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Fiber optic cable break in Sitka could take nearly two weeks to repair
Sitka has been without internet access since an undersea fiber optic cable broke Thursday, cutting off the island from the online world.
Landslide causes tsunami at Kenai Fjords National Park
The Aug. 7 landslide produced a tsunami about 55 feet high at the Pedersen Lagoon near Seward. No injuries were reported.
Ketchikan police chief to resign in plea deal over off-duty assault charges
Jeffrey Walls has agreed to resign effective Sept. 9, the day before his trial for five misdemeanor assault charges was set to begin.
Homeless students in Alaska, nationally could lose access to added aid
Congress has been asked to give states more time to spend money for homeless students, but advocates say it may be too late.
Anchorage man dies in plane crash near McGrath
Troopers say 58-year-old Cary Foster was the sole occupant of the Piper PA-18 Super Cub.
Palmer feud led to gas-station worker’s fatal shooting, police say
Isaac Beshaw, 22, faces a first-degree murder charge in the Monday death of Steven Williams, 22, at a Speedway Express station.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, August 30, 2024
Officials work to solve the housing shortage in Valdez. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski visits the site of Sunday's fatal landslide in Ketchikan.
In Valdez, the city hopes it’s found a solution to the affordable housing crisis
City officials in Valdez are pursuing an all-of-the-above solution — and they’re hoping to serve as a model for other communities.
Cyrano’s ‘Meteor Shower’ promises surreal humor and thoughtful laughs | State of Art
Written by comedic legend and actor Steve Martin, the play follows two couples spending the evening together as things take an unexpected turn.
Anchorage police to incorporate virtual reality into training with emphasis on de-escalation
A federal grant created in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd in 2020 will cover the cost of APD's virtual reality system.
Arctic residents face high risk from toxic effects of plastics, report finds
The report is based on over 250 peer-reviewed studies and shows the Arctic environment and people are disproportionately impacted by microplastics, plastic chemicals, and contaminated sea life.
Juneau businesses argue against ‘Ship-Free Saturday’ ballot proposition
Members of the group Protect Juneau’s Future say they believe the proposition is bad for the capital's economy.
New research uses 130 years of historic flood observations to help identify future risks
Researchers compiled and analyzed a database of hundreds of written accounts and observations going back to the late 1880s.
15 workers on office retreat hiked up a mountain — and one got left behind
The insurance workers were on an office retreat in the Rocky Mountains. They met at dawn to begin a hike to the summit of Mount Shavano.
North Slope oil project is on track, Santos head tells industry gathering
Kevin Gallagher, CEO of Santos, told the Alaska Oil and Gas Association conference that the Pikka project is nearly 60% complete.
Alleged victims of former volunteer at Juneau’s Echo Ranch Bible Camp are suing
The people who say they were victims of Bradley Earl Reger are trying to hold the institutions where the abuse took place accountable.
Internet and cell services down for most of Sitka
Sitka had 4,000 cruise passengers on Thursday. Many businesses reported having to resort to cash-only transactions to make sales.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Experts answer questions from Ketchikan residents Plus, a report shows health risks caused by microplastics.
‘Taste of home’: New Latino- and Hispanic- owned restaurants serve up culture alongside cuisine
From mole enchiladas to mangonadas, the restaurants are not just bringing new foods to Anchorage — they're fostering community spaces for residents looking for a taste of home.
From engineering to oncology, Anchorage freshmen explore career paths in new academy class
The Career exploration class is designed to help students identify interests and select a potential career.
Delegates from Anchorage’s Japanese sister city celebrate park renamed in their honor
Anchorage’s Sand Lake Park has been renamed to honor the 55-year sister city relationship with Chitose, Japan.
Spike in salmon shark sightings near Kodiak stumps researchers
The sharks are turning up in fishermen's nets more often, but scientists say it's not clear whether their Alaska population has risen.
Pageant offers Anchorage’s Pacific Islanders a place to heal after police shooting
This month's first Miss Alaska Pacific Island Pageant marked a moment of silence for the Aug. 13 death of 16-year-old Easter Leafa.
Come along as we look for and learn about loons | Outdoor Explorer
In this episode of Outdoor Explorer you’ll learn all about loons in Southcentral, hear what the monitoring team is up to and go on a loon adventure with us at Nancy Lake.
Alaska Pacific University is offering a new scholarship with money from a student-managed investment fund
The fund grew from $200,000 to nearly $2 million since it started in 2001.
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