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Anchorage senator proposes ‘homeless bill of rights’ for Alaskans
Over the past two years, nearly 100 homeless Alaskans died on the streets of Anchorage. Last week, Anchorage Democratic Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson introduced legislation that seeks to codify the rights of homeless Alaskans, including the right to take shelter in a public place as long as doing so doesn’t obstruct traffic.
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First Fruits Farm opens in Soldotna
It’s a new day of business for Angela Henry. She points to a bottle of elderberry supplements, then directs her attention to a shelf of jams and jellies. She reaches down for a sealed glass jar of butter chicken sauce. Henry is the owner of First Fruits Farm, a...
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AROUND ALASKA: Vehicle Fires, Dock Update, Beluga Monitoring, and More!
A scary situation unfolded in Juneau when multiple vehicles were found on fire along mile 30 of Glacier Highway. Capital City Fire & Rescue responded to a call about a vehicle fire and arrived to discover several vehicles ablaze. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Fire crews worked swiftly to manage the dangerous situation, but the incident serves as a reminder of how quickly fires can spread.
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Anchorage faces housing emergency with rental assistance requests surging
The Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness is sounding the alarm, saying the city is in the middle of a housing emergency as rental assistance requests surge. In just three days, the coalition received 1,300 applications for rental assistance. Many of those seeking help are families with children or elderly individuals.
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Slated Joann closure a hit to the Kenai Peninsula's crafting community
After more than 80 years in operation, Joann fabric and crafts is closing all stores nationwide. The Ohio-based company filed for bankruptcy last year amid financial troubles, and announced last month that it would close about 500 of its more than 800 stores around the country – including those in Anchorage and Juneau. But the company was unable to sell its assets to stay open and will now close all store locations.
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Search for two missing Alaskans on Susitna River shifts to 'reactive phase'
The search for two missing Alaskans on the Susitna River is shifting to a reactive phase after two days without new updates. Authorities say the ice remains unstable, limiting search efforts to the air. Alaska Wildlife Troopers have identified the missing individuals as 42-year-old Sean Kendall of Anchorage and 32-year-old...