Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of September.
Good morning, Anchorage.
Veteran Red Cross volunteer David Williams recalled his 9/11 efforts when Anchorage redirected all aircraft and used a local church to shelter hundreds of stranded travelers; he later drove to New Jersey to help families affected by the tragedy.
Tomorrow, Anchorage firefighters will honor those lost on 9/11 with a stair climb challenge (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at Alaska Club West and a memorial service (6 p.m.) at the Alaska Fallen Firefighter Memorial downtown.
Anchorage community groups will honor the 9/11 anniversary tomorrow with events including a public stair climb, museum tours and tribute displays.
Organizers aim to create meaningful commemorations — inviting residents to remember the historic day.
Rural Alaskan communities face high fuel prices & potential supply shortages as winter nears.
Lawmakers and energy officials are boosting heating assistance programs and fuel loan extensions to help residents keep their homes warm.
Hilcorp conducted a pipeline test near Tyonek yesterday morning in Cook Inlet that produced an oily sheen spotted at 10:52 a.m., with officials suspending the test (after a 15-minute run) to investigate the cause.
A national group filed an FEC complaint against Petersburg candidate Dan J.
Sullivan and the 907 Initiative on Tuesday, alleging improper in-kind campaign contributions. The complaint adds to ongoing legal challenges as full resolution remains delayed due to limited FEC commissioners.
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium took ownership of the Alaska Native Medical Center last month, fulfilling a long-cherished goal for local tribes.
The change promises to strengthen the center’s role in serving community health needs.
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