Author: Alaska Pulse News

[ad_1] Another storm hit Anchorage on Tuesday following weeks of wintry weather in Southcentral Alaska, leading to sloppy road conditions by the afternoon. The National Weather Service forecasted up to 8 inches of snow to fall by Wednesday in Anchorage, with west winds up to 25 mph potentially limiting visibility through Turnagain Arm. A winter weather advisory was in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Initially, the storm was not expected to bring much fresh snow to Anchorage, but it veered more to the west than anticipated, allowing more moisture to reach the area. The snow was predicted to stop by noon on Wednesday, with similar snow totals expected throughout Southcentral Alaska. The storm was also expected to bring nearly a foot of snow to the Copper River Basin and Thompson Pass. The A...

[ad_1] "Southcentral Foundation's Working Wet Child Care Center is a nationally recognized model for early care and education. Bright Beginnings has always been committed to providing high-quality child care and supporting a higher quality of life for Alaska’s families. Since then, Elders, parents, and clinic partners have been involved in creating learning paths, using curriculum, and offering supportive environments and even more opportunities for parents to engage in the program. "Many child care providers in Southcentral Foundation's Working Wet Child Care Center have had to make difficult decisions to consolidate resources, scaling back their operations due to the workforce challenges they face. According to Heather DeLoach, corporate finance manager at Bright Beginnings, "We could...

[ad_1] Alaska Residents to Receive Next Round of Permanent Fund Dividend Payments Another round of one-time direct payments from the Permanent Fund Dividend is scheduled to be distributed in three days to eligible Alaska residents who have not yet received their payments from the program. The upcoming payments will be sent to eligible residents in Alaska on Thursday as part of this year's distribution, which began in October. Three large groups of people received their payments for 2023 in October and November. The payments are valued at $1,312 per resident for 2023. The recipients of the checks being sent out this week will be individuals who have the "Eligible-Not Paid" status as of December 6 and have not yet received their 2023 or earlier payments from the program. To qualify for...

[ad_1] Homer the opossum has finally found a new home at the Oregon Zoo after a long and eventful journey. His mother, Grubby, stowed away in a cargo container bound for Homer, Alaska earlier this year. After evading wildlife officials and gaining media attention, she was eventually found and taken to the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage with her new family, including Homer. Homer, one of Grubby's joeys, recently arrived at the Oregon Zoo, where he is settling in behind the scenes in the ambassador animal area. Despite his adventurous journey, he is adjusting well and enjoying his new surroundings. Opossums, the only marsupials found in North America, are considered invasive in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, but they are already well-established in these regions. Homer's caretaker, Eliza Lee...

[ad_1] An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter that crashed during a rescue mission in southeast Alaska last month has been recovered, the U.S. Coast Guard announced on Saturday. The helicopter, which had gone down on Read Island, about 80 miles east of Sitka on November 13, was recovered on Friday. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Following the crash, the four aircrew members were transported to Seattle for treatment and have since been released. The Coast Guard had previously described two of the crew members’ injuries as serious. “We are grateful our four crewmembers were released from Harborview Medical Center and are on the road to recovery,” said Coast Guard Capt. Brian McLaughlin, who led the recovery efforts. “We are also incredibly thankful to the many people and ...

[ad_1] A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter that crashed during a rescue mission in southeast Alaska last month has been successfully recovered. The Coast Guard announced on Friday that the helicopter has been recovered, and an investigation into the November 13 crash is ongoing. All four crewmembers who were initially taken to Seattle for treatment have been released from the hospital. The Coast Guard had previously described two of the crew members’ injuries as serious. The crash was reported by the fishing vessel that was the subject of the helicopter’s search and rescue mission. News Channel 3-12 encourages civil and constructive conversation and asks that comments remain respectful and relevant. Community guidelines can be reviewed by clicking here. Additionally, if you have a story idea...

[ad_1] UMass Hockey Team Beats Alaska Anchorage 11-2 No. 11 University of Massachusetts' hockey team recorded a resounding 11-2 victory over Alaska Anchorage at the Mullins Center on Friday night. This historic performance set a new program record for the most goals scored against a Division I opponent. The Minutemen improved to 10-4-1, while the Seawolves dropped to 6-12-1 for the season. UMass head coach Greg Carvel praised his team's offensive prowess but expressed concern about their defense during certain periods of the game. Carvel highlighted the standout performance of goalie Jackson Irving, who made impressive saves despite facing a 5-on-3 power play situation in his collegiate debut. Carvel also commended multiple players for their multi-point contributions in the game. Fresh...