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Morning Edition

Kenai Peninsula School District extends blended course offerings to rural schools

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Georgina Fernandez
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPSD) is home to 42 schools throughout the state. According to KPSD, they are the size of West Virginia.

News

Anchorage Assembly reviews American Rescue Plan funds

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Taylor Burke
The Anchorage assembly had a full slate with two big items on the agenda.

Investigative

Anchorage Health Director resigns, accused of falsifying credentials

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Mike Mason
Anchorage Health Director Joe Gerace resigned amid reports that he falsified his credentials in order to obtain his high paying city position. In response, Mayor Dave Bronson issued a press release promising to investigate the city's hiring practices.

News

Ukrainian refugees help restore historic ferry

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Georgina Fernandez
Three Ukrainian refugees are helping restore the Malaspina, a historical Alaska ferry boat.

News

‘Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ opens in Anchorage

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Lauren Maxwell
"Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" opens in Anchorage on Aug. 10.

News

US Coast Guard suspends search for missing man near Juneau

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Jeremy Rolston
The Coast Guard is searching for a man who may have gone overboard on a cruise ship Monday night near Juneau.

News

Mirror Lake on-ramp to Glenn Highway ropened after small slide

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Tim Rockey
A small slide has closed the Mirror Lake on-ramp to the northbound lanes of the Glenn Highway.

News

Several roads closed due to Mat-Su flooding

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Tim Rockey and Melissa Frey
The Little Susitna River and Willow Creek have flooded in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, closing several roads.

News

Anchorage Health Department director resigns due to health issues

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Tim Rockey
Anchorage Health Department Director Joe Gerace is resigning following “severe health issues” he experienced over the last week.

News

UAA pharmacy program coordinator shot, killed in Wasilla home

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Paul Choate
A University of Alaska Anchorage pharmacy program staff member was killed in a shooting in Wasilla on Monday morning.
7 Day Forecast
7 Day Forecast

Back to School

Summer is the time for school construction projects to get underway

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
When kids head out for summer break, construction and maintenance crews head in.

News

Alaska Federation of Natives convention to be held in person for first time in 3 years

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Paul Choate
The annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention will be held in person for the first time in three years this October.

News

Fatal crash closes Seward Highway for several hours

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Joey Klecka
Several units responded shortly after 10 p.m. to mile 67 of the Seward Highway, according to Girdwood Fire Department, for a crash involving a car and a motorhome.

News

Palmer man sentenced to 99 years for 2016 murder of schoolmate

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Joey Klecka
Retired state Superior Court Judge Gregory Heath “found Almandinger’s crimes were truly horrific and committed for no apparent reason,” according to a release.

News

Is the fireweed already signaling an early end to summer?

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 9:40 PM AKDT
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By Joe Bartosik
Meteorologist Joe Bartosik talks to a local expert to see if the meaning of fireweed folklore matches up with this year's fireweed growth and color.

News

Man in Alaska corrections department custody dies

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 9:28 PM AKDT
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By The Associated Press
The Alaska Department of Corrections says a man being held at an Anchorage prison has died.

News

Alaska receives a $9.7M grant to improve access to health care

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 7:51 PM AKDT
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By Taylor Burke
New jobs and career paths are being created in the health field to provide more access to public health for Alaskans thanks to the Good Jobs Challenge grant.

News

2 killed in Fairbanks shooting on Sunday identified

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:08 PM AKDT
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By Jeremy Rolston
Two people are dead after a shooting in Fairbanks, according to a press release from the Fairbanks Police Department.

News

Illegally dumped fish waste could lead to bears and fines, warns Fish and Game

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:16 AM AKDT
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By Taylor Burke
Fishermen of all types are being reminded to discard fish waste properly or face the consequences.

Offbeat

Anchorage woman thought she had a multimillion-dollar dumpster-dive find; hopes dashed

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:15 AM AKDT
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By Taylor Burke
You wouldn’t expect your life to change from dumpster diving, but for one Alaskan, that’s exactly what she thought happened.

Back to School

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District lays out plans for 2022-23

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 9:48 AM AKDT
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By Georgina Fernandez
Mat-Su school district said this year, their district goals will incorporate professional development and academic achievement.

News

Ship headed to the Port of Alaska is leaking lubricant

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 10:47 AM AKDT
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By Jeremy Rolston
The Coast Guard was first notified Thursday evening “that the Maunalei, a 645-foot container ship, was leaking lubricant while transiting to the Port of Alaska.”

News

Families turn up for 8th annual Clothesline Project hosted by Cops for Community

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 9:06 AM AKDT
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By Jeremy Rolston
To help the community get ready for the school year, Anchorage Police Department employees hosted the 8th annual Clothesline Project on Saturday.

News

Former Anchorage mayors push to have ordinance removed from Anchorage Assembly

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:01 PM AKDT
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By Georgina Fernandez
On Thursday a group of former Anchorage Mayors, Anchorage assembly members and citizens at large submitted a referendum application to the City of Anchorage clerk to petition the removal of A-O 2022-60. On July 12th, the Anchorage Assembly passed the ordinance 9-3, that would allow them to remove a sitting Anchorage may from office over a breach of public trust.

News

Family of Fred Lee asks Anchorage police to reopen death investigation

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:14 PM AKDT
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By Lauren Maxwell
The family of Fred Lee wants Anchorage police to reopen his death investigation, while the medical examiner ruled the death is from the effects of methamphetamine.

News

Alaska State Fair cancels poultry exhibits amidst avian flu outbreak

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:13 PM AKDT
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By Carly Schreck
According to the Division of Environmental Health State Veterinarian’s website, data indicates that of the over 40 million cases of confirmed bird flu in the United States, 107 of those have been reported in Alaska.

News

Juneau chef showcasing Alaskan seafood to the rest of the country at cooking competition

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:12 PM AKDT
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By Tracy Sinclare
Chef Amara Enciso is heading to New Orleans to represent Alaska in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off.

News

Looking back at the history of Anchorage’s Fourth Avenue Theatre

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 12:39 PM AKDT
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By Eric Sowl
Change. It’s the one thing you can always count on in life. For the Fourth Avenue Theatre, big changes are coming.

News

Man picked as new Anchorage library director not taking job

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:13 PM AKDT
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By Paul Choate and Patrick Enslow
The man selected to head the Anchorage Public Library has declined to take the job.

News

2nd case of monkeypox confirmed in Alaska

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 8:35 PM AKDT
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By Connor Matteson
The Alaska Department of Health has identified a second monkeypox case, with both in Anchorage.

News

Speaker discusses improving Anchorage’s appeal to visitors, potential workers

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:40 PM AKDT
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By Patrick Enslow
Roger Brooks was the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's keynote speaker at their 3-year outlook luncheon.

Back to School

Anchorage parents concerned about ASD bus driver shortage

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:27 PM AKDT
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By Lauren Maxwell
Some Anchorage parents have concerns about Anchorage School District's bus driver shortage.

News

Oklahoma man receives fine, suspension of license for musk ox harvested on subsistence permit

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:01 PM AKDT
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By Tim Rockey
An Oklahoma man was fined in Nome District Court after illegally harvesting a musk ox near Kotzebue in March of 2020.

News

Surprise Senate vote would overturn Biden environmental rule

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:06 PM AKDT
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By Matthew Daly
In a surprise victory for Republicans, the Senate on Thursday voted to overturn a Biden administration rule requiring rigorous environmental review of major infrastructure projects such as highways, pipelines and oil wells — a victory enabled in part by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia.

News

Providence takes next step in loosening visitation policy

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 2:36 PM AKDT
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By Joey Klecka
Beginning Thursday, the medical center is changing their visiting hours to an eight-hour window and all adult patients will be allowed one visitor and one designated “Care Partner.”

News

Police chief took Army base roles despite harassment claims

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:49 AM AKDT
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By The Associated Press
A former police chief was able to take postings at multiple successive U.S. Army bases despite allegations that he sexually harassed women at one base.

National

Bucks, bears, and binders - inside the final days of Don Young’s office

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:46 AM AKDT
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By Peter Zampa
Months after the passing of Rep. Don Young (R-AK), his office on Capitol Hill is being cleared out.

News

Centennial Park is seeing people go from homeless to housed

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:40 PM AKDT
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By Connor Matteson
As the Centennial Park Campground remains full, the Salvation Army and their partners have been able to move 40 people into housing.

News

Subsea fiber project aims to improve internet speeds for Aleutian Islands

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:02 PM AKDT
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By Patrick Enslow
Find out how a telecommunications company is helping get high-speed internet to the Aleutian chain.

News

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases outlook for Anchorage

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:35 PM AKDT
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By Lauren Maxwell
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases their 3 year economic outlook for Anchorage.

News

2 murals by Alaska Native artists planned to appear in downtown Anchorage

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 4:42 PM AKDT
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By Nick Parker
Both art pieces will represent different Alaska Native tribes and Indigenous cultures, focusing on inclusivity and diversity.

News

Alaska to receive funding for electric vehicle charging program

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:20 PM AKDT
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By Nick Parker
The state is expected to receive millions in federal funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Back to School

ASD superintendent talks future at first school board meeting

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 1:12 PM AKDT
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By Connor Matteson
New Anchorage School District Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt gave his first update at Tuesday night's school board meeting, sharing his goals for the district.

Morning Edition

The University of Alaska Southeast to build equity with free Alaska Native language courses

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:00 AM AKDT
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By Georgina Fernandez
At the end of August, the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) will begin offering free, online Alaska Native language courses. The course is open to anybody and has no age restrictions. Courses are offered in Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian languages. Nine classes in total will be offered, split between beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

News

Major Seward Highway project proposed near Girdwood

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 9:20 PM AKDT
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By Taylor Burke
In an effort to improve safety at the intersection of the Seward Highway and Alyeska Highway, Girdwood might get a new interchange.

News

Fourth Avenue Theatre demolition set to begin this week

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 8:27 PM AKDT
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By Patrick Enslow
The Fourth Avenue Theater is scheduled to be demolished this week, according to the building's owner.

News

Anchorage residents protest in support of Narcan use

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 6:34 PM AKDT
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By Lauren Maxwell
Protestors urge the Anchorage Police Department to start carrying Narcan kits to reverse opioid overdoses

News

911 calls return after temporary outage

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 4:39 PM AKDT
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By Tim Rockey
Anchorage residents experiencing emergencies will be unable to call 911 and need to call 311 instead.

News

Celebrate American Adventures Month with Alaska’s National Forests

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 3:30 PM AKDT
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By Elinor Baty
This month aims to get people outside, doing something daring and adventurous, which they otherwise would not.

National

Alaska senator calls out Taliban after al-Zawahiri killing

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 12:20 PM AKDT
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By Peter Zampa
Sullivan says he was initially skeptical of the approach. He also says killing al-Zawahiri in Kabul makes it clear the Taliban cannot be trusted.
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