News
News of the North
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Alaska House adjourns until Monday with no majority yet formed
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Organization of the State House of Representativeness remains at loggerheads.
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Law enforcement searching for hit and run driver who injured a man
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A hit and run accident is under investigation by Juneau Police and Alaska State Troopers.
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New board member announced by Alaska Air Group
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has a new member of its board of directors.
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Water plant in western Alaska village destroyed by fire
BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — A fire in an Alaska village has destroyed a plant that served as the community’s only source of clean, running water and that has left residents waiting for a delivery of water by plane.
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Virus closes seafood plants
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — COVID-19 outbreaks have shut down operations at two of Alaska’s largest seafood processing plants in the Aleutian Islands.
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State of State Address on hold
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - When will Governor Dunleavy present his annual State of the State Address to the Legislature?
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Action Line features Governor Dunleavy
Juneau, Alaska (KINY - Governor Mike Dunleavy addressed a wide range of issues while a guest on Action Line.
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Gray whale population of U. S. west coast troubled
SEATTLE (AP) — Researchers say the population of gray whales off the West Coast of the United States has fallen by nearly one-quarter since 2016, resembling a similar die-off two decades ago.
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Sealaska Heritage Cancels Celebration
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Sealaska Heritage Institute’s board of trustees has opted to cancel Celebration 2021, which was tentatively scheduled for June this year after the coronavirus sidelined the in-person event in 2020.
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Biden to place temporary moratorium on ANWR leases
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President Joe Biden has signaled plans to place a temporary moratorium on oil and gas lease activities in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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Three new officers hired by JPD, dispatch fully staffed
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There was good news from Juneau Police Chief Ed Mercer while a guest on Action Line regarding the recruitment of officers.
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CBJ Reports new COVID-19 cases
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting six new residents identified with COVID-19.
Sitka Radio Center
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Alaska House adjourns until Monday with no majority yet formed
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Organization of the State House of Representativeness remains at loggerheads.
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New board member announced by Alaska Air Group
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has a new member of its board of directors.
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Water plant in western Alaska village destroyed by fire
BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — A fire in an Alaska village has destroyed a plant that served as the community’s only source of clean, running water and that has left residents waiting for a delivery of water by plane.
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Virus closes seafood plants
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — COVID-19 outbreaks have shut down operations at two of Alaska’s largest seafood processing plants in the Aleutian Islands.
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State of State Address on hold
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - When will Governor Dunleavy present his annual State of the State Address to the Legislature?
Events
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Grab and Go Crafts
Sitka Public Library will offer weekly grab-and-go bag craft program the entire month of January. New bags will be available every Saturday and participants can pick them up anytime during the week. Craft projects are best for ages 2-5. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 747-4020 to register.
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FRIENDS OF SHELDON JACKSON MUSEUM
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum is conducting a membership drive giveaway. Anyone becoming a member through Feb. 5th will be entered in a drawing for an Allie High signed print or a beaded barrette. The winners will be announced during the group's annual meeting to be held via Zoom on Feb. 6th. To become a member, go to friendsofsjm.com and choose a membership level. for more info call 747-6233.
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Sitka Fine Arts Summer Camp
Registration for Sitka Fine Arts Camp's summer 2021 season is now open. Camps for elementary, middle and high school students are available. For info visit fineartscamp.org or call 747-3085
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