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Window strikes kill more than a billion birds a year
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A recent study says over a billion birds are killed every year in the in the U.S. from striking windows, and the numbers may be even higher since the figures only include birds that were taken to rehab clinics for treatment. “So, you extrapolate that to...
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'It heals my heart': Dance groups gather in Wales to keep traditions alive
Dance groups from across the Bering Strait region gathered in Wales last weekend for the Kingikmiut Dance Festival, a three-day event centered on sharing songs and dances that leaders say were absent from some communities for decades. This year marked the event's 25th anniversary. Fog limited the festival's opening night....
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‘It’s all electronic’: Eagle River Bowl plans renovations for October
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Eagle River Bowl is undergoing a total remodel this fall, with new machines, string pins and a new scoring system, owner Dan Graeber said. Graeber said the bowling alley has experienced mechanical problems for about 10 years, and the renovation is overdue. Aging equipment prompts changes.
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Page 2 Tue. Sept. 15: Palmer’s Keeper of Stories
The museum in Wasilla quietly dropped the name Dorothy Page from its sign in 2016. Page is known as the Mother of the Iditarod. To Bridgette Preston, it was watching someone get erased. Preston came to Alaska in 1977 as a journalism student. She worked a summer at the Kenai...
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‘It’s just really cool to be around’: Alaskan pottery enthusiasts come together for Anchorage Clay Fest
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The streets surrounding Turnagain Ceramics shut down Saturday to make room for artists, vendors, and fairgoers alike as the pottery studio’s flagship event marked its fourth year. “We’ve got vendors who are selling pottery from all over Alaska,” Turnagain Ceramics studio manager Brian Adams said....
Outdoors
Funny Video: Alaska State Fair Featured a Waterskiing Squirrel
Stock image by davemantel/Getty Images The Alaska State Fair recently wrapped up in Palmer, Alaska, and one of the highlights for many guests was Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel. The post Funny Video: Alaska State Fair Featured a Waterskiing Squirrel appeared first on Outdoors with Bear Grylls .
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The ‘Absolutely Delicious’ Cookies a Beloved Alaska Inn Has Served for Decades
Now and then, a recipe comes across our desk that may seem impossibly simple at first. But when we put it to the test in the kitchen, we are immediately reminded that some of the best dishes are also the simplest. From chicken cordon bleu to cacio e pepe, many of our favorite recipes insist on a brief ingredient list. This chocolate chip cookie recipe, submitted by Allrecipes member Kim Brittain, is no different.
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Brown Bears To Feast On Giant Harvest At Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is getting ready to serve up a giant harvest feast for its resident brown bears. The annual fall event, Big Bears Big Veggies, returns Saturday, September 12, at noon, giving visitors an opportunity to watch the conservation center’s resident brown bears dig into a large spread of pumpkins, produce, and other treats.
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Anchorage Daily News Readers Spoke Up, Declaring This Anchorage, AK Hideaway A TRUE Culinary Gem
Local restaurateurs opened the doors at 2101 East 5th Avenue in 2017, naming the establishment after the Greek ideal of pouring heart, creativity, and soul into everyday cooking. A dedicated culinary team starts by spinning seasoned beef and lamb cones on high-heat vertical broilers, grating fresh English cucumbers into thick...
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Sebastian Bach Rocks Alaska with Twisted Sister: A Heavy Metal Revival
The iconic frontman joins forces with metal legends for a thunderous new chapter. In a monumental fusion of heavy metal titans, TWISTED SISTER graced the stage with the legendary Sebastian Bach on September 4, 2023, at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska. This performance marked the second show of their electrifying new lineup, with Bach taking the helm as lead vocalist, flanked by the formidable guitar duo of Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, the thunderous bass of Russell Pzütto, and the hard-hitting drums of Joey Cassata.
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Alaska Veterans Museum offers free admission on 9/11
The Alaska Veterans Museum opened its doors for free Thursday as people across the country remembered the September 11 attacks. The downtown Anchorage museum tells the story of Alaska’s military history and the people who have served over the years. Executive Director Robert Sherrill, a veteran himself, said offering...
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AROUND ALASKA: Water Alert, Cat Rescue, and Photo Contest
Nearly 500 tons of ore-sorting, milling, and other equipment have arrived at Port MacKenzie. It was all taken about a mile up the road to the future site of Nova Minerals' processing facility. Mat-Su Borough officials say the plant will be Alaska's first fully-integrated antimony mining, processing, and refining operation.
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2026 Valdez Fish Derbies crown winners with thousands in prizes awarded
The winners of the 2026 Valdez Fish Derbies have been crowned, with anglers taking home thousands of dollars in prizes. Chase Edstrom of North Pole held onto the top spot in the Valdez Silver Salmon Derby with an 18.8-pound fish caught August 12. Edstrom won $10,000 and says he plans to donate the prize to The Door, a youth shelter in Fairbanks.