News of the North

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The governor's team say they will revise the budget of former Gov. Bill Walker that was submitted Friday.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - the Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday received 16 bids on 16 tracts covering 272 square miles.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - The Green Lake safety boom was broken during recent storm events.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Moy tried to swim away from officers in the lake off Glacier Highway.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The interim superintendent of the Juneau School District is in the running to fill the position on a permanent basis.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Lt. Governor Kevin Meyer chose a familiar name when he chose a new Director for the Division of Elections.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) The CBJ Assembly held a special meeting to make the appointments Thursday night.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) A Ketchikan woman wanted for violation of conditions of release faces new charges after drugs were found on her, police said.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Junior Charlee Lewis led the Lady Falcons with 14 points; she was 6-8 from the line.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Chad Bentz of Juneau and two-time Olympic bronze medal-winning trap shooter Corey Cogdell-Unrein of Eagle River will headline the Class of 2019 into the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Mayor Beth Weldon spoke about the future and Assembly goals for 2019 during a speech to the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce Thursday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Police Department is asking drivers to slow down on city streets.

Washington, D.C. (KINY) - Dunleavy also met with U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. The two spoke about the process underway to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau's crime rate for the year is down according to preliminary figures.

Washington, DC (KINY) Fishing and seafood consumption increased in 2017.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) University of Alaska Southeast researchers, alumni and supporters of the university were in search of humpback whales during a recent tour.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) The Airline will also help with the effort to build the new Juneau Arts and Culture Center.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) William Moy Junior, 25, is on the loose after the court released him to attend an appointment and he didn't return to jail.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) The three want the house seat of Nancy Dahlstrom who was named Commissioner of the Department of Corrections by Governor Mike Dunleavy.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) The Catholic Diocese of Juneau announced an independent commission to review the personnel files of clergy and religious who have served in the Diocese of Juneau since it was established in 1951.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An education raffle will be new for the 2019 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend application.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The new regional forester for the Alaska Region of the U. S. Forest Service could have gone elsewhere, but wanted to come here.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) A new name for Juneau-Douglas High School and creation of a list of priorities for the state legislative session topped the agenda for the monthly meeting of the CBJ Board of Education tonight.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) The district hosted three listening sessions to get input from the public on what they want in the next Juneau School Superintendent.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The State's Permanent Fund Dividend Division is doubling its efforts to encourage applicants to file for their 2019 dividend online.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska ranks high in the level of health care wages.

Petersburg, Alaska (KINY) Allen was sentenced for manslaughter charges for a van crash on July 4, 2016 that claimed the lives of the death of Molly Parks, 18 and Marie Giesbrecht, 19.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Police are on the lookout for a suspect who caused a disturbance at Thibodeau's Valley Liquor.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An adjustment to the property line for vehicles entering the passenger staging area will increase the purchase amount to $922,175.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - North Douglas Highway is closed currently at the 5800 block due to downed lines.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) The cases involved methamphetamine, heroin and other drugs smuggled into southeast Alaska.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The signing ceremony will be the beginning of a new partnership between JPD, Capital City Fire-Rescue and the U.S. Army.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - Three men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy to import and distribute methamphetamine in Ketchikan.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The application period for the 2019 Permanent Fund Dividend opens at 9 a.m. New Years Day.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Several grant opportunities to improve equipment and facilities were discussed by the committee today.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - The borough and SEARHC will meet again on Dec. 19. Subsequent meetings are scheduled on Jan. 7 and Jan. 18 to finalize the agreement.

Washington, D.C. (KINY) - President Trump extended invitations to each of the 17 newly elected state and territorial governors.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Jon Lee Burns, AKA Chris, is wanted on four charges.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Matthew Williams, 36, is charged with a burglary of the Grind Coffee House.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In Division I the Kayhi Kings wrestlers were crowned as the region victors with a team score with 200 points to Thunder Mountain's 123 points.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The program will include presentations from the ADF&G and ATA on the trapping season, types of traps, and trap sets.

Ketchikan, Alaska (AP) - 35-year-old Jason Simpson and 33-year-old Angelina McDonald face two felony counts of possessing heroin and methamphetamine.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - According to Juneau Police Department the pedestrian, 74-year-old Juneau resident, Michael Mason Sheehan, sustained life-threatening injuries during the collision.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) Kathryn Dodge lost the race by one vote to Bart LeBon in Fairbanks.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Police responded to the report of an assault in the 2800 block of Mendenhall Loop Road.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Police responded to the report of a domestic dispute in the 1200 block of Ninth Street.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Juneau Police are on the scene of an accident involving a pedestrian near the entrance to Harris Harbor.

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Kenai, Alaska (KINY) - The Kenai representative said he is looking for a 20-20 coalition in the House when it reconvenes on Jan. 15, 2019.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - According to the order, which was signed Dec. 5, it will streamline and increase accountability of budget and policy administration within the executive branch.

Boulder, Colo. (AP) - The author originally agreed to let playwrights Nikos Tsakalakos and Janet Allard use his name and the book title but changed his mind because he objected to their script.

Eagle River, Alaska (KINY) - Saddler, a former spokesman for Gov. Frank Murkowski, is in his fourth term in the house.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Holiday Pops brings together singers and musicians for a festive celebration of the season.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Three wolves have been harvested in Unit 1C within the Douglas Island Management Area, which encompasses all of Douglas Island.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) The Assembly Childcare Committee discussed problems and solutions to the community shortage of daycare facilities.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - According to Lt. Krag Campbell, 56-year-old David G. Waits has been identified as the suspect.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Bishop Andrew Bellisario of the Diocese of Juneau traveled to Rome this fall where he met Pope Francis for the first time.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An announcement is coming from the Catholic Diocese of Juneau next week regarding its ongoing investigation into possible abuse by priests in the diocese.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Minor injuries were reported when a vehicle flipped over near the old Wal-mart parking lot.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) A two-story building suffered extensive damage in the 3200 block of Lincoln Court.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The topics covered included plans for a new zoning district in the neighborhood, as well as an overlay district in the heart of the community.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) Stephanie Orr, 30 was charged with two felony crimes.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) Authorities worked together to solve a string of recent thefts and burglaries in the First City.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) A coalition of Alaska Native groups urged the Governor to push for funding and investigate the deaths and disappearance of indigenous women in the state.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) The family thought it was just a prank or maybe an aftershock from the earthquakes.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Judge Holland has decided that the collection of fees associated with cruise ships entering the Juneau port are constitutional.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Police report that they have one suspect in custody who was taken in without incident.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Chuck Wimberly, President and CEO, and Ben Coronell President of the Board for Goldbelt, were the featured speakers at the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly's Special Child Care Committee meets again Friday.

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Cathy Munoz has served three terms on the CBJ Assembly and four terms in the Alaska House.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Police Chief Ed Mercer honored two officers and two civilians at a special ceremony at the police station.

Spokane, Washington (KINY) The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission said the proposed merger with Toronto-based Hydro One Ltd. doesn't adequately protect Avista or the utility's customers from political or financial risk, and that isn't in the public's interest.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race issued a statement that absolved four-time race winner Dallas Seavey of allegations he gave drugs to his dogs

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) The former Senate President will serve as a policy advisor in transportation, legislation, and fishing.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) announces that Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital (MEH) was awarded international recognition as a designated “Baby-Friendly” birth facility.

Fairbanks, Alaska (KINY) Kathryn Dodge will file an appeal with the Alaska Supreme Court.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) Palin will serve one year for assaulting his father last year.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Former Juneau School District Superintendent Glenn Gelbrich was remembered on Action Line yesterday (Wednesday) by School Board President Brian Holst.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Amanda Price will lead the Department of Public Safety, Kevin Clarkson as Attorney General and Nancy Dahlstrom as Commissioner over the Department of Corrections.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) A restroom suffered about $5,000 in damage Tuesday evening at the Mendenhall Mall.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) Social media photos show people standing in the middle of a road mangled by the earthquake near Wasilla.

Kodiak, Alaska (KINY) The building will support launch operations.

Washington, D.C. (KNIY) - Under the act fishing tenders, factory trawlers and floating fish factories in the Alaska fisheries will be permanently exempt from the incidental discharge regulations currently applied to merchant ships.

Petersburg, Alaska (KINY) - The letter, which was written by Mayor Mark Jensen, would have asked Viking to halt stops in Petersburg scheduled in 2020 until the borough assembly could conclude whether increased tourism was desired.

Washington, D.C. (KINY) - Schmid has been acting regional forester in Alaska for the last eight months filling in behind Beth Pendleton who retired in April.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The SEARHC Patient Health Benefits team has trained counselors that can assist Southeast Alaska community members to navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The suspects are targeting unlocked vehicles for garage door openers and removing screens to check for unsecured windows.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Senator-elect Jesse Kiehl was asked about his committee assignments with the minority while a guest on Action Line Tuesday.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) A Washington State woman was charged after authorities seized $26,000 worth of heroin at the Ketchikan airport.

Kodiak, Alaska (KINY) The Alaska Marine Highway System is looking to replace the 54-year-old vessel.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Commissioners and acting commissioners delivered an earthquake assessment and status report for each state department.

Fairbanks, Alaska (KINY) - Justin Schneider did not serve any direct jail time and walked free after sentencing with no sex crime charges.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - She was the first black Alaskan elected to the Alaska House of Representatives, serving from 1990-1996. She was Alaska's first black state senator from 2000-2012.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Former Juneau School District Superintendent Glenn Glebrich has passed away.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Vincent-Lang is a veteran of the department with more than three decades of experience in wildlife research and management.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Micah Nelson, had been wanted for 11 days since a shooting in Lemon Creek.

Kotzebue, Alaska (AP) Mike Dunleavy took the oath in Kotzebue after bad weather prevented a flight to Noorvik.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Outgoing Juneau Representative Justin Parish believes the Democratically dominated majority he served with in the 30th Alaska Legislature could continue in some form depending on the outcome of the House District One race in Fairbanks.

Noorvik, Alaska (KINY) Due to the earthquake damage in Anchorage, Mike Dunleavy decided to stay at the command center instead of taking a 65-mile snow machine ride to his swearing-in ceremony

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - Walker, in a statement, says he and Lt. Gov. Valerie Davidson will stay in Anchorage to assist in ongoing recovery efforts following Friday's magnitude 7.0 earthquake

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Bill Walker announces all state offices in Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and Palmer will be closed for business on Monday, Dec. 3.

Gulkana, Alaska (KINY) - In 1943, the Alaska Road Commission built a bridge across the Gulkana River, dividing the village of Gulkana and making uninhabitable portions of land the Ahtna had occupied.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Both Houston and Colony Middle Schools suffered extensive damage during the 7.0 quake.

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Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Anchorage Municipal Manager Bill Falsey said the city’s water system is fully operational, even though a precautionary boil advisory is in effect as repairs continue after the earthquake.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The two organizations have partnered to provide earthquake assistance in and around the Anchorage area.

Noorvik, Alaska (KINY) - Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy and Lt. Gov.-elect Kevin Meyer will be sworn in at 11:55 a.m. by Judge Paul Roetman at Aqqaluk High School and Noorvik Elementary School.

Washington, DC (KINY) - The trio says they are working with federal agencies to assess the damage and begin the recovery process.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) State Troopers said the burglary occurred in the Forest Drive area Friday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Juneau police said the child, age 2-3, made 37 calls to the 911 dispatch center.

The House voted 32-7 to send to the senate fast track legislation that provides 24 million for the marine highway system to keep running and 45 million for medicaid.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal study says more shrubs growing on Arctic tundra likely will have little effect on the abundance of most bird species until the vegetation grows tall.