Phil Walczak
Photojournalist
Anchorage, AK
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(Photo Credit: Freeze Frame Photography)
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Soaring tax revenue and billions in pandemic aid from the federal government have left many states with an unusual problem — too much money.
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A fair presenting schooling options for students took place at the Anchorage Loussac Library on Saturday. An Anchorage School District fair will take place later in February, as well as one in Eagle River.
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Southeast Alaska cities set rainfall records on Friday.
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The fat tire bike race started by Chain Reaction Cycles started in 2008.
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The Audubon Society sponsored the Christmas bird count in the Mat-Su on Saturday.
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Alaska State Troopers took children out for a shopping trip at Walmart in Wasilla.
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The Fallen Outdoors Team Alaska fished at Finger Lake in Palmer on Saturday with veterans and children.
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Mike Borgford's owns Raven Glassworks and makes Christmas ornaments.
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Turnagain Elementary hosted a Father Frost festival with their Russian immersion students
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It was a day of cute pets getting photos with Santa but it had a bigger purpose.
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The Frightening 4k attracted over 900 people to register for the costumed fun run that began and ended at the Hotel Captain Cook
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The Holiday Bazaar gives Alaskans a chance to get started early.
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Anchorage Parks and Recreation gave away free firewood on Saturday.
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Some worker advocates would prefer that states spend their pandemic funds on direct aid to those who have suffered economically during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Arguments are on Wednesday, via telephone because of the pandemic, before a court on which several justices have school-age children or recently did.
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Community members headed to Ken's Garden Center in Wasilla for an egg hunt before Easter. Video by photojournalist Phil Walczak.
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Tow Truck drivers organize a memorial procession for tow driver killed on the job early Sunday morning in Anchorage.
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Event hosted by The TEARS Foundation Alaska Chapter
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Families pushing for visitor allowances at Providence Alaska Medical Center gathered for a peaceful demonstration Sunday.
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Paying tribute to the talking Magpie herself, George
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A salute to those battling the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. on Friday, military members at JBER took to the skies to honor COVID-19 heroes in culmination with swearing in new recruits. Channel 2 photojournalist Phil Walczak has our story.
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A group of High School girls are making masks for the community
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With no official Fourth of July parade downtown this year, a group of antique car enthusiasts got together to put on a parade of their own to put on a show for the community and local nursing homes.
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A family in Chugiak that gave their time and energy to their community gets a surprise farewell from their local friends as they move to be closer to family.
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Friday evening, some local religious leaders used the power of prayer to bring people together.
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Planes of all colors, shapes and sizes flew high over the Mat-Su for the 2nd annual Wings Over Wasilla fly-in air show.
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In the midst of a pandemic, many graduating seniors won't get the chance to walk across a stage, but a local youth leadership organization made it happen for graduating seniors in the Chugiak-Eagle River area.
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A group of people set out in decked out sports cars, Jeeps and antique vehicles to spread a bit of joy to cooped up seniors at assisted living facilities across Anchorage.
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Many of these military spouses working on the project have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, and are taking this time as an opportunity to help the community during a crisis.
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Rikki has a rare genetic condition called Kabuki Syndrome. She created this art piece not only spread joy to those in her community who are hunkering down, but also to send a message of strength to others just like her.
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As the summer season approaches and Anchorage's green thumbs start looking to the garden, two local companies are teaming up to help bring in-demand gardening supplies right to people at home.
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Todd Basilone is the owner of Mountain High Pizza Pie in Talkeetna. He says with his restaurant closed, he decided to put his large ovens to good use, in a different way.
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Amidst coronavirus changes and uncertainty, one Wasilla restaurant owner found hope in delivering meals to local healthcare workers and first responders, and now the community has a chance to pitch in.
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More than 300 photographers around the world are training their lenses on a familiar sight that may seem like somewhat of a novelty these days, but is becoming more and more common-- families together at home.
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An Eagle River Christmas enthusiast is lighting up his home with Christmas lights, and wants Alaskans to join him to show solidarity and community in a time of isolation and uncertainty.
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What started as a few Matson employees gathering on the side of Campbell Creek Trail to watch the Iditarod sled teams race by for the ceremonial start, is now an Iditarod tradition for all.
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The Alaska Woodturners Association held its annual Turn-A-Thon to support Bean's Cafe's 26th annual Empty Bowl Project.
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Hundreds of people braved the icy waters of Goose Lake in the name of supporting Special Olympics Alaska for the 2019 Polar Plunge.
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Volunteers handed out food Saturday to make sure Alaskans have something to put on the table this Thanksgiving.
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Nancy Xiong, a 29-year-old mother of five, was shot and killed in her own home over the weekend. Her supporters are mourning their loss, celebrating her life, and demanding justice.
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Saturday was National Chess Day, and one man made all the right moves across the country to play chess in a sanctioned event in every state. Saturday, he checked off his final state, Alaska.
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The 25th annual Dog Jog brought hundreds out to raise funds for Friends of Pets.
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Cooperative Extension offers fish canning class for beginners and those with canning experience