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Violent crime spree leaves one dead, another wounded
Teresa Cotsirilos, KYUK – Bethel
In Aniak, one person is dead and another wounded in what appears to have been a violent crime spree that started at 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Two inmates that escaped Bethel’s jail have been recaptured
Teresa Cotsirilos, KYUK – Bethel
Two inmates escaped from the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center in Bethel Saturday, but not for long. The two got out by wriggling their way through a storm grate. They were found at a homeless camp and taken back to custody on Sunday after a manhunt that involved six different agencies. Both were considered dangerous.
The state of Alaska is considering whether it should sue the manufacturers of powerful painkillers
Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
The State of Alaska is looking into whether it should sue the manufacturers of opioid painkillers for their contributions to the opioid epidemic and has hired a law firm that is representing two other states in related legal action.
Hurricane, now tropical storm Harvey won’t affect Alaska oil prices
Rashah McChesney, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Juneau
Hurricane Harvey has caused nearly 100 oil and gas production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico to temporarily shut down, but that drop in production doesn’t necessarily translate to a higher demand for Alaska’s oil.
One in seven Alaskans are food insecure, the SNAP program helps them
Anne Hillman, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
Researchers say one of the most effective ways to fight hunger nationwide is also one of the oldest: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It’s still making sure fewer Alaskans go to bed hungry.
Traveling to Sleetmute where two women run a fishwheel
With gillnet fishing limited to only a few days on the Kuskokwim for most of June and July, some people on the river turned to alternative ways of filling their smokehouses. In Sleetmute, Barb Carlson and Maggie Bobby ran a fish wheel to get their season’s catch of red salmon and to help their neighbors.
Warmer temperatures may disrupt the Kodiak bear’s diet
Kayla Desroches, KMXT – Kodiak
Climate change may be throwing off the Kodiak bear’s eating equilibrium. Research says that, on years with warmer spring temperatures, elderberries ripen several weeks earlier than normal.
Documentary ‘Lineage: Tlingit Art Across Generations’ premieres Tuesday
Scott Burton, KTOO – Juneau
The 1-hour documentary explores the artistic lineage of many Tlingit culture bearers, including weavers, carvers, bead artists, musicians and more. It premieres at 8 p.m. on 360 North.
Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.
