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Alaska Beacon

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Alaska voters on track to reject 2 Kenai judges in initial election results

Alaska voters in the Third Judicial District opted to reject two state judges standing for retention in the midterm election by wide margins in initial results on Tuesday. The vote comes after the non-partisan Alaska Judicial Council — charged with vetting and nominating judges, as well as conducting performance evaluations — issued a rare recommendation […]

Kenai, AK · 1d

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Top 10 Famous People Born in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city, but its influence stretches far beyond the state. Over the years, it has produced athletes, actors, political figures, and entertainers who reached national and even international audiences. Some became champions. Others became historic firsts. Together, they show that Anchorage has sent a surprising amount of talent into the wider world.

Anchorage, AK · 6d
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Mat-Su Sentinel

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State on track to begin first part of West-Su Access Road next year

State transportation crews are on track to begin work next year on the first 17 miles.

Big Lake, AK · 1d

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AROUND ALASKA: New Boardwalk, New Business, and Drone Competition

A digital air traffic control tower is now operational at Kenai Municipal Airport. Plus, new recreational access opens at Potter Marsh, a memorabilia shop celebrates its Wasilla grand opening, and Colony High School hosts Alaska’s first state drone competition.

Wasilla, AK · 1d
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‘Continuing that change’: Downtown Anchorage unveils new mural

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Take a walk through downtown Anchorage, and it won’t be long before you find yourself looking at one of the city’s murals lining A street. Now, a new piece can be counted in that list. “Borrowed” is a new mural placed on the side...

Anchorage, AK · 3d

Mat-Su Sentinel

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Palmer City Council approves $734,000 in library construction updates, including more meeting space

The meeting space is part of a controversial second floor expansion approved in late 2024.

Palmer, AK · 10h

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Rinse, wash, screen: Anchorage and Colorado firefighters take on cancer risk

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Fire departments across the country are changing how they eat, train and clean up because of cancer risks. “We’re exposed continually to the lingering effects of carcinogens in the fire station,” said Chief Doug Schrage of the Anchorage Fire Department. “We back the fire trucks in, the carcinogens are entrained in our gear and in the hose and in our equipment.”

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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2 Dans, 3 Bobs: Alaska Senate controversy evokes 2024 WA fiasco

On a gray morning outside a community hall in Anchorage, a voter held a sample ballot at arm’s length and read the federal line twice. Two men named Dan. One familiar incumbent. One far less known. The shorthand now circulating among clerks, party lawyers, and campaign staff is Alaska Senate same name, a compact way of describing a filing choice that can scramble a race before a single debate is held.

Alaska · 2d

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Muni Clarifies Holtan Hills Remarks

The Municipality of Anchorage clarified development plans for "Holtan Hills" Friday, two weeks after a senior director indicated significant changes. The area excluded from development is not a 26-acre tract of land at the northeast end of the 60-acre project. Rather, hilly terrain too steep and rocky for subsurface work planned for a cul de sac has been moved to a later phase, according to an email from Emily Goodykoontz, a press secretary for the Mayor's office.

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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KNBA Newscast: Monday, November 9, 2026

MONKEY POX. Anchorage has four new cases of mpox, a virus spread through close contact that can cause flu-like symptoms and a rash. Alaska’s health experts have been unable to pinpoint the source. NATIVE VOTE. Alaska election results are still trickling in, but as the Alaska Desk’s Alena Naiden...

Alaska · 1d

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Discussions about the Comsat Quarry and water treatment facility at TCCI's November meeting

Discussions about the Comsat Quarry and Talkeetna’s water treatment facility were at the center of the Talkeetna Community Council meeting last Monday. Mat-Su Borough Public Works Director, Tom Adams, provided attendees with information on the proposed new site for Talkeetna’s water storage facility. He explained that the team reviewed eight options for the new site, but ultimately chose a Front Street location for preliminary engineering. Several factors led to this proposed location change, including arsenic levels in the water and access to the facility.

Talkeetna, AK · 1d

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New Manager for Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Education and Leadership Programs

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce hired Marnie Stewart as Program Manager for Education and Leadership. The program covers member training, such as the monthly Chamber Academy seminars and workshops on topics such as business practices. The program also oversees the Anchorage ATHENA Society annual leadership awards. Originally from Michigan, Stewart...

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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Inside The City: Kolby Zerkel, Palmer City Manager

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Palmer’s City Manager Kolby Zerkel. Listen in as they discuss the ongoing budget process and how the funding for Palmer’s new library works. Palmer City Manager Kolby Zerkel. Palmer’s new library under construction. Oct. 2026. Photo Credit: City of Palmer.

Palmer, AK · 4d

Animal of Things

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Aggressive Dog Laws in Alaska: What Owners and Bite Victims Should Know

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Aggressive dog laws in Alaska work differently than most people expect. The state has no dog bite statute, yet one unprovoked bite is enough to make a dog “vicious” under state law. Most of the detailed rules, from classification levels to leash requirements, live at the city and borough level. That split creates confusion for … This article, Aggressive Dog Laws in Alaska: What Owners and Bite Victims Should Know , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in South Dakota: What the Law Says • Aggressive Dog Laws in Colorado: What Owners and Victims Should Know • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Washington: Charges, Evidence, and Your Right to Sue

Alaska · 4d

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Ballots are still getting counted for Mat-Su Borough and local district races

In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough election, unofficial results show three ballot propositions have decisive outcomes and one remains too close to call. Ballot Proposition A aims to establish longer School Board members’ terms from three years to four years to better align with Assembly District terms. Yes votes lead with 245 votes – a less than 1% margin.

Matanuska-Susitna, AK · 4d

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Opinion: Alaskans to peacefully assembly December 11 to demand judicial accountability right after new Governor is sworn in

On Friday, December 11, 2026, Alaskans from every corner of the state are invited to stand together in downtown Anchorage. From noon to 6 p.m., the Alaska Grand Jurors Association will hold a peaceful citizen assembly at the Atwood Building, 550 West 7th Avenue, home of the Governor’s Anchorage office.

Alaska · 5d

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Analysis: Dunleavy Administration moves to make Alaska LNG leases permanent before key conditions are executed

First published in the author’s personal Substack, November 6, 2026. On October 23, Department of Natural Resources Commissioner John Crowther signed a proposed decision to convert the two conditional right-of-way leases for the Alaska LNG project into full leases under AS 38.35.100(a). The leases are ADL 421296 for the Point Thomson Transmission Line and ADL 421297 for the 807-mile mainline running from the North Slope to Nikiski. The request came on October 2 from 8 Star Alaska LLC, acting on behalf of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation. DNR posted notice of the request on October 5, and written comment on the proposed decision closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, the day before Thanksgiving. Public hearings are set for November 23 online and November 24 in Anchorage.

Alaska · 4d

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Soldotna man reunited with long lost dog

The condition of the lights at South Anchorage High School on Nov. 3. Photos of Atka the moose, the Alaskan moose who made a home in Colorado for six years. ‘They made friends wherever they went’: Family remembers Bethel brothers who died after boat capsized. Updated: Sep. 23, 2026...

Anchorage, AK · 4d