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A pivot to outdoor skating during the pandemic helps Alaska Speedskating Club win national award

When one of the kids forgot to close the bench door after stepping onto the ice for speedskating practice Wednesday at an indoor rink in South Anchorage, coach John Monroe treated it as a teaching moment. Leave the gate open like that, he told skaters, and …

Anchorage Assembly weighs changes to the city’s criminal code on child abuse

The administration of Anchorage’s acting mayor is asking the Assembly to consider a handful of changes to the city’s criminal code, including sections of the code related to child abuse. Part of the proposal would remove language in Anchorage’s Title 8, …

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs bill protecting Unangax̂ cemetery in Funter Bay

Martin Stepetin stands with his family holding House Bill 10. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed the bill into law on June 8 at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. (Photo by Lyndsey Brollini/KTOO) Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a bill into law protecting …

Suzanne LaFrance named new acting chair of Anchorage Assembly

Members of the Anchorage Assembly on Wednesday voted to make Suzanne LaFrance the new acting chair. LaFrance, who represents South Anchorage, was nominated by the Assembly’s former acting chair, Felix Rivera. The Assembly also voted to make member …

New collection of free resources for seniors and families is now available at Hospice of Anchorage

Robotic pets, walkers, tool kits and music players: All are part of an updated library of resources at Hospice of Anchorage that are now available to local families at no cost. Amy Tribbett, executive director of Hospice of Anchorage, said the expanded …

Dreaming of an Alaska where women lead our politics

I am an unabashed child of the 1960s. I marched. I chanted. I tried to levitate the Pentagon and shake all the bad out of it while on a particularly fun acid excursion. Women had dreams for their future that had nothing to do with the way things were done. …

Southwest Alaska Has Highest Statewide Rates Of Maternal Mortality; Most Deaths Are Preventable

More mothers die in, or right after, childbirth in the United States than any other developed country, and that number is growing. Alaska has a lower rate than the national average, but still sees 6 to 13 maternal deaths each year, according to the Alaska …

LISTEN: Alaska wildfire smoke study finds worst effects among people with asthma

The smoke of the record fire year of 2004, so thick it lowered air temperatures by as much as 20 degrees. (Photo by Ned Rozell) Wildfire smoke is bad for your lungs. Maybe that’s not news, but seriously, how bad is it? And can you measure that impact and …

Alaska reports 55 COVID-19 cases in 2 days as state alert level drops to low for first time in nearly a year

Governor signs bill to protect Alaska Native cemetery

June 9, 2021 2:05 PM Posted: June 9, 2021 2:05 PM Updated: June 9, 2021 3:57 PM Peter SegallMartin Stepetin Sr., holds a signed bill meant to protect the graves of Unangax people sent to World War II internment camps in southeast Alaska, on Tuesday, June 8 …

Dunleavy signs bill to protect Aleutian Islanders cemetery in Southeast Alaska

JUNEAU — Gov. Mike Dunleavy has signed legislation aimed at protecting the graves of Unangax people sent to internment camps in southeast Alaska during World War II. “We want their descendants to know it’s not been forgotten,” Dunleavy said at Tuesday’s …

Alaska Airlines ends its partnership with Emirates Airlines

After Alaska Airlines joined the oneworld alliance, the end of the partnership with Emirates Airlines has now been announced. In the past, Emirates passengers were also able to earn Alaska Air Miles Scheme miles, but this won’t be possible for long. As …

In-person summer school is a welcome change from online classes for some Anchorage students

The 30 minutes between first period and lunch is 16-year-old Daniel Torres’ favorite part of summer school. Middle and high school students fill the Dimond High School gym, swinging badminton rackets and playing pickup basketball. Some students sit across …

With departure of its commissioner, WCHA men’s hockey appears finished

The oldest U.S. college hockey conference could survive in a new form down the road, Robertson said, but there will be no WCHA men’s hockey in 2021-22. “The conference tournament, the Final 5, was as good a tournament as the NCAA Frozen Four, maybe better …

3 friends, 2 dogs and 1 big pink flamingo raft rescued by Alaska Coast Guard

Three friends, two dogs and one giant bright pink flamingo float were all rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after they were swept away by strong winds in Alaska waters on Saturday. Hollie Spence told The Washington Post that she was celebrating her 30th …

Alaska lawmaker visits site of partisan Arizona audit

New JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska lawmaker says he plans to use his legislative office account to pay for a trip to Arizona to visit a partisan audit of the 2020 election. Rep. David Eastman told the Anchorage Daily News the trip was on behalf of his …

Too Soon? Not If You’re Alaska Thunderfuck

Are Alaska Thunderfuck’s filthy jokes about Jeffrey Epstein, “genderfluids,” labia and poop too much for our world on fire? Alaska, even though she has a song called “Anus,” thought maybe they were. She wasn’t sure if an assault joke in 2021 would fly. So, …

Gambling will be among options to close future state budget gap, Alaska revenue commissioner says

Lucinda Mahoney, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue, left, listens to Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, right, during the House Finance Committee meeting on on Tuesday in the Capitol. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media) …

Kodiak new hires down from 2019, but recovering

Pandemic disrupted Alaska’s typical hiring pattern. (Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section) We continue to get a better idea of just how much the pandemic has affected Kodiak’s economy. Jobs numbers …

Fine Art Shippers Specializes in Shipping Marble Worldwide

The NYC-based art logistics company Fine Art Shippers has extensive experience in national and international transportation of marble items of any kind. NEW YORK, NY, US, June 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NYC-based art logistics company …

Interview with FIFA Council member Isha Johansen from Sierra Leone

The video below is copyright free and can be used at will, without asking for authorization Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/QCc4Q-aCX-w In March, African football elected a new President, as well as members of the FIFA …

(Exclusive Video) Iran: MEK Resistance Units Expose Sham Presidential Election, Brutal Candidate

The campaign was first launched by the MEK Resistance Units in April with the slogan “Our vote is regime change” and expanded in May. PARIS, FRANCE, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The nationwide campaign to boycott the Iranian regime’s sham …

CommonWealth Magazine Ranks Market Taiwan｜SHOP.COM No. 25 In Its 2021 Top 2,000 Enterprises

GREENSBORO, N.C., UNITED STATES, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CommonWealth Magazine has just announced that it ranked Market Taiwan｜SHOP.COM No. 25 in its 2021 Top 2,000 Largest Enterprises. CommonWealth Magazine based its rankings on 2020 …

Grenada Building & Loan Association (GBLA) signs with Smart Solution for its Universa Premier Digital Core Banking Suite

Universa’s flexible, feature rich and cost-effective suite of products continues to bring fintech to the Caribbean AURORA, ON, CANADA, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smart Solution is excited to announce that we have expanded our presence …

Sadakat Aman Khan a Music Influencer Creates His Own Genre of Harmonium Metal

Sadakat Aman Khan, popularly known as Mr. Harmonium, is an Indian Music Personality & an Author based in Kolkata, India. MALDAH, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, June 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sadakat Aman Khan popularly known as Mr. Harmonium, is …

Marshall Law Band: Heads Held High Following Pulitzer Announcement

Seattle funk-hop group Marshall Law Band will continue to bring music to the people. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, USA, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a much-anticipated announcement, Marshall Law Band did not receive a 2021 Pulitzer Prize or …

Violinist Francisco Salazar And Pianist Max Lifchitz Will Perform Virtual 'Hommages' Monday June 14 @ 4 PM

Included will be recent works from Ofer Ben-Amots, John Bilotta, Allan Crossman, Max Lifchitz, David Osbon, and William Toutant. NEW YORK, NY, USA, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Violinist Francisco Salazar and pianist Max Lifchitz welcome …

Children's Book Teaches Emotional Freedom Technique to Readers

"Oren Bunny Meets Essie Bear" shows kids EFT tapping for managing pain, emotional distress ILLINOIS , UNITED STATES, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emotional Freedom Techniques uses the principles of acupuncture, neuro-linguistic …

AUTZ Cryptocurrency, Designed to Help Those with Autism, Set To Launch in Atlanta

The AUTZ Token for the autism community launches with a June 12th event at Atlanta’s Hilton Garden Inn and a June 13th barbecue at Sweet Water Park. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 12, from 6-9 p.m., …

Prof Krishna N Sharma Proves To Be A Young Intellectual Property Machine

Yielding many success stories, Dr. Sharma demonstrates how to achieve financial freedom through intellectual property investment NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Owning intellectual properties, including …

Enerkon Solar International inc issues correction to statement on cancellation of Accountant Retainer Agreenent

Enerkon Solar International inc issues correction to statement on cancellation of Accountant Retainer Agreenent NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enerkon Solar International inc issues correction to statement on …

Canadians Join Together to Help Victims of Guyanese Flooding

International Development and Relief Foundation launches multi-faith fundraising campaign to provide emergency relief in hardest hit regions of Guyana TORONTO, ON, CANADA, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- People in Guyana whose homes, …

Explore the Universe with Rich Pop, Latin, Hip Hop Blends: Haitian Doll Mesmerizes with Fresh New Single

Growing with each musical composition, rising singer and song writer Haitian Doll is driving listeners towards a whole different musical dimension HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With an electric new single, …

Atsushi Onita is Back with His Explosion Match on July 4th

Atsushi Onita makes the announcement of his comeback explosion match on July 4th, 2021. Live broadcast of the game will be telecasted at 12.00 PM Japan Time. YOKOHAMA, JAPAN, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling …

JournalOwl® Launches 21-Day Writing Challenges

Writing enthusiasts and diary keepers follow a 21-day guided journey to overcome bad habits and create positive living patterns with JournalOwl SHERIDAN, WY, USA, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sheridan, WY - June 11, 2021 JournalOwl® …

HUED Founder Kimberly Wilson Joins USA Fibroid Centers as Brand Ambassador to Spur Fibroid Awareness

NORTHBROOK, IL, USA, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kimberly Wilson, the developer and founder of HUED, a healthcare technology startup that strives to connect Black and Latino patients with culturally competent providers, has been named a …

Tremend joins Clutch’s 100 ranking of the fastest-growing B2B Providers worldwide

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tremend Software Consulting was selected to be part of the Clutch ranking of the top 100 global B2B companies with the most dynamic growth, based on its absolute revenue growth rate over the …

Ceiba Healthcare and Zyter Sign Go To Market Agreement

Strategic Partnership is formed in Telehealth Sector NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ceiba Healthcare Ltd, an integrated telehealth and medical device connectivity solutions provider to hospitals, has announced …

Agenda Released for SMi Group’s Airborne ISR 2021 Conference in October

SMi Group reports: Registration and the agenda are now available for the Airborne ISR Conference in London this October. LONDON, UK, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi Group is delighted to host in London on the 20th and 21st October 2021 …

Bird Dog Traffic Control Partners with Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing

Bird Dog Traffic Control teams up with Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing and becomes a first-time sponsor of Nascar Camping World Truck Series in Forth Worth, TX CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bird Dog …

Axle AI launches 2nd equity crowdfunding round on Republic.co, on Republic's 5th anniversary

On the 5th anniversary of Republic's launch as a leading equity crowdfunding platform, Axle AI, Inc. has just launched their second equity crowdfunding round. NEW YORK, NY, USA, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the same day as Republic …

First Authorized C3PAO for CMMC Assessment to Speak at Industry Day in Austin, TX

The first CMMC C3PAO, Redspin, was announced this month and will be featured in one of the first in-person forums (CS2) to discuss the accreditation process. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 9, 2021 - the …

Brilliant movie "Havel" closes NYC Independent Film Festival

Brilliant movie "Havel" closes NYC Independent Film Festival NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This year's edition of the NYC Independent Film Festival is particularly characterized by its …

TimeClick Releases New Time Clock Software Features Video

TimeClick's new video highlights features from their time clock software's latest version, TimeClick 21. LOGAN, UTAH, USA, June 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 28th, TimeClick published a new video on YouTube and their website that …