Dave Leval
Multimedia Journalist
Anchorage, AK
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(Photo Credit: Freeze Frame Photography)
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Lydia Jacoby's breakout Tokyo Olympics performance has drummed up support for a project to buy new starting blocks at the Bartlett High School pool where she has trained and competed.
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The 176th Civil Engineering Squadron ventured to Oklahoma to help build homes for veterans.
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The mayor's office is concerned that a new special assistant to the Assembly would eliminate checks and balances between branches of government.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spent two days in Alaska before a weeklong trip to Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines.
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A fighter squadron from JBER is among military units training in Guam and Tinian Island for the next month.
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Soldiers from the Northern Warfare Training Center, JBER, Fort Wainwright, and Fort Greely reached the summit of Denali on June 4.
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Major opposition from homeowners in the area of Sylvan Road resulted in the rejection of the project that would have taken place there.
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It’s not everyday a 10-year-old is credited with being a hero. That’s how Isaac Kubosh’s family and others view him.
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New owners eye new planes and routes, including service to Asia heading into the company's second year.
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Veterans will visit war memorials in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 5-9.
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The Alaska Army National Guard continues training to be able to respond to wildfires in the state.
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Service offers cash bonuses as it looks to fill about 4,500 positions.
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The suit claims the ordinance approved Anchorage Assembly violates its religious beliefs.
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Airport recently opened two nursing stations for new moms on the secured side of the South Terminal, a room to help young autistic children, and a new service animal relief area.
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52 died in the November 1952 crash of an Air Force plane on its way to Anchorage.
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Jaclyn Welcome remembered during service at Delaney Park Strip in Anchorage.
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It’s also noted that if you leave your car parked at the curb, you face getting a ticket or having your vehicle towed.
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Non-wilderness of the 1002 Area projected to hold an estimated 7.6 billion barrels of recoverable oil, and 7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
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Alaska Energy Authority wants to create charging stations 50 to 100 miles, eventually connecting Homer to Seward to Fairbanks.
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Parents, children gather for reopening of the new rink at Bayshore Elementary School.
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USO Alaska operates four centers around the state, including two at JBER.
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McCoy announced Saturday he’s putting together a new comprehensive crime strategy.
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APD found the body of the 18-year-old on June 8 at the Nunaka Valley baseball fields.
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The "navigation center" would provide shelter to at least 400 people on the east side of Anchorage.
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Strategy revised to meet potential threats from Russia, China.
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1,713 visitors passed through the attraction May 29, the highest number for May in at least 15 years.
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More than 3,000 participants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, are taking part in the eight-day event.
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Katelynn Shelhamer's body was found at the Nunaka Valley baseball fields earlier this week.
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One measure would call for homeless shelters to be licensed, another proposal would change zoning regulations that could clear the way for more shelters to be built.
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The Alaska Railroad is off to the start of a new season after last year saw a 94% drop in riders.
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About half of the Army National Guard's UH-60's and crews are in Kuwait as part of Operation Inherent Resolve
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Volunteers needed less than a year to get new rink in place after ASD decided to get rid of the old one.
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After more than a year, a crowd gathered at the Soldotna Creek Park Wednesday night for the city’s summer concert series. It was the first such event since the pandemic started.
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A similar sticker was found at Mad Myrna's on Tuesday.
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More than $10,000 raised during a recent 24-hour session to help keep places operating that allows active duty and retired military personnel to stay for free while they receive medical care.
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Therapists warn many active and retired military personnel could develop depression and other emotional issues coming out of winter.
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Military and civilian units train to respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials such as biological, chemical and nuclear.
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The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, which now heads to the president's desk.
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The Alaska National Guard's Culinary Unit shows Anchorage restaurant industry what it has to offer businesses.
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The city's mayor say 96% of Skagway's economy comes from passengers who visit during their cruises.
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The mask policy remains as the Anchorage Assembly ended the mask mandate Friday.
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NORAD calls the 14 intercepts a seven-year high, nearly twice the usual number.
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The bill next moves to the House of Representatives, where it would need to pass as well.
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Search and rescue squadrons often get called up to 18 times a month to help military and civilians who need help.
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Norwegian Cruise Line gave the money to help those areas cope with the absence of cruise ship season.
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Event held at Palmer Airport from Anchorage due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time in the city.
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Businesses are finding it difficult to fill their vacant employee positions.
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The summer season at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is picking up.
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The 12-mile ruck march with 70 pounds of gear is final step for JBER paratroopers to receive the honor first developed in World War II.
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Johnson is one of four young men convicted for the November 2016 murder.