Tag: AK News

907 Updates September 29, 2017

By Lisa Demer: Seward inmates stripped, forced to walk past female staff, held naked in cells
 
 
 
 

By Patrick Moussignac: Rising crime means increase in sales of HD security cameras
Using more advanced cameras is helping to put a big dent in the rising crime rate. Anchorage Police now urge both home and business owners to install cameras on their property if they haven’t already done so. The prices of many of these hi-tech cameras are dropping, allowing the average homeowner to afford them.
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: Anchorage lawmaker asks to move special session
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: Lawmakers schedule public safety hearings, after report finds increase in crime
 
 
 
 

By Travis Khachatoorian: SB 91 “Justice Reinvestment Funds” supporting growth at prisoner reentry program
 
 
 
 

By Leroy Polk: Anchorage couple charged with defrauding over $500k from medical practice
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Vandalism and thefts close the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension for travel
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Dog hurt by porcupine, helped by a good Samaritan and volunteers at Mat-Su Animal Shelter
 
 
 
 
Crash information between ATV’s and automobiles? Did he purchase it knowing he can’t drive/ride it in town?
By Associated Press: Petersburg voters to decide if ATVs can be used on streets
 
 
 
 
By Rebecca Palsha: Anchorage Police begin patrols of the Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Alaskan charged with Florida airport shooting ‘mentally fit’ after going off meds
 
 
 
 
By Laurel Downing Bill: Story Time with Aunt Phil: James Doolittle
 
 
 
 
By Daybreak Staff: Alaska documentaries to make Anchorage debut

 
 
 
 

By Daybreak Staff: Special donation drive for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Painting an Oasis in prison | Alaska Public Media

Is this for all prisoners no matter how atrocious, monstrous their crime(s)?

A similar project is being tested for inmates in segregation at the Anchorage Correctional Complex, but it includes a large screen TV showing nature videos in a room painted green.Spring Creek Inmates have painted murals in other parts of the prison as well, making some areas look like living rooms or storefronts. The intake area for seg has a large painting of a bird and flower that helps calm people down. The porches, the paintings, and the mentors are all part of Lapinskas’ larger mission for Spring Creek: to imbue the institution with more humanity and try to help the inmates, not just punish them.

Source: Painting an Oasis in prison | Alaska Public Media

907 Updates September 28, 2017

By KTVA Web Staff: Soldotna man charged in multiple child assaults
Anyone with information about this case or the possibility of other potential victims is asked to call Alaska State Troopers immediately.
 
 
 
 

By Rebecca Palsha: Celebrated Alaska storyteller pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault of a minor in the second-degree
 
 
 
 

By Liz Raines: Report: Arrests made in less than 13% of Alaska’s rape cases
 
 
 
 
By Samantha Angaiak: Coffee Stand manager describes encounter with armed robber
 
 
 
 
By Leory Polk: 3 arrested on kidnapping, sexual assault charges of Kenai man
 
 
 
 
Girdwood Bureau of Highway Patrol
By Sidney Sullivan: BHP: Girdwood pursuit leads to arrest, stolen vehicle recovery
 
 
 
 
By Bonney Bowman: Foster kids, families share struggles in the system
 
 
 
 

By Austin Baird: Governor pitches Alaska natural gas to Chinese sovereign wealth fund
 
 
 
 
By Travis Khachatoorian: Proposed Anchorage ordinance aims to clean up homeless camps in less time
 
 
 
 
By Cameron Mackintosh: Local businesses organize supply drive to help Puerto Rico relief effort
Anchorage Midtown Dental, Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center, and Bibbs Services are collecting things like canned food, bottled water, baby formula and more. The supplies will be given to the Alaska Air National Guard, which will fly them directly to Puerto Rico next week.
 
 
 
 
By Victoria Taylor: New playground opens at South Anchorage Sports Park
 
 
 
 
By Laura Holman: Port of Anchorage welcomes Japanese Navy
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: Old Eklutna dam is almost down
 
 
 
 

By Daybreak Staff: Alaska Quarterly Review: 35th Anniversary
 
 
 
 

By Daybreak Staff: Workforce Wednesday: Aviation maintenance technologies

Selling AK toys – Craig Medred

Anchorage’s two biggest outdoor stores are now one, but what it means for the future is unclear.

Bass Pro and Cabela’s on Monday announced they’d closed a $5 billion deal for the former to acquire the latter. Each have stores in the state’s largest city. Together the two stores employee more than 400 people.

Source: Selling AK toys – Craig Medred

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907 Updates September 27, 2017

News Minute: Here is the latest Alaska news from The Associated Press at 7:40 a.m. AKDT
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Texas-based oil producer subleases Kenai airport hangar
 
 
 
 
By Mike Ross: Battering-ram burglars; thieves strike car dealerships
 
 
 
 
By Cameron Mackintosh: Trial begins for couple accused of leaving dog to die inside stolen van
 
 
 
 
By Channel 2 News: INTERVIEW: Rep. Millett on Anchorage crime concerns
 
 
 
 

By Liz Raines: Residents report crime spike; FBI numbers prove it
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Man arrested after 100-mph Seward Highway chase
 
 
 
 

By Chris Klint: Troopers say Aleknagik boy, 14, dead in huffing incident

 
 
 
 

By Daniella Rivera: Plane crash survivor grateful healthcare repeal failed

 
 
 
 

“Pop” in a name?
By Laren Maxwell: City goes after millions in unpaid fines
Moore said it’s easy to find people who owe the City money. Anyone can go to www.muni.org/MOAFines, pop-in a name and look them up online. What’s harder, according to Moore, is making people pay.
 
 
 
 
By Samantha Angaiak: 2YH: Treating Depression

MIDWEEK at the SAFM 10 AM – 4 PM   September  27, 2017

THE most photogenic floral arrangements in South Central Alaska!

Source: South Anchorage Farmers’ Market Newsletter

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907 Updates September 26, 2017

By Leroy Polk & Beth Verge: Robbery, shooting near south Anchorage Costco closes Dimond Blvd. down to one lane
 
 
 
 
By Dan Carpenter: Wasilla Police Dispatcher received commendation following fatal Butte fire

 
 
 
 
By Cameron Mackintosh: Fairbanks man sentenced to 60 years for murder of estranged wife
The Fairbanks Daily News Miner reports that Gautam pleaded guilty to first degree murder in April of this year. While prosecutors pushed for a sentence of 99 years, Gautam’s attorney asked for 50 years with 10 suspended. Ultimately, superior court judge Bethany Harbison handed down an 85 year sentence with 25 years suspended and 60 to serve.
 
 
 
 
By Mike Ross: 2 men indicted in connection to 36-firearm theft from Anchorage gun store
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Repealing SB-91 “would definitely be a step back,” an argument for reform
If people are left on their own after being released they’re more likely to fall back into using illicit substances says Weiss.

Weiss is careful though to highlight that there are some people who have committed such egregious crimes that they should never be released, public safety then is still very much front of mind.

“As a member of the community, as a mother and grandmother, public safety is something I’m very concerned about,” said Weiss.
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: ‘I’m scared’, Anchorage neighbors air crime concerns at town hall
 
 
 
 

By KTVA Web Staff: Woman crashes into eastside fire station
 
 
 
 

By Travis Khachatoorian: Public outcry prompts city to hit brakes on bus depot relocation
 
 
 
 
By Mike Ross: Engine 557: Getting history back on track
 
 
 
 

By Mark Thiessen: No more flying with reindeer: Unique Alaska planes to retire