Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Good morning, Anchorage.
Two bull moose fought at 1 a.m. near an Anchorage home, flattening fences and damaging a camper (video footage captured the impact).
Two Alaskans lost loved ones in the Route 91 tragedy nine years ago, and today officials will break ground for a permanent memorial honoring the victims with its first phase slated for Oct.
2027.
Juneau artist Annie Bartholomew will represent Alaska today at 10:30 a.m. in the Pan-Arctic Vision song contest streamed live from the Faroe Islands, joined by Anchorage musician Kat Moore.
The event builds on Alaska’s legacy in Arctic music and will be broadcast on KTOO 360TV.
A report from Alaska Public Media revealed that 37% of households cannot cover essential living costs (housing, food, childcare, and healthcare) as of Oct.
1; residents are invited to share their experiences to guide further coverage.
The White House announced a $54 billion South Korean investment for the Alaska LNG project, unveiling plans that could lower household costs by up to $2,200 annually and spur local manufacturing.
Alaska officials including Governor Mike Dunleavy attended, and the project will be complete in about five years.
Scientists report that thawing permafrost on the North Slope is leaking methane and carbon dioxide — a change that speeds local warming and risks structural damage to homes and roads.
Researchers say these shifts signal a new challenge for Alaskan communities.
A local Anchorage homeowner recorded two bull moose brawling at 1 a.m. on Saturday that tore through her backyard fence and scratched a parked camper as they fought over a cow moose.
She said repairs will be delayed until next year because of the approaching frost.
NOAA reported that 3 dead beluga whales have been seen with only 2 located, and they ask Anchorage residents to call 877+925+7773 if they spot any floating on land.
The Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Ted Stevens, docked in Prince William Sound ahead of its commissioning ceremony tomorrow in Whittier.
Named in honor of the late Senator Ted Stevens, the Arleigh Burke-class ship began construction in 2020 and will soon boost the region’s naval presence.
UAA hockey starts its season under new head coach Eric Rud as the Seawolves host reigning national champions in a two-game series starting today at 7 p.m. at Sullivan Arena.
The team, refreshed with 15 new recruits and strong leadership, looks to build on recent exhibition wins.
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