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The team on Tuesday met with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a former resident of the small Southeast...

Wrangell leaders request federal help after natural disaster devastates small community

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Lex Yelverton
After a devastating landslide tore down a mountainside in Wrangell, destroying several homes and killing at least four people, the interim city and borough manager is taking action.

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Anchorage mayoral candidates address snow removal to score political points

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Steve Kirch
Snow removal is turning into a campaign issue for the candidates running against Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson in 2024, and it’s gaining steam due in part to this month’s record snowfall.

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Police identified the man Monday morning as 21-year-old Jaivion Hawkins.

JBER soldier killed in Spenard shooting, 2 others injured, authorities say

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Joe Cadotte and Joey Klecka
A man was found dead in a Spenard neighborhood home early Saturday morning, according to Anchorage police. JBER officials identified him as a private in the U.S. Army.

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A book that initially sparked controversy is called “Red Hood,” which several people...

Wasilla City Council hears library director’s rationale for children, teen book selection process

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 10:50 PM AKST
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By Lex Yelverton
Dozens turned out at the Wasilla City Council meeting on Monday to hear Wasilla Public Library Director Zane Treesh speak on the library’s book selection process and to address community concerns over the sexualized books in the teen section of the library.

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Anchorage parks and recreation taking a pause on relocating homeless out of of snow dump site

Anchorage leaders pause relocation of homeless out of snow dump site

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 9:46 PM AKST
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By Steve Kirch
Despite the snowy start to winter in Anchorage, municipality leaders have not moved homeless people camping in the Mountain View snow dump site, near Davis Park.

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Survivor speaks out in aftermath of deadly Wrangell landslide

Survivor speaks out in aftermath of deadly Wrangell landslide as statewide community steps up to help

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 7:52 PM AKST
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By Beth Verge
As crews continue to search and clean up debris in and around the area of a deadly landslide that hit Wrangell on Nov. 20, community members have been banding together with authorities from across the state as the town and a single survivor of the slide try to recover from the disaster that has thus far taken the lives of four people.

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Associate Professor and Department  Chair (History), University of Alaska Anchorage.

Anchorage history professor who loves learning about the past receives award

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM AKST
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By Ariane Aramburo and Peggy McCormack
Alaska history professor Ian Hartman received the Historian of the Year award by the Alaska Historical Society, and explains what makes history feel so alive to him.

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Anchorage weather is making local streets a mess

Anchorage’s freeze-thaw weather makes for messy roads and sidewalks

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 6:29 PM AKST
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By Lauren Maxwell
Anchorage’s wintery weather, from freezing temperatures to the more recent warm-up, has left sidewalks, roads and parking lots covered with ice.

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McMaster directed South Carolina solicitors to give the attorney general 10 days’ notice...

Inmates in 3 Mat-Su correctional facilities indicted on charges of promoting contraband

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 3:54 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
Close to a dozen Alaska inmates serving time in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley were indicted earlier this month by a Palmer grand jury.

Homelessness

The municipality is continuing outreach efforts for people living in encampments across...

Anchorage outdoor death toll rises to 50, police say

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 1:04 PM AKST
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By Rebecca Palsha
A shocking 50 people have died outdoors in Anchorage this year, according to the Anchorage Police Department. In just the month of November, the Anchorage Fire Department reported 20 emergency calls to the three largest camps at Davis, Cuddy, and Buttress Park areas.
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Healy man cited in fatal sled dog crash on Denali Highway

Healy man cited in fatal sled dog crash on Denali Highway

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 3:43 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
A Healy snowmachiner received a citation on Friday for his part in a recent crash with a sled dog team on the Denali Highway, according to Alaska State Troopers.

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Vandals graffiti Alaska Black Caucus building

Racial slurs spray painted outside Alaska Black Caucus building

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 1:45 PM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
Staff at the Alaska Black Caucus recently found racial slurs painted on the side of its one-story building in Downtown Anchorage.

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Wrangell’s 4th landslide victim found

Wrangell’s 4th landslide victim found

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 12:10 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth and Lex Yelverton
A fourth victim of last week’s deadly Wrangell landslide was found on Saturday, according to the Alaska State Troopers.

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Saturday kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season for local establishments with...

Saturday kicks off the holiday shopping season for small businesses

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 11:31 AM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
Saturday kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season for local establishments with Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to shopping locally.

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Anchorage Fire Department responded to a fire in the Rogers Park neighborhood Friday

Fire in Rogers Park neighborhood guts condo unit

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:13 PM AKST
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By Shannon Cole
A fire at a Rogers Park condo left one unit uninhabitable, but the residents and fire crews escaped injury.

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Two Wrangell families and a tight community are mourning this week, following the loss of...

Names of Wrangell landslide victims released by authorities

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 9:41 PM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
Two families in the tight-knit Wrangell community are mourning this week following the loss of three community members from a landslide on Monday night. Three others are still missing.

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The annual Alaska Vintage Holiday Market is in it's final weekend, running from Nov. 24 to 26...

Mat-Su Valley hosts number of holiday markets, bazaars this weekend

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 9:27 PM AKST
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By Carly Schreck
Residents looking to shop local this weekend may want to head out to the Mat-Su Valley, with a number of holiday markets and bazaars taking place across Palmer.

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Anchorage Museum examines its own carbon footprint in new exhibit

Anchorage Museum examines its own carbon footprint in new exhibit

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 7:51 PM AKST
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By Eric Sowl
While curating an exhibit about how to reduce carbon footprints, the Anchorage Museum decided to give it a try themselves.

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The Anchorage Police Department responded to a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital with...

Fairview neighborhood shooting injures 1 on Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 3:41 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
A woman was shot and transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries on Thanksgiving morning in Fairview, according to the Anchorage Police Department.

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3 people found dead, 1 alive in Wrangell landslide, landslide risk remains high

Troopers end active search, name Wrangell landslide victims

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 11:12 AM AKST
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By Joey Klecka, Beth Verge and Nolin Ainsworth
The Alaska State Troopers announced on Thanksgiving morning active search and rescue operations have been suspended after a large landslide struck the tiny Alaska town of Wrangell.

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Dallas Seavey, the 2021 Iditarod champion, does an interview after making it to the finish...

5-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey mourning loss of 2 dogs

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 10:31 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
Five-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey is grieving over the deaths of two sled dogs from his kennel killed in a crash on Friday.

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Cynthia Hoffman was killed in June of 2019.

Man takes plea deal in death of Cynthia Hoffman

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 9:51 PM AKST
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By Shannon Cole
Caleb Allen Russell Leyland, 24, pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of second-degree murder in the killing of 19-year-old Cynthia Hoffman.

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A man was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon after an altercation with an Anchorage...

Anchorage officer fires shot during arrest of suspect on Latouche Street

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 8:49 PM AKST
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By Paul Choate
A man was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon after an altercation with an Anchorage officer that resulted in the officer firing a shot.

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St. Andrews catholic church in Eagle River most recent vandalism took place on the evening of...

Eagle River church vandalized for the 3rd time in just over 17 months

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 6:39 PM AKST
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By Lex Yelverton
A church in Eagle River is cleaning up after vandals defaced church property for the third time in just over a year and a half.

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Students and Muldoon Elementary School wave to an Alaska National Guard LUH-72 Lakota...

National Guard teams up with state, local agencies during Red Ribbon Week

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 4:56 PM AKST
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By Carly Schreck
The DEA held a number of Red Ribbon Week events across Anchorage and the Mat-Su earlier this month in partnership with local law enforcement and emergency services agencies, as well as the Alaska National Guard.

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Alaska’s largest school district repeatedly and inappropriately secluded and restrained...

School board approves $62m bond package including funds to rebuild Inlet View Elementary

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 4:10 PM AKST
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By Lauren Maxwell
The Anchorage School Board approves a $62 million school bond package that includes money to rebuild Inlet View Elementary

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Bean’s Cafe is preparing to serve more than 1000 meals this year, between different locations...

Bean’s Cafe prepares to serve and distribute over 1,000 meals on Thanksgiving Day

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 3:25 PM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
Bean’s Cafe is preparing to serve more than 1,000 meals this year between different locations on Thanksgiving Day.

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Anchorage Assembly approves 2024 general operating budget

Anchorage Assembly approves 2024 general operating budget

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 6:56 AM AKST
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By Lex Yelverton
The Anchorage Assembly signed off on the 2024 general government operating budget Tuesday night, helping fund operations within the city as residents prepare to put food on their plates for a big annual holiday.

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Mayor Dave Bronson's Chief of Staff was unable to attend last night's special Anchorage...

579 vacant positions at the Municipality of Anchorage, document shows

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 9:14 PM AKST
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By Joe Cadotte
The Municipality of Anchorage is experiencing an extreme worker shortage as city leaders try to improve the situation on a variety of fronts.

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Two vandalized campaign signs for Dianne Shibe sit on the ground next to an untouched Ole...

Mat-Su school board candidates speak out about campaign vandalism, crude accusations

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 8:25 PM AKST
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By Carly Schreck
Mat-Su school board candidates speak out about campaign vandalism and crude accusations from opponent supporters ahead of the election certification on Tuesday.

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The Alaska SPCA is selling property in Willow where a pet cemetery has long stood

Alaska SPCA’s property sale angers those with pets buried in former cemetery

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 4:58 PM AKST
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By Lauren Maxwell
The Alaska SPCA is selling the property where a pet cemetery is located and telling users they can dig up the remains of former pets.

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Shooting investigation underway in Dimond Walmart parking lot

Dimond Walmart parking lot shooting that killed 2 was homicide-suicide, police say

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 10:52 AM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth, Lex Yelverton and Joey Klecka
The Anchorage Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide-suicide shooting in the Walmart parking lot near Dimond Boulevard.

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Southeast Alaska

Multiple landslides reported in Southeast Alaska as rain, winds, and snow hit area

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 8:12 AM AKST
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By Aaron Morrison
The majority of the landslides are through the Southern Inner Channels, where high winds and rain have inundated the area.

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Troopers: Mat-Su man kills girlfriend and her son before taking his own life

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 6:05 AM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
The Alaska Department of Public Safety is investigating an apparent homicide-suicide in the Matanauska-Susitna Valley, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Telling Alaska's Story

Alice Knapp charts the rise of Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage in new book

Alice Knapp charts rise of Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage in new book

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 9:10 PM AKST
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By Ariane Aramburo
Knapp's new book “On Track!” details the rich history behind the skiing organization that’s been established for nearly 60 years.

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The muni put forward a snow removal notice on Monday for specific buildings in the Anchorage...

Municipality engineers issue snow removal notice to prevent roof collapses in Anchorage

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 7:26 PM AKST
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By Lex Yelverton
Municipality engineering leaders introduced on Monday a snow removal notice to prevent potential catastrophic roof failures.

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A plowing dispute kept one Anchorage school closed last Thursday

Why one Anchorage elementary school stayed closed last Thursday

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 5:03 PM AKST
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By Lauren Maxwell
When Anchorage School District officials announced last Thursday the roads were clear enough for schools to reopen, many parents were relieved. But families who attend O’Malley Elementary School didn’t get the good news: O’Malley was the only school that wouldn’t open Thursday due to dangerous road conditions.

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Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson discusses staffing shortage and possible resignation of IT Director

Snow removal, homelessness and economy among topics at State of the City Address

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 3:44 PM AKST
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By Joe Cadotte
Mayor Dave Bronson gave his annual State of the City speech Monday in downtown Anchorage, addressing a variety of accomplishments and challenges including snow removal efforts, homelessness and the economy.

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One person is dead following an early-morning shooting in the Mountain View neighborhood,...

Police name victim in fatal Mountain View shooting

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 1:47 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
One person is dead following an early-morning shooting in the Mountain View neighborhood, according to the Anchorage Police Department.

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Weather Lab: Dimond High School

Weather Lab: Dimond High School science students learn why the wind blows

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 10:55 AM AKST
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By Melissa Frey
This week, we’re headed to Dimond High School where Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey got to teach science for the day!

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2 sled dogs die in crash with snowmachine outside of Cantwell

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 5:27 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
Two sled dogs died on Friday when a dog sled team and snowmachine collided outside Cantwell, according to Alaska State Troopers.

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"Our highest priority is the safety and well-being of our staff and customers, and while we...

Kaladi Brothers Coffee announces closure of downtown branch

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 2:37 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
Kaladi Brothers Coffee will be closing one of its popular Anchorage branches on Dec. 1, the company announced Friday on Facebook.

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500 turkey Thanksgiving boxes were passed out to families in need at the Real Life Church in...

500 Mat-Su families receive free Thanksgiving meal box

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 11:26 AM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
A total of 500 turkey Thanksgiving boxes were passed out to families in need at the Real Life Church in Palmer on Saturday during the annual Thanksgiving Blessing event.

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This weekend's weather conditions could delay further sidewalks from getting cleaned up,...

Hellish road conditions across Anchorage put pedestrians in danger

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 6:32 PM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
This weekend weather conditions could delay further sidewalks from getting cleaned up, according to Justin Shelby with the Department of Transportation (DOT).

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A sign at a polling place is shown on Election Day in Anchorage.

Assembly report details recommended changes following election interference investigation

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 5:34 PM AKST
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By Shannon Cole
The Anchorage Assembly released a report that suggests changes to Municipal code following an investigation into covert changes made to election code during the April 2023 election.

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The governor appointed Treg Taylor to be Alaska's attorney general.

Alaska attorney general weighs in on hot-button education issues

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 2:40 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor is clarifying state statutes that deal directly with a variety of recent hot-button issues in education, such as parental and transgender student rights.

Education

“Banned Books Week” is a national event promoted by the American Libraries Association that...

‘Enough is enough’: Lawsuit seeks to bring banned books back to the Mat-Su school district

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 2:33 PM AKST
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By Rebecca Palsha
The Northern Justice Project and the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska filed a lawsuit against the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District for the removal of 56 books from school libraries.

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This photo provided by the Alaska National Guard shows,from the left, Holly Demmert and...

Alaska National Guard performs medical mission while shuttling Santa to give gifts to rural village

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 9:12 AM AKST
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By The Associated Press
Santa Claus’ sleigh took on new responsibilities in rural Alaska this week when delivering gifts to an Alaska Native village.

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The Anchorage School District began offering full bus service on Monday

Anchorage school buses back in full service Friday

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 7:40 AM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
The Anchorage School District announced that all schools will be open and all bus routes will be in service on Friday.

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Ranked choice ballots are being challenged in Alaska

APOC hears complaints related to groups opposed to ranked choice voting

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 8:57 PM AKST
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By Steve Kirch
The group Alaskans for Better elections wants to see two anti-ranked choice voting groups fined and brought into compliance for violating campaign ethics laws.
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