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The curious case of ADN’s blood bank smear on Gov. Dunleavy
In newspaper jargon, the expression is “if it bleeds, it leads.”. Apparently, the reporters, editor, and editorial page staff at the Anchorage Daily News decided to take it literally and go after Gov. Mike Dunleavy for a veto. The Blood Bank of Alaska was the supposed victim in this...
AARP is Advocating for Residential Utility Customers
AARP formally intervened in the Chugach Electric Rate Case currently before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to fight for fair treatment of residential customers. AARP is the only party in this case who is fighting specifically on behalf of residential customers. AARP argued that the way Chugach has proposed to allocate costs and design rates favors commercial customers and significantly shifts costs and higher rate increases to residential customers.
10 Plaintiffs 10,000 SNAP Recipients Affected: Alaska’s Food Stamp Delays Exposed Judge Weighs Court Intervention!
Legal Battle Over SNAP Delays Systemic Challenges in Public Assistance According to SALON, in Alaska U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason is currently overseeing a significant legal matter involving allegations against the state’s Department of Health regarding delays in processing food stamp benefits. The lawsuit initiated by ten plaintiffs asserts that the department violated federal […]
AROUND ALASKA: Park Upgrades, Rock Slide, and Dog Walkers!
Plans for a big ribbon cutting have just been announced in Juneau to celebrate a newly remodeled park. Over the past two years, crews added a new picnic area, ADA-accessible playground equipment and more at Capitol Park for families to enjoy. The ribbon cutting is planned for Sunday, August 3 at 2 p.m. in Juneau.
Alaska teacher apprenticeship program approval unlocks millions to fuel workforce pipeline
When the only preschool teacher left Harold Kaveolook School in Kaktovik, a village of around 250 people on the northern coast of Alaska, Chelsea Brower was in charge. It was January and she had been the preschool aide for about a year-and-a-half. “Being with the kids and trying to be their teacher is what really […]
Interior among regions projected to lose most people in recent Alaska population forecast
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A forecast published this month by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development predicts a significant population decline in the Last Frontier through 2050, and the Interior may account for a big chunk of the total losses. Alaska demographers are projecting the state as a...
This weekend in Fairbanks: July 26-28
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A fun filled weekend is ahead for the interior as The Tanana Valley State Fair kicks off Friday and will feature a performance from the Plain White T’s Friday at 7 p.m. More family fun will commence at Pioneer Park for Golden Heart Family Fun...
Beware of dog: Robotic quadruped meant for wildlife hazing arrives at Fairbanks airport
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) welcomed a new four-legged creature to its ranks this week, unveiling Aurora the robotic dog at a press conference and public Q&A session Thursday. Its primary purpose? To instill fear in the airport’s avian visitors, ideally avoiding — or at least...
Sustainability Report: Seeking food stability through community gardening
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - For seven years, the Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District has been running a community garden program in the Golden Heart City. In addition to managing a community garden at Corinthian Baptist Church, the Conservation District helps organizations around Fairbanks to set up gardens of their own, including Zion Lutheran Church, the Bread Line, and the Fairbanks Community Food Bank.
Anchorage Mayor LaFrance says city faces challenges but bolstered by dedicated employees
The Municipality of Anchorage faces some big challenges but also has many opportunities and dedicated city workers. That’s the message from Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, now in her third week leading Alaska’s largest city, reacting in part to a transition report from the administration of her predecessor, Dave Bronson.
Rescued walrus calf ‘sassy’ and alert after seemingly being left by her herd in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A walrus calf seemingly left behind by her herd near Alaska’s northernmost city is alert and “sassy” as she receives care at a nonprofit wildlife response center hundreds of miles away following her recent rescue, a center spokesperson said Thursday. Alaska SeaLife...
U.S. Coast Guard renames Anchorage-based sector to reflect wider Alaska mission
The U.S. Coast Guard Alaska sector previously named for the state’s largest city now has a new name: Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic. While the sector remains located in Anchorage, with a headquarters at the Alaska National Guard Armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the new name reflects the increasing responsibilities in Arctic and near-Arctic waters that are becoming more trafficked as sea ice diminishes, the Coast Guard said. Additionally, the sector serves Interior Alaska.
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