Author: Alaska Pulse News

[ad_1] Local Arts and Culture Organization Launches Daily Updated Calendar of Events The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC) has recently launched a community calendar that provides updated information on upcoming local events. The calendar, which is updated daily, aims to showcase a variety of events in the Juneau area and is a valuable resource for residents and visitors looking for entertainment and cultural activities. The calendar is also open to contributions from other organizations and individuals who want to promote their events. Submissions can be sent to [email protected] and should include relevant details such as the date, time, location, a short summary of the event, website and/or social media links, admission fees, and contact information for further inquiri...

[ad_1] Colton Powers added a new arm to Snowzilla in the Airport Heights neighborhood on Saturday as his father looked on. The creation of Snowzilla involves piling many small pieces of snow and slush on top of one another until the 20-foot-tall structure is complete. Some new features of Snowzilla included freshly sewn eyes and a 5-foot-tall hat made of tomato cages, a carrot nose, and a corncob pipe made of a wooden rod and soup can. This year marks the first time in a decade that Snowzilla has been resurrected, with the Powers family and neighbors putting in the work to bring the iconic snowman back to life. The entire community has been involved in the construction process, and the positive reactions from people driving by serve as a sign that Snowzilla is almost complete. Each year,...

[ad_1] Anchorage Daily News Updated: 1 hour ago Published: 2 hours ago Two people were killed in a head-on collision Saturday afternoon on the Glenn Highway west of Glennallen, Alaska State Troopers said. Troopers said in an online report that they received a report of the Mile 170 crash around 2:40 p.m. Saturday, and they responded along with Village Public Safety Officers and emergency medical services. “A preliminary investigation determined that a Chevrolet pickup truck traveling southbound collided head-on with a Subaru Crosstrek traveling northbound that departed its lane for unknown reasons,” trooper said in the report. The two Anchorage residents in the Subaru were declared dead at the scene of the crash: 26-year-old driver Lloyd Lefevere and 21-year-old passenger Raycina To...

[ad_1] A coyote has been spotted in the Presidio of San Francisco, a former military base that is now managed by the National Park Service. Heather Liston, a resident of San Francisco, captured an image of the coyote while walking on a trail through the Presidio. This sighting is just one of many as the population of coyotes in the city is estimated to be around 100 animals. The reoccupation of San Francisco by coyotes began around 2003, according to findings by Benjamin Sacks of the University of California, Davis. Coyotes were native to the area but disappeared around 1925 due to hunting, urban expansion, and poisoning. However, they have since returned and are now a familiar sight in the city, particularly in areas like Golden Gate Park and the Presidio. As the Fall Meeting of the A...

[ad_1] Debris from Southeast Alaska landslides are a threat to the region. The aftermath of the Zimovia Highway landslide and the deadly events in Wrangell and Haines have left residents in fear and the communities in mourning for their loss. Furthermore, people are beginning to recognize the impact of climate change on the intensity of future extreme rainfall events that may lead to more landslides in the future. Scientists and engineers are working on landslide research projects in Alaska to better understand the risk and vulnerability of the region. However, unlike tsunami-prone areas, Southeast Alaska does not have a unified landslide warning system. With the unpredictability of landslides, communities have been developing their own mitigation and response strategies to the threat, ...

[ad_1] The Kenai Art Center is preparing to open its next show, “Feels Like Home,” on Jan. 5, with proceeds benefiting the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Students in Transition program. The center is still accepting art submissions for the show, with the theme focusing on anything that creates a feeling of safety, stability, and a sense of home. Submissions will be accepted on Saturday, Dec. 30, from noon to 5 p.m., and any piece sold during the show will have a portion of the sale donated to Students in Transition. Additionally, a donation box will be available throughout the exhibition, with all proceeds going to the program. For more information about the Kenai Art Center and upcoming exhibitions, interested individuals can visit kenaiartcenter.org or find “Kenai Art Cent...

[ad_1] Utqiagvik is gearing up for their Blue Christmas celebration, with an 8-foot-tall snow sculpture, titled "Strength in Our Light," set to take center stage. This event is part of the Christian tradition that honors the longest night of the year and supports those who are struggling with grief and loss during the holiday season. The sculpture, created by artist Paul Hanis, depicts a semicircle of eight people with ice lanterns inset into their chests. An ice lantern with a light inside each of the snow figures symbolizes the light within each person, offering support and unity in the community. Additionally, a seal oil lamp will be placed in front of the figures during the candlelight vigil. The Blue Christmas celebration will include hymns, songs, traditional dancing, and activit...

[ad_1] Rasmuson Foundation pauses grantmaking to recalibrate under new leadership The Rasmuson Foundation, a major force in Alaska's philanthropic community, has announced that it will be taking a temporary break from grantmaking to focus on recalibrating its operations under new leadership. Gretchen Guess, who was named president and CEO earlier this year, explained that the pause is a necessary step to ensure that the foundation's internal systems keep up with its rapid growth. This decision comes at a time when charitable giving is facing challenges across the nation, with charitable giving falling in 2022 and high inflation affecting budgets. Despite these challenges, the Rasmuson Foundation has already given out more than $35 million in grants this year to fund a wide range of cau...