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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Juneau residents express frustration after a beloved homeless man is killed by police. Plus, a floating fish processor returns after a fire.
Saucy Yoda performing vinyl release show this weekend | State of Art
The punk and hip-hop influenced party band recently released the album "Who They Are."
Fistfight led to fatal shooting outside Anchorage bar, police say
Two people are charged with evidence tampering in the Sunday encounter that left 30-year-old Tahjeay Baldwin dead and another man wounded.
Alaska Made: Revel Treks and Tours | Outdoor Explorer
Kierre Childers shares her story of becoming a small business owner leading hiking and backpacking trips in Southcentral Alaska.
After a dry June sparked wildfire concerns, Alaska has had a very rainy July
Climate researcher Brian Brettschneider says the rain has “certainly, quite literally put a damper” on wildfire concerns.
FEMA announces $108M award to Merbok-related projects
Authorities announced the approval of $108.8 million for Alaskan communities reeling from 2022’s Typhoon Merbok.
Bristol Bay floating fish processor back at full capacity after fire
Northline Seafoods CEO Ben Blakey doesn't think this summer's electrical fire aboard the Hannah will have a lasting financial impact.
Rogue waves can strike without warning. These scientists found a way to predict them.
Scientists have created a new tool that can give 5 minutes advance warning of a dangerous rogue wave in the ocean.
Juneau residents hold vigil for homeless man killed by police
Both Steven Kissack, who was fatally shot Monday, and his dog Juno were familiar faces to those who live and work in downtown Juneau.
Judge suspends controversial federal Cook Inlet lease sale, citing impacts on beluga whales
The landmark Inflation Reduction Act mandated the federal oil and gas lease sale. But the agency offering it fell short, the judge ruled.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The state's review of shooting footage draws criticism. Plus, a Cook Inlet lease sale is on hold to consider the impact on endangered whales.
An expansion underway at the Alaska Native Heritage Center includes a new healing garden and a subsistence kitchen
The center’s president said the new offerings will help Alaska Natives pass down traditional knowledge.
Alaska officials say they’re working to speed up investigations of police shootings
So far this year, officers have shot nine people during responses, killing six of them. Five of those shootings involved Anchorage police.
1 missing, 4 safe after boat capsizes near Noorvik
Dozens of searchers are looking for 30-year-old Brandon Sheldon on the Kobuk River north of Noorvik after Monday's capsize, troopers said.
‘Strange’ bald eagle attacks at Kodiak harbor cause multiple injuries
Kodiak officials have asked people to keep an eye on the sky at St. Herman Harbor after the attacks, some of which have left people needing sutures.
Arctic air brings historically cold July temperatures to Bethel
This summer is the first time in more than 50 years that Bethel has seen back-to-back July days with highs that didn’t top 50 degrees.
Co-parenting after divorce or separation | Line One
Host Prentiss Pemberton speaks with parenting coordinator and mediator Bettsie Wild about co-parenting on this Line One.
Statewide initiative would restore Alaska campaign finance limits
Alaska's latest campaign finance limits were struck down three years ago by federal judges. Citizens Against Money in Politics hopes to create new ones.
Anchorage Assembly to APD: Publish recordings of recent police shootings and revise body camera policy
Police Chief Sean Case said he intends to discuss changes at the end of the week and have the new policy in place on July 22.
Assembly confirms Anchorage’s new police chief and municipal attorney
Assembly members lauded both Police Chief Sean Case and Municipal Attorney Eva Gardner. They were confirmed in 10-0 votes.
9th Circuit to hear oral arguments on Southeast king salmon troll fishery lawsuit
Federal judges will hear oral arguments Thursday in an appeal of a ruling that threatened to halt the Southeast troll fishery for king salmon.
Juneau police seek assault suspect as missing person
Corey B. Coleman of Juneau is listed as missing. He is a suspect at large for an assault earlier this year.
Division of Elections clears Southwest Alaska legislative candidate after complaint
Darren Deacon, the subject of the complaint, supplied housing, travel and employment records showing his residency in Kalskag.
Snake-like procession of insect larvae spotted again in Interior Alaska
The unusual lines of moving gnat larvae were first reported in Fairbanks in 2007, with sporadic sightings ever since.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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