WATCH: Deployed Anchorage soldiers send their 4th of July messages to family

Not everyone gets to spend the holiday weekend with family.

The 297th Regional Support Group Army National Guard unit based in Anchorage is currently deployed in Poland and wanted to send a message to family and friends to celebrate the Nation's birthday.

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Actor-singer-songwriter Dennis Quaid set to play sold out show at Matanuska Brewing

Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 10:46 AM AKDT

By Marlise Irby

Dennis Quaid hits the stage in Alaska playing in Eagle River and in Kodiak this month.

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Appreciation BBQ for Veterans

Updated: Jul. 28, 2020 at 10:52 AM AKDT

By Peggy McCormack

Appreciation BBQ to be held for military veterans.

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35th annual Bear Paw Festival to be Held September 3rd -7th

Updated: Jul. 17, 2020 at 6:09 AM AKDT

By Gilbert Cordova and Austin Sjong

The Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce announced it is having the Bear Paw Festival on September 3rd through the 7th.

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Inside Santa's Anchorage workshop

Updated: Dec. 11, 2019 at 8:54 AM AKST

By Kristen Durand

Santa stays in his workshop day in and day out, making toys for the children across the world and throughout, but Santa can't do it all by himself, so there's a man here in Anchorage offering some help.

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Gingerbread village brings Christmas cheer to Hotel Captain Cook for 41st year in a row

Updated: Dec. 9, 2019 at 10:42 PM AKST

By Beth Verge

A giant gingerbread village is bringing joy to visitors at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage.

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Delivering Christmas to McKinley Fire victims

Updated: Dec. 5, 2019 at 3:11 PM AKST

By Derek Minemyer

The weather is frigid -- below zero -- at mile 84 of the Parks Highway. But cold weather isn't stopping Wilson from gathering up Christmas donations to hand-deliver to victims of this summer's devastating McKinley Fire.

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Spending time with family is what the season's all about, Santa says

Updated: Dec. 1, 2019 at 2:39 PM AKST

By Derek Minemyer

Santa has been known to take time off from his busy holiday season to visit Alaskans on his nice list. His unmistakable wintry white beard and rosy cheeks were spotted at the Reindeer Farm in Butte, Alaska.

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Anchorage Holiday Tree Lighting attracts crowd

Updated: Nov. 30, 2019 at 7:22 PM AKST

By Beth Verge

The annual lighting of a giant tree in the middle of Town Square Park attracted a crowd on Saturday.

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Glenn Highway Christmas Tree lighting up holiday season with new look

Updated: Nov. 28, 2019 at 10:31 PM AKST

By Derek Minemyer

A long-standing tradition on the Glenn Highway takes on a new look this holiday season.

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Last minute pumpkin-inspired Thanksgiving treats

Updated: Nov. 27, 2019 at 11:21 AM AKST

By Ellie Baty

Looking for a last minute dessert or special treat for the thanksgiving holiday? Here's a top 10 list, complete with recipes, on some tasty treats you can make other than the usual pumpkin pie.