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[ad_1] Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend Program Opens for Applications In four days, eligible residents of Alaska will have the opportunity to apply for the state's Permanent Fund Dividend program for the year 2024. The annual application period for this program, which provides direct payments to Alaskans based on the state's mineral revenues, will be open from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024. It is important to note that even if a person has received a payment in the past, they must apply during the application window to receive a payment for the current year. There are a few exemptions that allow residents to apply outside of the regular application period, but for the most part, applications must be submitted between January and March to be eligible for a payment. Additionally, t...

[ad_1] The alcohol industry in Alaska is undergoing major changes that will take effect on Monday and bring significant shifts for business owners and public health groups. The changes, which stem from the passage of Senate Bill 9 in 2022, are aimed at improving public safety and aligning with how Alaskans now consume alcohol. One of the most immediate effects for patrons will be longer taproom hours, with the ability for breweries and distilleries to stay open until 9 p.m., up from the previous 8 p.m. closing time. The new regulations also allow taprooms to hold a limited number of live events per year and enable liquor stores to hold events and serve alcohol samples. The new law is expected to put an end to the "bar wars" between traditional bars and breweries by allowing business ow...

[ad_1] A man from Alaska is facing charges of assault on a peace officer after an incident in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Jayden Andrew, 22, was arrested after allegedly assaulting Rushford Police Officer Caleb Stensgard. Stensgard responded to a call about a disturbance and found Andrew arguing with a woman. The woman claimed Andrew had punched her in the face. When Stensgard tried to arrest Andrew, he allegedly headbutted the officer. Andrew is scheduled to appear in court on December 27 and is facing one felony count of assault on a peace officer, as well as two misdemeanor counts of domestic assault and four counts of misdemeanor obstruction charges. [ad_2]

[ad_1] Alaska State Troopers have identified the woman missing since Saturday as 45-year-old Amanda Richmond. The search for Richmond, an Eagle River resident, resumed on Tuesday with the involvement of multiple groups including the Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team, Alaska Solstice Search Dogs, and troopers. Richmond disappeared under the water when she and a man entered to search for their dog that had gone into the water. Efforts to locate her began on Saturday and continued into Sunday, but she was not found. Search efforts resumed on Tuesday and were set to continue during daylight hours. [ad_2]

[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, ...