Posts Tagged ‘Stebbins’
Stebbins Teacher Housing Units Broken into Last Week
Multiple items were stolen from the teacher housing units following damage and forced entry. Troopers say the investigation is ongoing.
Read MoreWildfire Starts in Stebbins After Blaze Escapes Community Dump
Beth Ipsen, spokesperson for the BLM Alaska Fire Service, says the fire became their priority when already-burning debris in the dump went rogue around 9:30 Friday night. By Tuesday morning, she says, the six emergency firefighters from a Grayling crew had finished mopping up the fire that escaped the dump.
Read MoreTwo Incidents of Theft Occur in Stebbins, St. Michael; Troopers in Unalakleet Respond
Richard Hunt of Stebbins was believed to have committed more than one crime, including stealing an item from a residence he entered unlawfully. In St. Michael, multiple items with a value of approximately $200 were reportedly stolen from a local business, and one juvenile suspect is in custody.
Read MoreStebbins Man Released Without Incident after Alleged Alcohol Importation
According to an Alaska State Trooper dispatch, the 27-year-old was found in possession of alcohol, but was released. Troopers note that charges of importing alcohol and “common carrier violation” have been forwarded to the Office of Special Prosecutions and Appeals.
Read MoreElder Voices: Rose Anna Dan Waghiyi
Stories about Stebbins from across multiple generations, in this week’s rebroadcast of “Elder Voices.”
Read MoreCrew Boss Academy Prepares Emergency Firefighters for Greater Leadership
When emergency firefighting crews arrive on the scene of a rural Alaska wildfire, how do they strategize a plan of attack? This year’s Interagency Crew Boss Academy teaches firefighters just that.
Read MoreNew Project to Showcase Bering Strait Stories of the Supernatural
From mysterious lights to magical animal skins, a new project has collected stories, beliefs, and cultural snapshots from the Bering Strait region, all relating to the supernatural. It’ll be the subject of a book expected for 2019.
Read MoreTroopers Searching for Suspect in Stebbins Animal Cruelty Case
Troopers are seeking details on Vincent Matthias’ current whereabouts. He is believed to be in the Stebbins/St. Michael area. Anyone with information is asked to contact Alaska State Troopers at 907-624-3073.
Read MoreCheer from Alaska Youth
Producer Karen Trop, with your support, has brought the energy, spirit, and creativity of rural Alaska’s youth to the airwaves in recent months — as part of her “audio postcard” series “Dearest Alaska.”
Read MoreHoney Buckets, Slow Internet
Western Alaska’s lack of infrastructure and reliable basic services affect KNOM listeners profoundly. Through your support, it’s been a frequent subject of recent news stories.
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