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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports teenager believed to be heading towards Alaska found
LINCOLN CO., Mont. - A 17-year-old boy that was reported missing has been found. Article updated at 11:14 am. LINCOLN CO., Mont. - A 17-year-old boy has been reported missing. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports Tyler Abraham left his home after an argument with his father, and left a note indicating he may be trying to get to Hope, Alaska.
Nick Begich takes break from campaign trail, tracks and bags a Kodiak bear
After a successful convention with Alaska Republicans, congressional candidate Nick Begich changed clothes and headed to the airport, destination: Kodiak. From there, Vertigo Air transported Begich to the Uyak Bay area, where he had a tag to hunt Kodiak brown bear. He was accompanied by friend Pat McCollum of Wasilla, husband of Mat-Su School Board member Kathy McCollum.
April sun is eroding Alaska’s snow
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Warming temperatures are taking a spring bite out of Alaska’s accumulated winter snow. The warmth is causing the ice on interior rivers to begin the melting process and the river that many folks watch is the Tanana River, which snakes through the town of Nenana.
New Alaska research projects focus on climate change, mercury and workforce development
Four new research projects selected for funding in a University of Alaska Anchorage program will address some of the most pressing problems facing the state: climate change, marine ecosystem health and losses in the labor force. The projects, each designed to run for two years, were winners in an annual competition that uses an endowment […] The post New Alaska research projects focus on climate change, mercury and workforce development appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Lawmakers react to ASD’s new multi-year school closure proposal
JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - Some Anchorage lawmakers reacted Thursday to Anchorage School District leadership announcing a multi-year school closure and consolidation plan in the fall. Anchorage school officials have cited declining enrollment as the cause; the district said nearly 6,000 students have left since 2010, and the district anticipates that...
Glenn Highway reopened after rollover crash with serious injuries near Eagle River
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Inbound lanes of the Glenn Highway were closed for several hours Wednesday for a rollover crash near Eagle River that resulted in a man being ejected from his SUV. Traffic was diverted to the South Eagle River exit until the scene had been cleared enough to...
2024 Native Youth Olympic Games unite Alaska's athletes in Anchorage
Athletes from all over Alaska are gathering in Anchorage for the 2024 Native Youth Olympic Games. Opening ceremonies were held at the Alaska Airline Center to kick off this year's games, along with a special cultural performance. The Bering Strait School District student media team live-streamed all the action. The...
National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday: Find your nearest collection site
Have any unwanted or expired medications in your medicine cabinet? You can get rid of them safely this weekend. To help prevent overdose deaths the Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting a national Drug Take Back Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are several collection sites across...
Anchorage students raise Over $1.3K for Providence Alaska Children's Hospital
Some students in Anchorage took part in a special ceremony at Providence Alaska Children's Hospital. Your Alaska Link was on hand for the special "Chains of Caring" linking ceremony. Students from 14 different schools in the Anchorage School District have been selling paper chain links as part of a fundraiser....
Northwest ADA Center leader tackles Alaska's disability challenges, foster accessibility
Leaders with the Northwest ADA Center are in Alaska this week, learning about the disability issues facing residents. The center's director Katie Warden is taking a tour of the state. She and her team were in Juneau earlier this week, and now they're in Anchorage trying to build relationships with community leaders and local organizations.
Anchorage’s Covenant House receives $1M federal grant to help foster youth before they age out
Anchorage youth homeless service provider Covenant House is receiving a $1 million federal grant aimed at supporting young Alaskans as they age out of the foster care system. Jeff Hild is principal deputy assistant secretary for the federal Administration for Children and Families. He announced the funding during a tour of Covenant House on Wednesday.
Alaska Dept. of Public Safety chief launches Crime Victims' Rights Week in Anchorage
The head of the Alaska Department of Public Safety helped kick off National Crime Victims' Rights Week in downtown Anchorage. Commissioner James Cockrell joined members of the community to tie a ribbon on the city's Victims for Justice tree here in Hostetler Park. The ribbons on the tree represent victims...
Electric utilities send final Eklutna hydroelectric program to governor for approval
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A final proposal detailing the future of the Eklutna Hydroelectric Project was sent to the desk of Gov. Mike Dunleavy this week, according to Chugach Electric officials. The program, which wrapped up a five-year study by both Chugach Electric and Matanuska Electric Association, laid out plans...
Anchorage police investigate 3 deaths in 2 separate incidents
Anchorage police say they are continuing to investigate the deaths of three people in two separate incidents Thursday, with few details available on either case. In a brief statement, police said a person was brought to a local hospital and later died Thursday morning. Police were informed about the death at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, and subsequently examined a home on the 100 block of Rusty Allen Place in Northeast Anchorage.
Alaska National Guard celebrates Earth Day with ASD students on JBER
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (KTUU) - What’s normally Camp Denali on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson transformed into a walking trail of environmental education for Anchorage students. Fourth- and fifth-graders from both Orion and Aurora Elementary School spent the day on Alaska’s largest military installation learning about the planet, how to...
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