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Nome community members share opinions and possible solutions for the musk oxen herds in the...

Nome community members voice concerns over musk oxen population

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Joe Kinneen
Community members in Nome are voicing their concerns about the musk oxen population in the region.

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4 Alaskans nominated for James Beard awards

4 Alaskans nominated for prestigious James Beard Awards

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Tracy Sinclare
Four Alaskans have received 2023 James Beard Award nominations.

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Durham School Services bus workers wave signs as bus drivers honk in solidarity outside of the...

Mat-Su bus workers get serious about striking as negotiations continue

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Carly Schreck
On Thursday around 50 bus drivers, attendants, and monitors staged a practice picket outside Durham’s bus yard in Palmer.

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The Anchorage Fire Department's latest academy has a cohort of 22 prospective firefighters

‘It really is a calling:’ Fire department candidates up to the task

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Elena Symmes
Months of rigorous instruction introduces new firefighters to all aspects of the job and the AFD family.

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2 die in Kotzebue residential fire

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Nolin Ainsworth
Two people in Kotzebue died in a fire that left one single-family residential unit “a total loss” on Friday night.

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Ayaprun School still without power, water

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Tim Rockey
The village of Newtok has been without electricity since Jan. 26 when the building housing the power plant burned.

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One dead after early-morning shooting in downtown parking lot

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Nolin Ainsworth
One man is dead and another is in the hospital with “what are believed to be” life-threatening injuries after an early-morning shooting Saturday in downtown Anchorage.

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Anchorage students and parents react to 30 extra minutes added to school days

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Lex Yelverton
Starting Monday, school days in the Anchorage School District will get a little longer.

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Police investigating East Anchorage shooting

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:11 AM AKST
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By Joey Klecka
Police said they found a man in an alleyway with a “gunshot wound in his lower body.” Police said he was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.

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Municipal candidates set for April election

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 6:11 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
The ballot is set for the upcoming Regular Municipal Election on April 4.
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Alaska teachers hone their craft at education conference

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:19 AM AKST
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By Joe Kinneen
A teachers conference at the Dena'ina center brings educators together to strengthen their understanding of teaching.

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Wasilla motorist dies in collision

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:42 AM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
A Wasilla man died in a head-on collision on Saturday night along the Parks Highway in Wasilla.

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Coast Guard rescues stranded Southeast boater

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 5:49 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
An overdue boater was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Friday about 20 miles southwest of Wrangell in Steamer Bay.

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Avalanche danger in Turnagain Pass heightened by weak layers

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:19 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center is warning people against visiting higher elevations in the Turnagain Pass area.

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FDA drafts recommendation to allow men with same-sex relations to donate blood

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:00 PM AKST
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By Joe Kinneen
The FDA released a new draft recommendation that would allow men with monogamous same-sex relations to donate blood.

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Alaskans react to Tyre Nichols video

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:10 PM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
“The color doesn’t stop the performance of the job, and just because you are black, doesn’t mean you have the authority or the right to disregard the civil rights of human being,” Wyche said.

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Jyzyk Sharpe sentenced for 2014 death of 1-year-old child

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:54 PM AKST
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By Carly Schreck
Sharpe plead guilty to manslaughter as part of a plea deal taken last September after his trial had already been set to get underway. Friday, Superior Court Judge Gregory Miller accepted the terms and handed down sentencing.

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Alaska Jewish Museum commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:12 PM AKST
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By Elena Symmes
Anchorage Rabbi Yosef Greenberg heralds the special day as one for "reflection."

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Nic Petit takes fifth Willow 300 victory

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:27 PM AKST
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By Shannon Cole
Veteran musher Nic Petit celebrated his fifth Willow 300 victory on Friday.

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Fire in Newtok destroys village school’s power plant

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:39 PM AKST
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By Shannon Cole and Nolin Ainsworth
A fire destroyed the power plant at Newtok's Ayaprun School on Thursday evening.

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Anchorage man indicted with attempted murder after shooting at officer

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:05 PM AKST
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By Joey Klecka and Nolin Ainsworth
The man used a stolen handgun to fire at a police officer after being pinned in his Jeep against a snowbank in a Klatt neighborhood, according to police. The officer did not fire back and was not injured.

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Kodiak tanner crabbers continue to stand down, awaiting higher wage

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:54 PM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
As of Thursday, the canneries had gone up to $3.25 per pound of Tanner Crab — a 75 cent increase from their initial offer in early January.

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Alaska Marine Highway System awarded $285M from federal government

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:31 PM AKST
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By Lauren Maxwell
The federal government awards the Alaska Marine Highway System 285 Million

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White supremacist ‘1488′ prison gang members sentenced to life in prison

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:14 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
Five white supremacist gang members and accomplices were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole this week.

Investigative

Former Health Department Director Joe Gerace accused of civil fraud

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:59 PM AKST
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By Rebecca Palsha and David Bernknopf
The former Health Department Director Joe Gerace has been accused of civil fraud.

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Online threat leads to arrest of West Anchorage High student, police say

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:24 PM AKST
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By Tim Rockey
Anchorage police say they arrested an 18-year-old West Anchorage High School student early Wednesday morning.

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Woman accused in viral Halibut Cove encounter between boat, float plane indicted on federal charges

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:12 PM AKST
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By Tim Rockey
A Halibut Cove restaurant owner has been indicted on federal charges after a video went viral on social media showing the restaurant owner circling a float plane in a boat at dangerously close proximity.

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State Troopers head issues apology to Colony High School principal

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:59 PM AKST
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By Lauren Maxwell
The commissioner of public safety apologizes to Colony High School Principal Mary Fulp for taking her to a hospital for a mental health evaluation under a court order that wasn't legitimate.

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Alaska library board keeps LGBTQ books in youth sections

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:05 PM AKST
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By The Associated Press
The Homer Public Library Advisory Board upheld the library director’s decision last week to keep the 55 books where they are currently located.

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USDA reinstates road work, logging restrictions to Tongass National Forest

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:50 AM AKST
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By The Associated Press, Joey Klecka and Lex Yelverton
The new rule will take effect once it is published in the Federal Register, which is expected to happen Friday, said agency spokesperson Larry Moore.

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Anchorage police investigating Downtown shooting

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:30 AM AKST
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By Ariane Aramburo
Anchorage police are investigating a shooting on West Seventh Avenue that left a man with life-threatening injuries.

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Anchorage police investigating homicide in North Star neighborhood

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:25 AM AKST
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By Ariane Aramburo
Anchorage police are investigating a homicide in the North Star neighborhood.

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Sullivan Arena residents raise safety concerns following stabbing incident

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:55 PM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
It was a heart breaking afternoon on Tuesday for residents at the Sullivan Arena. Anchorage Police Department responded to an assault with weapons call around 1 PM on Tuesday.

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Economic outlook ‘modestly optimistic’ for Anchorage in 2023

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:07 PM AKST
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By Carly Schreck
The report comes after 240 local businesses and organizations were surveyed over past performance, expected performance, and identifying issues within the city in order of importance.

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Rep. Mary Peltola to serve on House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:27 PM AKST
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By Tim Rockey
Alaska’s lone member in the U.S. House of Representatives, Mary Peltola, has secured a seat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

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Body of missing snowmachiner found near Kotzebue

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:15 PM AKST
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By Tim Rockey
A young Ambler man who went missing on Jan. 16 has been found dead near Kotzebue, Alaska State Troopers say.

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Patients dismayed by upcoming closure of Alaska Regional Senior Health Clinic

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:15 PM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
The sudden closure of a popular clinic is forcing many older adults to find new primary health care providers.

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Assembly holds confidential executive session for Joe Gerace files, moves to release report to public

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:11 AM AKST
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By Lex Yelverton
The Assembly chair noted that the group is currently seeking legal opinion on how to proceed with the public release of the report, adding that the community deserves to see the contents of the investigation.

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Department of Health explains cause of delayed SNAP benefits

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:33 PM AKST
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By Joe Kinneen
A representative from the Department of Health spoke to the Alaska Senate Health and Social Services Committee on Tuesday regarding SNAP delay causes and solutions.

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Greenhouse at King Tech High collapses from heavy snow load

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:30 PM AKST
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By Lauren Maxwell
The greenhouse at King Tech High School collapsed under heavy snow load from December's storms.

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Anchorage municipal attorney announces resignation

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:38 PM AKST
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By Tim Rockey
Anchorage’s Acting Municipal Attorney Blair Christensen is resigning from her position.

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Police investigating assault at Sullivan Arena

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:34 PM AKST
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By Tim Rockey
Anchorage police are investigating an assault at the Sullivan Arena.

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Alaska Marine Science Symposium kicks off with goals of cultivating habitat discussion

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:16 AM AKST
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By Joe Kinneen
The Alaska Marine Science Symposium started Monday with a space for discussion on marine habitat.

Education

Anchorage School Board passes plan to make up for snow days

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:51 AM AKST
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By Lex Yelverton
In total, the adjustments will make up approximately five days of school for elementary and middle school students and four and a half days for high school students.

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Blind man says he was struck by snowplow in Spenard, then had trouble reporting it

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:47 AM AKST
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By Lauren Maxwell
A blind man says he was hit by a snowplow driver in Spenard, then has trouble reporting it to police.

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Most Mat-Su schools on remote learning due to icy roads

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:46 AM AKST
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By Joey Klecka
The district wrote in an online social post that all classes will be canceled in lieu of online learning, with the exception of Glacier View School.

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Bond measures and ballot propositions approved by Assembly for April election

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:11 PM AKST
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By Shannon Cole
Bonds and ballot propositions that will be on the April 4 ballot were decided in a special Anchorage Assembly meeting on Monday.

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Scholarship opportunities aplenty for Mat-Su students, residents

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:22 PM AKST
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By Carly Schreck
A number of valley-based organizations such as the Mat-Su Health Foundation, Matanuska Electric Association, MTA Foundation, and the Alaska State Fair have opened up application windows for varying scholarship opportunities.

Food

Alaskan chef and crew nominated for James Beard Award

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:28 PM AKST
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By Tracy Sinclare
Alaskan chef and his team nominated for James Beard Award.

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Pedestrian killed, driver arrested, police say

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 2:46 PM AKST
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By Tracy Sinclare and Tim Rockey
A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday afternoon and the driver of the vehicle arrested for DUI.
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