A historian is researching the past of Alaska’s canneries and a Petersburg woman has volunteered her collection of canned salmon labels.
Alaska
Voters in one village were allowed to cast ballots in both primaries
State Division of Elections Director Josie Bahnke said a state review will examine the statewide results – particularly those in Shungnak.
Language assistance provisions enacted in western Alaska and the Arctic
When Alaskans went to the polls this week, some had new options for language assistance. Expanded help for Yup’ik, Gwich’in and Inupiaq speakers was the result of a lawsuit brought against the state in 2013.
Ketchikan resident trains to be Navy pilot
Ketchikan native and 2008 Kayhi graduate Mari Freitag is in Corpus Christi, Texas, participating in a training program that transforms U.S. Navy officers into Navy pilots. Ensign Freitag is a student naval aviator with the “Rangers” Training Squadron that operates the T-6 Texan II aircraft.
Southeast Alaska tribes share mining concerns with feds
State tribal groups have met with federal officials to discuss concerns that Canadian mining projects could divert potentially toxic water to southeast Alaska watersheds.
Ketchikan to host ‘Plunge for Peace’ to recognize officers
A Ketchikan woman is leading an effort to show local and state law enforcement agencies that they have the community’s support by taking a plunge in the Pacific Ocean. The Ketchikan Daily News reports that the “Plunge for Peace” event, organized by Debbie Karlson, will take place Saturday at Ketchikan’s Knudson Cove. She says docks will be cleared of boats to make way for jumpers.
2 bank robbery suspects arrested at Anchorage airport
Two men suspected of robbing an Anchorage bank were arrested early Friday at the city’s main airport. The FBI says airport police recognized Kaleem Fredericks, 23, and Calel Crofford, 23, from pictures release by the FBI.
Fairbanks official faces driving under the influence charge
A top administrator for the city of Fairbanks has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and leaving the scene of an accident. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports chief of staff Jeff Jacobson was arrested Thursday after knocking down a light pole and signs and continuing on at high speed.
Researchers developing cheaper, faster monitoring method for paralytic shellfish poisoning
Researchers are developing a field test kit that would make it easier to monitor for paralytic shellfish poisoning. Project partners include NOAA researchers from the Lower 48 as well as community testers based on Kodiak Island and in the Alaska Peninsula.
Coast Guard airlifts 2 guides mauled by bear in Alaska
A man and a woman mauled by a bear in Alaska were airlifted by a Coast Guard helicopter to receive medical treatment. The two are wilderness guides who were leading a group of cruise ship passengers on a hike about 30 miles north of Sitka, the Coast Guard said.