In this newscast: with help from the Trump White House, a criminal justice reform bill is cruising through Congress, but both Alaska senators voted against it; Donlin Gold has signed an agreement with the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority to protect some of its wetlands in Cook Inlet; In Fairbanks, winter temperatures often dip into the negative double digits, but for those looking to retrofit by adding more insulation to their walls, mold is a concern.
David Purdy
KTOO
David formerly worked in the newsroom as Digital Director overseeing digital platforms and as part of the 360TV team working on major digital and content projects.
Two dogs die in house fire on North Douglas
The occupants of the home a little more than half a mile north of the Douglas Bridge were away when the fire started.
Watch: Project Playground rebuilding process
Project Playground opens on Saturday at noon. The playground burned down in April 2017, and was rebuilt in recent months including some new features and improved accessibility.
Watch: Project Playground community build in 360°
The construction of Project Playground continues until the end of the day Sunday. The project is still seeking volunteers with different levels of experience (including kids over 10) and also needs to borrow tools including drills, speed squares, carpenters squares, tape measures, and 4-foot levels. Watch a sneak peak of the new Project Playground construction in 360 degrees.
Chris Dimond hopes to bring compromise and focus on workers to statehouse
Dimond has years of experience as a carpenter in Juneau and currently works as an organizer for the local carpenters’ union. His advocacy for workers influenced his decision to run for state House District 33.
A virtual reality tour of the historic Gold Creek Hydro Plant
Take a virtual 360° degree tour of the historic Gold Greek Hydro Plant