John Durden - State Farm Insurance Agent

08/09/2026

Cyclospora has driven increased interest in Alaska-grown produce, even as farmers contend with a particularly challenging season.

Cyclospora has driven increased interest in Alaska-grown produce, even as farmers contend with a particularly challenging season.

08/09/2026

Minister’s Message: Jesus is the best friend you will ever have
Published 5:30 am Friday, July 31, 2026
In 1855, Joseph Scriven wrote the hymn, “What a Friend We have in Jesus”. The words are:
“Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee.
Thou wilt find a solace there.”

In 1855, Joseph Scriven wrote the hymn, “What a Friend We have in Jesus”. The words are:

08/08/2026

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Crews are already working to prepare the Equinox Marathon course ahead of the 63rd annual race, set for Sept. 19.

Crews are already working to prepare the Equinox Marathon course ahead of the 63rd annual race, set for Sept. 19. The route covers more than 26 miles of Interior Alaska trails, including a climb up and over Ester Dome.

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

Supporting Local Businesses in Longview | Sparklight Fiber Internet & Phones 🎉

Another great Longview Chamber of Commerce REACH Team ribbon cutting!

I enjoyed celebrating Sparklight and their continued commitment to connecting Longview and East Texas. Operations Manager Steven McKinley, along with Mandy Parker and Hope Baxter, definitely know how to throw a ribbon-cutting celebration!

There was a great crowd, plenty of food and some impressive raffle prizes. I even walked away a winner — a Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro with Sound by JBL. I’m looking forward to putting that one to use!

Beyond the celebration, Sparklight is making a significant investment in our community. The company has invested nearly $29 million over the past three years to expand and enhance its fiber-rich network in Longview and surrounding areas. Sparklight says that investment is helping provide faster connectivity and greater capacity for local families, businesses and community services.

Their Longview offerings include high-speed residential internet, Sparklight Mobile and business connectivity solutions including fiber-powered internet, voice and managed services.

This is one of the things I enjoy most about being part of the Longview Chamber of Commerce REACH Team — getting out into our community, meeting the people behind local businesses and celebrating organizations that are investing in Longview’s future.

Congratulations to the entire Sparklight team, and thank you for the hospitality!

08/06/2026

by Samantha Davenport | Jul 27, 2026 | Magazine, Media & Arts, Small Business. FF2 2. Photo Credit: Jovell Rennie.

On the first Friday of each month, businesses host art events. Who coordinates First Friday, and what’s the business impact on participants?

08/05/2026

Freshwater sportfish catch data used to be entered into logbooks for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

In all Alaskan fisheries, good data is a critical part of management. But the collection of that data doesn't have to be left to just scientists. Within Bristol Bay's sport fishery, there's a new way for guides to report their catches and observations, helping build a robust record of Bristol Bay ca...

08/05/2026

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Donna Gail Shaw said images from her game camera started off strong in May with one particularly large brown bear in front of her camera posted in the area she calls the Muldoon Swamp in Far North Bicentennial Park.

Women's game cameras capture plenty of bears in East Anchorage

08/05/2026

Under a cloudless blue sky and sweltering summer sun, hundreds of distance runners flocked to the Atwood Center at Alaska Pacific University Saturday to test their endurance.

Under a cloudless blue sky and sweltering summer sun, hundreds of distance runners flocked to the Atwood Center at Alaska Pacific University Saturday to test their endurance.