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Illegally dumped fish waste could lead to bears and fines, warns Fish and Game

Updated: 38 minutes ago
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By Taylor Burke
Fishermen of all types are being reminded to discard fish waste properly or face the consequences.

Offbeat

Anchorage woman thought she had a multimillion-dollar dumpster-dive find; hopes dashed

Updated: 39 minutes ago
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By Taylor Burke
You wouldn’t expect your life to change from dumpster diving, but for one Alaskan, that’s exactly what she thought happened.

Back to School

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District lays out plans for 2022-23

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Georgina Fernandez
Mat-Su school district said this year, their district goals will incorporate professional development and academic achievement.

News

2 dead in Fairbanks shooting early Sunday

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Jeremy Rolston
Two people are dead after a shooting in Fairbanks, according to a press release from the Fairbanks Police Department.

News

Ship headed to the Port of Alaska is leaking lubricant

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 10:47 AM AKDT
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By Jeremy Rolston
The Coast Guard was first notified Thursday evening “that the Maunalei, a 645-foot container ship, was leaking lubricant while transiting to the Port of Alaska.”

News

Families turn up for 8th annual Clothesline Project hosted by Cops for Community

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 9:06 AM AKDT
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By Jeremy Rolston
To help the community get ready for the school year, Anchorage Police Department employees hosted the 8th annual Clothesline Project on Saturday.

News

Former Anchorage mayors push to have ordinance removed from Anchorage Assembly

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:01 PM AKDT
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By Georgina Fernandez
On Thursday a group of former Anchorage Mayors, Anchorage assembly members and citizens at large submitted a referendum application to the City of Anchorage clerk to petition the removal of A-O 2022-60. On July 12th, the Anchorage Assembly passed the ordinance 9-3, that would allow them to remove a sitting Anchorage may from office over a breach of public trust.

News

Family of Fred Lee asks Anchorage police to reopen death investigation

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:14 PM AKDT
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By Lauren Maxwell
The family of Fred Lee wants Anchorage police to reopen his death investigation, while the medical examiner ruled the death is from the effects of methamphetamine.

News

Alaska State Fair cancels poultry exhibits amidst avian flu outbreak

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:13 PM AKDT
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By Carly Schreck
According to the Division of Environmental Health State Veterinarian’s website, data indicates that of the over 40 million cases of confirmed bird flu in the United States, 107 of those have been reported in Alaska.

News

Juneau chef showcasing Alaskan seafood to the rest of the country at cooking competition

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:12 PM AKDT
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By Tracy Sinclare
Chef Amara Enciso is heading to New Orleans to represent Alaska in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off.
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News

Looking back at the history of Anchorage’s Fourth Avenue Theatre

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 12:39 PM AKDT
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By Eric Sowl
Change. It’s the one thing you can always count on in life. For the Fourth Avenue Theatre, big changes are coming.

News

Man picked as new Anchorage library director not taking job

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:13 PM AKDT
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By Paul Choate
The man selected to head the Anchorage Public Library has declined to take the job.

News

2nd case of monkeypox confirmed in Alaska

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 8:35 PM AKDT
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By Connor Matteson
The Alaska Department of Health has identified a second monkeypox case, with both in Anchorage.

News

Speaker discusses improving Anchorage’s appeal to visitors, potential workers

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:40 PM AKDT
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By Patrick Enslow
Roger Brooks was the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's keynote speaker at their 3-year outlook luncheon.

Back to School

Anchorage parents concerned about ASD bus driver shortage

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:27 PM AKDT
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By Lauren Maxwell
Some Anchorage parents have concerns about Anchorage School District's bus driver shortage.

News

Oklahoma man receives fine, suspension of license for musk ox harvested on subsistence permit

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:01 PM AKDT
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By Tim Rockey
An Oklahoma man was fined in Nome District Court after illegally harvesting a musk ox near Kotzebue in March of 2020.

News

Surprise Senate vote would overturn Biden environmental rule

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 4:06 PM AKDT
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By Matthew Daly
In a surprise victory for Republicans, the Senate on Thursday voted to overturn a Biden administration rule requiring rigorous environmental review of major infrastructure projects such as highways, pipelines and oil wells — a victory enabled in part by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia.

News

Providence takes next step in loosening visitation policy

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 2:36 PM AKDT
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By Joey Klecka
Beginning Thursday, the medical center is changing their visiting hours to an eight-hour window and all adult patients will be allowed one visitor and one designated “Care Partner.”

News

Police chief took Army base roles despite harassment claims

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:49 AM AKDT
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By The Associated Press
A former police chief was able to take postings at multiple successive U.S. Army bases despite allegations that he sexually harassed women at one base.

National

Bucks, bears, and binders - inside the final days of Don Young’s office

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:46 AM AKDT
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By Peter Zampa
Months after the passing of Rep. Don Young (R-AK), his office on Capitol Hill is being cleared out.

News

Centennial Park is seeing people go from homeless to housed

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:40 PM AKDT
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By Connor Matteson
As the Centennial Park Campground remains full, the Salvation Army and their partners have been able to move 40 people into housing.

News

Subsea fiber project aims to improve internet speeds for Aleutian Islands

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:02 PM AKDT
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By Patrick Enslow
Find out how a telecommunications company is helping get high-speed internet to the Aleutian chain.

News

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases outlook for Anchorage

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:35 PM AKDT
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By Lauren Maxwell
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases their 3 year economic outlook for Anchorage.

News

2 murals by Alaska Native artists planned to appear in downtown Anchorage

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 4:42 PM AKDT
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By Nick Parker
Both art pieces will represent different Alaska Native tribes and Indigenous cultures, focusing on inclusivity and diversity.

News

Alaska to receive funding for electric vehicle charging program

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:20 PM AKDT
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By Nick Parker
The state is expected to receive millions in federal funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Back to School

ASD superintendent talks future at first school board meeting

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 1:12 PM AKDT
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By Connor Matteson
New Anchorage School District Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt gave his first update at Tuesday night's school board meeting, sharing his goals for the district.

Morning Edition

The University of Alaska Southeast to build equity with free Alaska Native language courses

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:00 AM AKDT
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By Georgina Fernandez
At the end of August, the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) will begin offering free, online Alaska Native language courses. The course is open to anybody and has no age restrictions. Courses are offered in Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian languages. Nine classes in total will be offered, split between beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

News

Major Seward Highway project proposed near Girdwood

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 9:20 PM AKDT
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By Taylor Burke
In an effort to improve safety at the intersection of the Seward Highway and Alyeska Highway, Girdwood might get a new interchange.

News

Fourth Avenue Theatre demolition set to begin this week

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 8:27 PM AKDT
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By Patrick Enslow
The Fourth Avenue Theater is scheduled to be demolished this week, according to the building's owner.

News

Anchorage residents protest in support of Narcan use

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 6:34 PM AKDT
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By Lauren Maxwell
Protestors urge the Anchorage Police Department to start carrying Narcan kits to reverse opioid overdoses

News

911 calls return after temporary outage

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 4:39 PM AKDT
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By Tim Rockey
Anchorage residents experiencing emergencies will be unable to call 911 and need to call 311 instead.

News

Celebrate American Adventures Month with Alaska’s National Forests

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 3:30 PM AKDT
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By Elinor Baty
This month aims to get people outside, doing something daring and adventurous, which they otherwise would not.

National

Alaska senator calls out Taliban after al-Zawahiri killing

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 12:20 PM AKDT
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By Peter Zampa
Sullivan says he was initially skeptical of the approach. He also says killing al-Zawahiri in Kabul makes it clear the Taliban cannot be trusted.

News

Windy, Alaska Zoo’s last remaining wolf, dies

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:33 AM AKDT
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By Joey Klecka
The zoo said Windy arrived in May 2006 with her siblings, which were all raised together at the facility on O’Malley Road.

News

Anchorage Assembly overrides mayoral veto on mayoral removal ordinance

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 8:28 PM AKDT
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By Taylor Burke
The Anchorage Assembly voted Monday afternoon to override Mayor Dave Bronson’s veto of a controversial ordinance that establishes a process for the removal of a sitting mayor.

Investigative

Wassillie indicted for double murder, pleads not guilty

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 8:06 PM AKDT
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By Mike Mason
A woman charged with killing two men in the Sand Lake area has been formally arraigned on charges of first-degree murder.

News

Inflation hits rural Alaska as food costs climb

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 7:22 PM AKDT
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By Patrick Enslow
Alaska saw its biggest rise in food prices in a decade, according to federal figures.

Crime

Another Palmer Hayflats recreation site hit by vandals

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:16 PM AKDT
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By Carly Schreck
The popular walking trail sits just off the Glenn Highway between the Knik and Matanuska Rivers. It’s easy to see how the lake got it’s name, but the million-dollar views along the gravel and boardwalk path has been cheapened by spray paint, that Hill now has to clean up.

News

AT&T reaches contract with Teamsters Local 959

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 3:40 PM AKDT
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By Tim Rockey
The Teamsters Local 959 reached an agreement with AT&T on a new contract that was ratified on July 31.

News

Fairbanks man dies in ATV crash

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 2:11 PM AKDT
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By Jeremy Rolston
A Fairbanks man died in an all-terrain vehicle accident on Friday in Fairbanks, according to the Alaska State Troopers.

News

Troopers identify 2 bodies found inside car in Matanuska River

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 1:35 PM AKDT
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By Tracy Sinclare and Joey Klecka
Two people were found inside the car that was submerged in the Matanuska River.

News

Fencing, vehicle damaged after cargo plane rolls unsecured at Ted Stevens Airport

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 1:28 PM AKDT
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By Joey Klecka
The Boeing 747 cargo plane was being moved by ground handlers from Pegasus Aviation Services just before 9:30 a.m. when it broke loose and began rolling away on its own, according to airport police.

News

1 dead in rollover car crash in Wasilla

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 11:37 AM AKDT
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By Jeremy Rolston
Shortly after 10 p.m., troopers received a report of a car crash near North Tamar Circle and West Seldon Road.

News

17 units respond to Spenard hotel fire

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 9:36 AM AKDT
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By Joey Klecka
There were no reported injuries of deaths in the blaze, which was brought under control at 7:24 a.m., according to an Anchorage Fire Department spokesperson.

News

Lawsuit filed against fraudulent timeshare exit schemers who stole over $113k

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM AKDT
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By Taylor Burke
Elderly Alaskan consumers were allegedly targeted in a timeshare exit scam, and now, multiple organizations and individuals are facing a lawsuit filed by the state of Alaska.

Military

Thunderbirds meet local veterans ahead of Arctic Thunder Open House

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 10:41 PM AKDT
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By Carly Schreck
After an air demonstration by the Air Force Squadron, the F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots met the group of about 50 to shake hands, sign posters, and thank those who served before them.

News

Troopers say crash into Matanuska River is fatal

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 9:47 PM AKDT
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By Tim Rockey
A driver traveling along the Glenn Highway left the roadway on the Knik River bridge and fell into the river below, closing the Glenn Highway in both directions Friday evening.

News

Miss America Emma Broyles takes a ride of a lifetime with the Thunderbirds

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 7:07 PM AKDT
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By Lauren Maxwell
Miss America Emma Broyles got to take a ride with the Airforce Thunderbirds at a preview day of Arctic Thunder Open House on Jber.

News

Ursa Major Elementary students rezoned to other JBER schools

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 2:39 PM AKDT
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By Tim Rockey
Each Ursa Major Elementary School student has been rezoned by the Anchorage School District to other schools located on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

News

Woman charged in 2 separate Sand Lake homicides indicted

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 11:45 AM AKDT
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By Joey Klecka
If convicted, Brianna Wassillie could get up to 99 years in prison, according to a release by the Alaska Department of Law.
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