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Boys & Girls Club Addresses Summer Food Insecurity in Anchorage with Free Meals
Snack: 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. AM Snack: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Supper: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. AM Snack: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Supper: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Breakfast: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Breakfast: 8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Lunch: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
An Anchorage high school senior talks about what graduation means to him
It’s high school graduation season across the state, as outgoing seniors don caps and gowns and accept their diplomas. It’s the culmination of years of hard work and a starting point for the rest of their lives. Service High’s Coen Niclai is one of those graduates in Anchorage....
Meet the Midwestern Farmer Restoring the Land by Growing Native Plants
Mark Shepard didn’t set out to be a farmer, let alone a visionary one. Yet, three decades after securing his first piece of land, Shepard is one of the leading voices in non-traditional farming. He’s also the founder and operator of New Forest Farm, a perennial agricultural ecosystem, head of Restoration Agriculture Development, a land restoration consulting enterprise, and author of two books. In spite of this success, Shepard’s path to farming is anything but traditional.
Police: 1 dead in 15th Ave apartment from apparent homicide
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Police are investigating what they called a homicide after shots were heard at a small two-story apartment in a Fairview neighborhood. According to the Anchorage Police Department, law enforcement went early Monday to an apartment complex between East 15th Avenue and Vista Glen Court — where gunfire had been reported — and found a man’s body.
JBER Military Working Dogs display training skills during National Police Week
At Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, the skills of man's best friend are being fully displayed to the community. "Military working dog demonstration as well as other booths set up to showcase our abilities and to communicate with the community of what we do and why we do it," said Captain Gergory Spellman, U.S. Airforce of 673d Security Forces Squadron.
Historical exhibit commemorates construction of Haul Road to Alaska’s North Slope
Fifty years ago, work crews began a rush job to build what was then called the Haul Road, the gravel route to the site on the North Slope where the nation’s biggest oil field had been discovered. The road to the Prudhoe Bay oil field was completed quickly to accommodate the rushed construction of the […] The post Historical exhibit commemorates construction of Haul Road to Alaska’s North Slope appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Police warn residents of door-to-door paving, asphalt scammers in Alaska
The Anchorage Police Department has issued a warning to Anchorage residents, after receiving multiple complaints of door-to-door salesmen offering driveway paving and asphalt services for a fraction of the cost.
Anchorage residents get out early for Bike to Work Day
Lots of folks kicked off their weekend with a nice bike ride! The weather held out Friday morning for bicyclists heading to work. Anchorage residents get out early for Bike to Work Day. Lots of folks kicked off their weekend with a nice bike ride! The weather held out Friday...
Alaskan dog treat bakery gives a head start for youth with learning disabilities | INDIE ALASKA
Daisy Nicolas first discovered her knack for baking dog treats while caring for her beloved aging dog, Dallas. Now pet treats are her full-time job as owner of Drool Central: A Mum and Pup Barkery in Anchorage, Alaska. When Daisy realized the demands of the business were too much for her, she developed a working partnership with the Anchorage School District to employ young adults with learning and developmental disabilities.
Anchorage Woman Found Dead in Park Tent: Police Launch Investigation
A woman was found dead in a park in Anchorage, prompting a police investigation. Police say the woman was found Wednesday afternoon inside a tent at East 46th and Folkner Street, near a fishing spot located at Campbell Creek Park. The park is known for trails, bikers, and hikers. Police...
Western, Lumen Christi Earn Trips To State Tennis Finals
Photo courtesy Western High School. (May 15, 2024 8:33 PM ET) Western and Lumen Christi high schools will travel to the Michigan High School Athletic Association state tennis finals in two weeks. The Panthers won the Division 3 title at Battle Creek and Lumen Christi finished second at the D4...
Creative Currents: Taking your own path with Hulin Alaskan Design
Bret Connor says that creating gear for himself goes all the way back to high school, where he was “always out” snowboarding with buddies. “We were do-it-ourself-ers,” Connor said, the owner of Hulin Alaskan Design, a print shop and store featuring pieces made by and designed by Connor. “I got into making patterns, sewing, and trying to get better and better at it. We got pretty good at making full waterproof gore tex and liners. I always really liked that type of stuff.”
City to abate growing 2nd Avenue homeless encampment on Friday
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Health Department said Monday that the city will begin formally abating a sprawling downtown homeless camp located off of 2nd Avenue on Friday. AHD officials said the clearing and cleaning of the area will happen into the weekend, with 72-hour abatement signs slated to be posted on Tuesday.
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