundraiser for cancer care tees off August 5 and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Seward Journal August 02 to August 08, 2023

 
 
 
 

KUCB: Fatal Unalaska car crash trial date pushed back to November and more ->

 
 
 
 

KMXT: Midday Report August 03, 2023
 
 
 
 

SOA, Alaska Departmet of Health: Congenital Syphilis on the Rise — Alaska

 
 
 
 
AMATS Technical Advisory Committee – August 2023: Thu, Aug 10 2:30 PM
 
 
 
 

Alaska State Libraries, Archives, and Museums: Alaska State Museum Invites Artists to Apply for Solo Exhibitions
 
 

907 Updates August 02, 2023

Dave Allgood, KTUU: Alaska Girl Scout pioneer, Sarah Hall Eliassen, leaves legacy of empowerment and education
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Man injured in Downtown Anchorage shooting, Alaska State Troopers welcome new recruit — say hi to Sunny! Troopers encourage hiker preparedness after uptick in search operations AST has recently responded to hikers in distress in popular areas such as Flattop Mountain and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTOO: On its last day in business, Juneau staple J&J Deli draws a nostalgic lunch rush; Juneau hospital’s CEO and CFO resign and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK: Scientists embark on a Yukon River expedition to track down a trove of dinosaur footprints and more ->

 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Tangirnaq Native, local hero memorialized at Kodiak Readiness Center; This Day in Alaska History-August 2nd, 1924 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbans News Webcenter 11: Ready, Set, Go: preparing for evacuations; Interior Alaska wildfire update and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: 2nd Biennial Indigenous Music Festival in Juneau, Alaska, takes the stage September 21st; Lawsuits target Alaska predator-control program that killed 99 bears in effort to boost caribou and more ->
 
 
 
 

KSTK: It’s deer season, and a high-use dock on Zarembo Island is still out of commission. Here’s why. And more ->
 
 
 
 

By Hope McKenney, KUCB: Using Indigenous knowledge as data: a discussion with Shayla Shaishnikoff and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media: State of Art: Fairy houses turn a normal Anchorage walking trail into something magical
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Midday Report August 02, 2023

 
 
 
 
Deadline Reminder for The People’s Paper & Make A Scene

 
 
 
 

The Alaska 100: Back-to-school advice | Latest social media updates | Husky-led tour in Ketchikan and more ->

 
 
 
 
Anchorage Bee Keepers: Catching a swarm and talking about swarms.
 
 

907 Updates July 31 to August 01, 2023

KTUU: Midtown shooting leaves 2 dead; Man charged in multiple attacks against hikers back in custody after another incident; Interdisciplinary artist LaMont Hamilton tells Alaska’s story through sound and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTOO: Spruce beetles’ expansion into Denali poses questions about future changes in the forest and more ->

 
 
 
 
KYUK: Child shot and killed in Mountain Village; Vehicle rams Fili’s Pizza delivery car into ditch and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Juneau Teen Dies after long Dive into Man Made Pond; Joseph Gust’s Remains Recovered from the Nushagak River; his Day in Alaska History-July 31st, 1869; This Day in Alaska History-August 1st, 1977 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Unsafe situation threatened opening day of the interior’s largest event; Blood Bank of Alaska needs your help and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Coast Guard changes name of Coast Guard Sector Juneau and more->

 
 
 
 
KSTK: Filing period to run for local Wrangell office opens today and more ->

 
 
 
 
KUCB: GCI connects three Eastern Aleutian communities to fiber-optic broadband; Three Bears weighs purchase of Alaska Ship Supply, Dutch Harbor and more ->

 
 
 
 

KNOM Nome: The Nome Static, July 2023 (Print Layout)
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Talk of the Rock: Alutiiq Museum renovations and more ->

 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: New ‘fishermen’
 
 
 
 
By Clarise Larson, Juneau Empire: Revived Haven House means safety and stability for women after incarceration The construction of the non-congregate shelter is expected to be completed in spring 2024.
 
 
 
 

AK Public Media: A large gold mine you’ve probably never heard of is quietly preparing to start production in Interior Alaska, despite critics’ objections
 
 
 
 

By Lew Freedman, The Tribune: Alaska Native games a unique festival of sport and culture

 
 

907 Updates July 30, 2023

KTUU: Concerns about Steller sea lion kills remain high in Copper River Delta and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Alaska National Guard Day; Long-pondered return to a pile of rocks; This Day in Alaska History-July 30th, 1921 and more ->

 
 
 
 

KINY: Governor Dunleavy signs Adult Home Care and Medical Assistance legislation and more ->
 
 
 
 
Rare Historical Photos: Alaska’s Indigenous People Invented Snow Goggles for Enhanced Vision and Eye Protection
 
 
 
 

Edible Alaska: #54: Eat Like a Bear
 
 
 
 
Wickersham’s Conscience: Gift Horses and Bad Deals
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Big ripples

 
 
 
 
Associated Press: Anchorage homeless face cold and bears. A plan to offer one-way airfare out reveals a bigger crisis
Danny Parish also is leaving Alaska, but for another reason: He’s fed up.

Parish is selling his home of 29 years because it sits directly across the street from Sullivan Arena. Bad acts by some homeless people — including harassment, throwing vodka bottles in his yard, poisoning his dog and using his driveway as a toilet — made his life “a holy hell,” he said.
 
 
 
 
Alaska Highway News: School-approved Cheetos? Why we must protect school food from corporate interests