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Stolen vehicle pursuit near Seward ends with multi-agency arrest
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (223+ words) Alaska State Troopers say a stolen vehicle investigation led to a multi-agency search and a foot pursuit near Seward over the weekend, ending with an arrest the following morning. According to troopers, the incident began on Sunday when Anchorage Police…...
HOMETOWN HERO: Officers Travis Salkil and Stephanie Syrock, Nome Police Department
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (146+ words) The Nome Police Department has added Officers Travis Salkil and Stephanie Syrock, both from Oklahoma, bringing prior experience and joining the local force. The Nome Police Department is welcoming two new officers to the department. Officer Travis Salkil and Officer…...
Search and rescue underway after climbers fall near Denali Pass
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (109+ words) A search and rescue operation is underway in Denali National Park and Preserve after four climbers fell near Denali Pass, according to park officials. National Park Service rangers were alerted around midnight Wednesday about the incident on North America's highest…...
Anchorage retail theft crackdown leads to 259 arrests since September
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (110+ words) In Anchorage, city leaders are highlighting new efforts to combat retail theft across the municipality. Mayor Suzanne La France joined officials from the Anchorage Police and Fire Departments at City Hall on Wednesday to provide an update on the city's…...
Anchorage angler catches first king salmon at Ship Creek after dream prediction
5+ day, 21+ min ago (151+ words) An Anchorage angler caught the first king salmon of the season at Ship Creek, landing an 8. 9-pound fish after dreaming the catch would happen. The first king salmon of the season has officially been caught in Ship Creek " and the…...
Anglers return to Ship Creek as season gets underway
1+ week, 3+ day ago (302+ words) Anglers are back at Ship Creek as salmon season gets underway, but cooler water temperatures are keeping fish activity uncertain for now. While fishermen continue casting lines along the banks, local businesses like The Bait Shack say conditions such as…...
John Damberg with the Alaska Jazz Workshop
1+ week, 4+ day ago (143+ words) Your Alaska Link The Alaska Jazz Workshop will host "Jazz Fighting Hunger" on May 23 at the Anchorage Museum Theater, raising funds for the Food Bank of Alaska through donations. - Fairbanks to host Mental Health Awareness community event - Anchorage jazz benefit…...
Alaska moves forward with bill easing classic car import rules
1+ week, 5+ day ago (197+ words) Opened hood of a red American Chevrolet Chevelle SS to show a custom engine. A bill aimed at easing restrictions on classic vehicle imports in Alaska has passed the House and is now moving forward in the legislative process. The…...
Kachemak Bay State Park expands with new protected coastal land
1+ week, 5+ day ago (155+ words) A conservation effort is expanding Kachemak Bay State Park through the protection of privately owned coastal land on Alaska's southern coast. The Alaska State Parks and The Conservation Fund have announced the protection of the final remaining private land on…...
For America's 250th, Rediscover the World Within the U. S.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (742+ words) Do you want to travel through America during the 250th anniversary, but you still have the itch to go somewhere a little more exotic? There are plenty of destinations in the U. S. that feel like you are visiting a whole new country....