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Cleveland Eruption Continues
By Stephanie Joyce, KUCB – Unalaska
Cleveland Volcano continues to be active, with two additional blasts shaking the volcano on Sunday evening, and Monday morning. Neither explosion produced ash clouds large enough to interfere with air traffic transiting the region.
Newtok Residents Describe Injuries From Era Plane Crash
By Mark Arehart, KYUK – Bethel
An Era Alaska Cessna 207 went down Saturday near the village of Newtok. Some passengers suffered injuries after the plane landed short of the runway and skidded across a local river. But Era is disputing the extent of the injuries.
Hundreds Gather In Juneau For Malaspina Tours
By Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
Hundreds of Juneau residents flocked to the downtown waterfront Saturday to celebrate two major components of Southeast Alaska’s economy – the Alaska Marine Highway System and the fishing industry.
Decades After WWII, Alaska’s First Governor Gets His Discharge Papers
By Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN – Juneau
At the onset of World War II, the territory of Alaska was seen as too big, too remote, and too sparsely populated to defend. That is, until it was attacked by Japanese forces. In response, a few thousand residents came together to form the Alaska Territorial Guard.
New Airplane Will Improve Medevac Service In Southeast
By Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN – Juneau
A new turboprop aircraft will make it easier for a medical transport service to land in some Southeast Alaska communities. Airlift Northwest will operate a Turbo Commander as well as the Learjet between Juneau and rural communities.
Americorps Workers Embrace Sitka
By Ed Ronco, KCAW – Sitka
In our on-going series about culture in Alaska, we’ve been talking about how we define ourselves and live our lives as Alaskans. Last week, we asked how long you have to live here to call yourself an Alaskan.
Visting Artist Merges Theater With Academics
By Brianna Gibbs, KMXT – Kodiak
Students at the Kodiak High School and Middle School dabbled in theatric storytelling last week. A handful of classrooms participated in a two week artist in schools program that culminated with a presentation of their work on Thursday.
