Rebecca Palsha
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Anchorage, AK, United States
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COVID-19 cases found at Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Two people on the MEHS campus tested positive for Covid-19 and are currently in isolation. → Read More
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen resigns from the university system
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen resigned from the University of Alaska effective July 1. → Read More
Copper River salmon fishery opens during coronavirus concerns
Thursday morning the Copper River salmon season began bright and early at 7 in the morning. But, during the coroanvirus pandemic fears remain high. How could the fishing season, and keeping the coronavirus numbers low, coincide? → Read More
What, if anything, can be as financially impactful as the oil and gas industry in Alaska?
Mining, tourism and government spending become bright spots to the state economy. → Read More
Hardboiled eggs swaddled in sausage meat, the Scotch egg becomes an Alaskan favorite
Alaskans have fallen hard for Scotch eggs, the gastropub staple. What are they? Hardboiled eggs swaddled in sausage meat, then baked (traditionally they're fried) and served warm--maybe with a side of ketchup. → Read More
'This is not some kind of innocent country'--Sen. Dan Sullivan talks about tensions with Iran
As tensions increase with Iran, Senator Dan Sullivan (R) says rushing to military action may be the wrong call and that sanctions against the country are working. → Read More
Roadtrippin' to Chicken: Population 7
Roadtrippin' team heads to the small but memorable town of Chicken, Alaska. → Read More
When should you replace a life jacket? Here's what the Coast Guard recommends
Channel 2 spoke with two members of the Coast Guard about proper boating behavior, life jackets and remembering to be nice while having a good time out on the water. → Read More
New information released about two people killed in a deadly plane crash
The day after a deadly plane crash near Metlakatla details about the two people on board who were killed are being released. → Read More
Nonprofit says it won't be able to help everyone if the budget continues to shrink
One of the state's biggest donors is wading into the political arena. → Read More
Married couple & brother-in-law among those killed in Monday's flightseeing crash
Information about the people killed during Monday's deadly collision between two float planes in Ketchikan are starting to be revealed → Read More
The president of the University of Alaska says Alaska has the lowest college going rate of any state
The president of the University of Alaska talks about the struggles, and potential of the university. → Read More
Anchorage homeowner frustrated over nuisance house hopes change in city code will help
A homeowner in Airport Heights hopes changes in city code will improve his neighborhood. → Read More
Paving the Paradise Inn to put up a parking lot in Spenard
The now infamous Paradise Inn in Spenard is slated to become a parking lot. → Read More
Bean's Café struggling to help growing number of people who need mental health services
Bean's Café says it is struggling to help an increasing number of people who need mental health services. → Read More
Seal skin and Alaska Native culture adorn high school caps at graduations
Changes to be made to the traditional cap and gowns allow for sealskin caps at high school graduations. → Read More
Sears store returning to Anchorage with 'right-sized' retail footprint
Anchorage is getting a new Sears store. The stores are smaller than what most people expect and will range in size from 10,000 to 15,000 square feet and sales will focus on the home. → Read More
School districts in Southcentral look at hiring options after UAA accreditation decision
The Anchorage School District says it has a close relationship with UAA and there are plans in the works by the university to create a satellite teacher program to ensure there are new student teachers available in both the Anchorage and the Valley. → Read More
Cars, liquor bottles and more shoes than you can count--Anchorage faces a filthy spring
Along almost any trail in Anchorage is trash. A lot of it. April 27 is the official Anchorage Chamber Citywide Cleanup. But an earlier spring this year means people in Anchorage are surrounded by a lot of trash now. → Read More
Sister talks about the night before her brother was beaten to death
'Please don't go, stay home,' Tony Susook's sister asked. Susook is the 10th homicide in Anchorage this year. Martin Kignak is now charged with second-degree murder after police say he beat his childhood friend to death early Monday morning. → Read More