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After bruising campaign, Bronson says he’s looking for common ground in Anchorage
After a fraught year and a contentious election, Anchorage mayor-elect Dave Bronson represents a return to conservative leadership in the city. A 30-year resident of Alaska who has never held elected office before, he’s described as sharp and principled by observers.
Juneteenth: What, why, and beyond
Juneteenth has been called “America’s Second Independence Day”. But surveys show that only about half of Americans even know what Juneteenth is. So what exactly is Juneteenth? Why is it important? And should it be celebrated? With community leaders Jasmin Smith and Dino Allen, we will discuss the history behind Juneteenth and its continued modern day significance on the next episode of Hometown, Alaska
Email records: Little contact between Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s former aide and oil company that hired him
Interest groups and some Alaska lawmakers have been scrutinizing Stevens’ move from state service to the private sector, saying the quick transition between them raises questions about whether Stevens is complying with state ethics laws.
For small Kenai Peninsula towns, Pride month is about visibility
Later that year, a gay Sterling woman reported being attacked at her home. That catalyzed a community reckoning about how the central peninsula can support members of its queer community.
Postcard: Scenes and sounds of Anchorage coming back to life
A series of events including First Friday art shows at local museums, several live music concerts, and dance parties livened up Anchorage's downtown the first weekend in June.
Bethel elder Eula David, co-author of English-Yup’ik medical dictionary, dies
Originally from Scammon Bay, David was a worldly, culturally fluid and fluent woman who went on to live in Fortuna Ledge, Mekoryuk, and eventually Bethel.
Sullivan flies to Taiwan for announcement of US vaccine distribution
The 750,000 vaccines headed for Taipei are part of a global allocation the Biden administration announced last week.
The number of Alaskans released on discretionary parole fell sharply in 2020
Critics say that it's a problem, since it is denying people a chance to lead productive lives outside of prison, and is contributing to prison overcrowding.
How Anchorage high school yearbooks documented a pandemic year
From screenshots of Zoom classes to requesting student selfies, these two yearbook staffs got creative to capture an unusual year.
Anchorage’s largest soup kitchen looks to temporarily move food prep downtown
Bean’s Cafe Director Lisa Sauder said the kitchen identified the site of the Platinum Jaxx and LED Ultra Lounge on 6th Avenue as a building it could purchase and use to make meals.
ASD will get $112.5M in federal aid. They want to know how to spend it.
The district must use at least 20% of the money to address learning loss. That leaves nearly $90 million dollars to be spent.
Coronavirus pandemic leads to boom in Alaska backyard poultry sales
A growing number of Alaskans are raising their own backyard flocks. It’s a trend that gained big momentum over the past year as people spent more time at home during the pandemic.
Popular Anchorage YouTuber NuttyNu finds his voice with raw portrayals of his hometown
Nu Xiong, aka NuttyNu recently revealed in one of his YouTube videos that he has a neurological disorder. It hasn’t slowed him down.
Pandemic rent relief program received applications for about 1 in every 10 Alaskans
The first phase of the federally funded program is expected to send almost a quarter of a billion dollars to landlords and utilities.
US House passes bill allowing big cruise ships to visit Alaska later this summer
A federal bill that would allow foreign-flagged cruise ships to bypass Canada on their way to Alaska is headed to the president’s desk after unanimously passing the U.S. House of Representatives. That follows the U.S. Senate passing similar legislation earlier this month.
‘We get to keep existing’: Pandemic relief fund could be lifeline for concert venues and promoters
After COVID-19 has kept stages dusty and theaters empty for more than a year, performing arts producers, venues, and operators are getting a much-needed lifeline.
Fifth graders campaign to change ‘squaw’ in Dillingham road name
Alora Wassily, Trista Wassily and Harmony Larson were learning about the history of colonization in social studies class in Dillingham. They visited with the Curyung Tribe and learned the story of “The Seven Sisters.” Then, they decided to try to change the name of a road.
Alaskans discuss Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend speaks with Lucy Hansen, president of the Polynesian Association of Alaska, Filipino Community, Inc. President Edric Carrillo and community organizer Kengo Nagaoka about the rich history of Asian and Pacific Islanders and their hopes for the future.
Dunbar says he is unlikely to overcome Bronson lead in Anchorage mayor race
Assembly member Forrest Dunbar appeared to acknowledge that he is unlikely to win the Anchorage mayoral runoff Thursday night. He tweeted “Given the size of the deficit and the number of votes we believe are outstanding it appears unlikely that we will make up the difference.”
Northwest Alaska village of Buckland floods due to ice jam
Residents of Buckland say they have boats ready to evacuate should the water level continue to rise because of an ice jam downriver from the village.