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Six years after fatal Unalaska plane crash, jury finds PenAir liable for nearly $17 million A Washington state jury awarded $16.9 million to the family of a man who died in a 2019 airplane crash on Unalaska’s runway.

A key point on this news today the crew chose to land with a tailwind. Regardless of the anti-skid issues, the tailwind decision, which the SIC tried to dissuade the captain from, was IMO, the cause. www.kucb.org/regional/202...

The FBI analyzed phone records of senators as part of Trump Jan. 6 probe, lawmakers say Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan was among the lawmakers whose records were scrutinized as part of the since-shuttered investigation into steps Trump and his allies took in the run-up to the Capitol riot.

Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan was among several lawmakers whose phone records were scrutinized as part of an investigation into efforts by President Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to information released by senators.

Trump approves appeal for Ambler Road project, reversing Biden administration's rejection | Alaska Beacon The proposed road, being developed by Alaska’s state-owned investment bank, would open access to a mining region in northwest Alaska.

Trump approves appeal for Ambler Road project, reversing Biden administration’s rejection, reports James Brooks for the @alaskabeacon.com

What is the demonym for residents of Valdez?

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Cargo Ship ‘Thamesborg’ Remains Aground in Arctic as Icebreaker Arrives on Scene With Sea Ice Building A month after running aground the Dutch cargo vessel Thamesborg remains aground atop a shoal along Canada’s Northwest Passage. Over the weekend an icebreaker, Botnica, arrived from Europe with a stop ...

Cargo Ship ‘Thamesborg’ Remains Aground in Arctic as Icebreaker Arrives on Scene With Sea Ice Building

"A month after running aground the Dutch cargo vessel Thamesborg remains aground atop a shoal along Canada’s Northwest Passage."

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He does a very similar one in this March 1986 episode, if you'd like to watch it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgbM... #Alaska

Craft Breweries Struggle as Sales and Appetites Wane Once the darling of the alcohol industry, small-batch beer makers are shutting down because of increased competition and flagging interest.

Craft breweries across the country are shutting down because of increased competition and flagging interest.

KYUK - Homepage Public radio for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta

It's fundraiser time at www.kyuk.org.
$25 gets you into the drawing for 2 r/t tickets on Alaska - remember there are extended routes now!
$120 gets either an insulated KYUK tote bag or a KYUK "beanie" with artwork by a talented staffer.
The goal is $100,000 - and GCI opened with $50k!

On Pedantry A lively and entertaining cultural history of a supremely annoying intellectual vice

Arnoud S. Q. Visser ( @arnoudvisser.bsky.social), On Pedantry: A Cultural History of the Know-it-All (@princetonupress.bsky.social, 2025; #skystorians) press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...

Thank you to the Alaska Raptor Center for telling the truth that birders already knew: every bald eagle cry you hear in an advertisement is a red-tailed hawk.

also helpful for the kids

From the editor: Introducing new staff in the ADN newsroom New reporters and editors have started working at the Anchorage Daily News in recent weeks.

From the editor: Several new reporters and editors have started working at the Anchorage Daily News in recent weeks, and we hope you’ll join us in welcoming them.

A female moose stands next to a sign post for Chester Creek Trail in Anchorage

In Anchorage for the day and already got my moose sighting. #Alaska

Correct — yes-yes-no would be the inverse, a $12ish million cut

Depends on how things go — a no-no-yes would generate about $10-$12 million more for the CBJ.

Alaska cities and boroughs consider higher sales taxes to help pay for public services | Alaska Beacon Most of Alaska’s local governments will hold municipal elections on Oct. 7, and voting has already begun in many places.

Alaska has more than 100 elections on Tuesday, and voting is underway in many places. One trend? Communities are looking at sales tax changes to pay for the rising cost of services: alaskabeacon.com/2025/10/03/a... #akleg #Alaska

If you're in the Anchorage area tomorrow, Fri Oct 3, our very own James Brooks will be moderating one of the panels at the University of Alaska Anchorage College of Business and Public Policy's 2025 Showcase.

Doors open 4:30pm, event 5 - 7:30pm

www.cbppshowcase.info/panels

Kotzebue’s first official marathon featured puppies, fresh-caught salmon and a kayak stream crossing The inaugural Cape Blossom Marathon and Half drew 17 participants, all from Alaska.

How do you run a marathon in a place with fewer than 26 miles of road? Well, a kayak was involved for the inaugural Cape Blossom Marathon: www.kotz.org/kotz-local-n... #Alaska

municipal prosecutor

I must not have been looking closely ... there's actually been six such cases filed this year, with four having been dismissed. #akleg #Alaska

Had to read that 3x - a woman in Anchorage cut the birth control implant out of her own arm because she could not afford the service.

“She had to come in and be treated and we took care of her, but people are getting desperate” -Ada Goodman, health center manager at Planned Parenthood in Anchorage

Looks like the owner of the Juneau Super 8 motel has been charged in criminal court with six misdemeanor counts of tax evasion ... I don't think I've seen too many criminal cases involving sales tax evasion before. #akleg #Alaska

Good to know!

Pending is the government’s unopposed motion to stay due to the appropriations lapse for the Department of Justice. Accordingly, the following is ordered: 1. The court orders the motion for a stay is granted. 2. Defendant is directed to notify the court promptly after appropriations are restored. 3. Seven days after notice is given, the parties shall submit a joint status report stating their position with respect to further scheduling changes.

A lot of civil cases in federal court are getting put on hold due to the federal shutdown.

Clear doesn't have a commissary?

14 small public broadcasting stations in Alaska catch a break Months after losing federal money, the Interior Department steps forward with a one-year reprieve. Meanwhile, stations like KUCB in Unalaska are basking in love from afar.

Tiny public radio station KUCB in Unalaska basks in love from afar. It and 13 other small public radio stations in Alaska finally catch a break. alaskapublic.org/news/politic...

The green Aurora shimmers above Juneau, Alaska

Oh, it got better. #akwx #Alaska

The green streak of the aurora borealis shines over a darkened mountain with the lights of a city below, and reflecting off of the ocean in the foreground

Decent aurora tonight in Juneau. #akwx #Alaska

Alaska-themed float will participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade | Alaska Beacon The cruise line Holland America will have a large Alaska-themed float in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the company announced Monday during a ceremony in Juneau.

Alaska-themed float will participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, reports James Brooks for the @alaskabeacon.com

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