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Our Wasilla Events Calendar Got an Upgrade! See What's New
Finding fun things to do with kids shouldn’t feel like a chore. And thanks to your feedback, we’ve made it even easier!. The Macaroni KID Wasilla events calendar has a fresh new look, with helpful features designed to make finding local events, planning your weekends, and keeping track of family fun simpler than ever.
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Dyeing Raw Wool Gave Us a Phrase for a Commited Partisan
Hollis in Anchorage, Alaska, grew up on a small North Carolina farm, where her family applied the expression dyed in the wool to people with strong political or religious beliefs. The phrase originated with the idea of dyeing raw wool before spinning it into yarn. This makes the color more consistent and longer-lasting than dyeing a finished garment, which is described as dyed in the piece. Figurative uses of dyed in the wool appear in British English as early as the 1500s. British speakers have also used dyed in the grain, the old word graine coming from Latin grana, a term for the tiny, seed-like insects that yielded dyes of carmine, crimson, and vermillion. The same root survives in ingrain, as in beliefs ingrained from an early age. This is part of a complete episode.
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The 1st night of Quyana brought ovations, tears and a surprise proposal
After Susan Patkotak finished dancing, she raised her hands in the blue stage lights of the Dena’ina Center as hundreds of people gave her a standing ovation. Later, she said she created the dance to reclaim a tradition, and the response brought her to tears. “I created my song...
Only In Your State
The Tiny Alaska Takeout That Serves Some of the Best Wings in the Country
Ask around Anchorage about the best wings in Alaska and the same name keeps coming up: Winky’s Wings, a small family-run takeout spot tucked into a suite along the Old Seward Highway. This isn’t a flashy sports bar with forty televisions and a stadium-sized parking lot. It’s a modest, Alaskan-owned operation that built its reputation […]
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Fish and Game captures a brown bear cub that's been on the loose in Anchorage for a month
The cub has been wandering the Anchorage bowl ever since Fish and Game killed its mother and a sibling for repeatedly getting into trash in a Lake Otis neighborhood. A third cub was captured immediately and has been living at the Alaska zoo ever since.
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Alaska Native Artist Market showcases work from 40 artists in downtown Anchorage
Alaska Native artists are showcasing their work in downtown Anchorage this week at a new market hosted by the Alaska Native Heritage Center. The Alaska Native Artist Market is taking place at the former Williwaw Social building off F Street. The event features work from about 40 Alaska Native artists...
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Anchorage Restaurant Week raises money for Food Bank of Alaska
Anchorage Restaurant Week is back, giving people a chance to enjoy local food while supporting a good cause. South Restaurant & Coffeehouse hosted the kickoff for the event, which runs through October 29. The goal is to encourage people to get out into the community, explore Anchorage’s local restaurants and...
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The 1st night of Quyana brought ovations, tears and a surprise proposal
After Susan Patkotak finished dancing, she raised her hands in the blue stage lights of the Dena’ina Center as hundreds of people gave her a standing ovation. Later, she said she created the dance to reclaim a tradition, and the response brought her to tears. “I created my song...
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Patrice Gopo brings Jamaica to the snow in ‘Beyond Alaska’s Window’
Patrice Gopo grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, in a home where snow piled up outside and Jamaican food filled the kitchen every Sunday. The award-winning essayist and author now lives in North Carolina, but that Alaskan childhood is the heart of Beyond Alaska’s Window, her third picture book.
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Anchorage Restaurant Week kicks off to support food bank
If you’re looking for an excuse to eat out, it’s Anchorage Restaurant Week. Through Oct. 29, dozens of restaurants in the state’s largest city are raising money to help support the Food Bank of Alaska. Rachael Miller is the chief advocacy officer for the food bank, which...
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Anchorage Mushing Arch nears completion with time capsule and winter sculptures
A landmark celebrating Alaska’s sled dog heritage is nearing completion in downtown Anchorage. The Mushing Arch stretches 56 feet across Fourth Avenue and features a musher leading a team of 12 dogs. On Wednesday, crews installed concrete bases and decorative panels featuring dogs. They also added signs displaying the...
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Mr. Whitekeys, famous Alaskan entertainer, dies at 79
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Mr. Whitekeys, whose legal name was Douglas Haggar, has died. “We leave you with what Mr. Whitekeys said at the end of every show: live a life filled with peace, love, and Spam; do something to make the word a better place; and be sure to tip your waitress,” friends wrote on his official Facebook page, Mr. Whitekeys presents: The Whalefat Follies.
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Page 2 Tue. Oct. 20: Both Sides on the Palmer Airport and Golf Course
Palmer has seen a public debate over the future of its golf course and airport. At the center of the controversy are three questions: How should the City manage these public assets? What does the Federal Aviation Administration require? How much public input should residents expect when major decisions are being made?
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Chugach State Park Hikes With Anchorage Trailhead Tips
For your first Chugach State Park hikes, start with Blueberry Knoll or a short Eklutna Lakeside walk. Choose Flattop when you want a summit, and save Crow Pass for a longer, more demanding day. Anchorage makes mountain access surprisingly easy, but elevation gain matters more than mileage here. A short...
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Black bear that wandered into JBER hospital killed, officials confirm
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The black bear that entered the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital three times on Monday was euthanized, multiple sources confirm. The bear entered through the hospital’s automatic doors twice in the early morning hours of Monday, Capt. Nathan Poblete, JBER public affairs chief, said in a statement.
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Anchorage's Goose Lake Park hosts Haunted and Enchanted Trails this weekend
Volunteers at Goose Lake Park in Anchorage are preparing for a spooky weekend with two themed trail events. Friday's Haunted Trails will feature Halloween scenes with zombies and pumpkin eaters. On Saturday, the trails will transform with fairy-themed decorations and magical displays for Enchanted Trails. Nicolette Chimato with Anchorage Parks...