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The Anchorage Weekender: AFN, spooky season celebrations and 6 more local events
It’s never too early to get a head start on Halloween. Why not this weekend?. This Anchorage Weekender rounds up eight events, from spooky-season celebrations to the annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention. 1. Alaska Federation of Natives convention. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to...
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US Senate candidate Mary Peltola urges Alaskans to vote early at Anchorage campaign event
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola urged Alaskans to vote early, protect Social Security and address rising living costs during remarks at an Alaska Federation of Natives event in Anchorage on Wednesday, less than two weeks before Election Day.
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Port MacKenzie Project Re-Energized With Federal Funds
The Alaska Railroad Corporation has been awarded $249 million by The Federal Railroad Administration to complete the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension. The grant will partially fund 32 miles of new rail, connecting Port MacKenzie to the Railroad’s main line at Houston. Completing the project is estimated to cost $311...
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Food Bank of Alaska is expanding to better prepare for disasters
The Food Bank of Alaska is expanding its space in Anchorage to better prepare for statewide disasters. Food Bank officials on Tuesday gave a tour of the new 34,000-square-foot building, which is right next to their current facility near downtown. They also announced a $150,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation.
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Early voting draws long lines in Anchorage
Early voting at Midtown Mall in Anchorage has drawn long lines, with the Division of Elections reporting more than 17,000 voters by Wednesday morning. Voters shared their reactions to the turnout and discussed issues on their minds, including the cost of living.
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‘Rising in Our Voices’: Alaska Federation of Natives convention kicks off in Anchorage
The Alaska Federation of Natives kicked off its annual convention in Anchorage Thursday, marking the organization's 60th anniversary. Delegates filled the Dena'ina Convention Center as the state’s largest gathering of Alaska Native people met to celebrate the theme — Rooted in Land and Tradition: Rising in Our Voices.
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Multiple Anchorage schools evacuated following bomb threats, ASD says
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage School District evacuated multiple schools Wednesday following “several simultaneous threats,” a statement from the district’s Deputy Superintendent Madeline Aguillard reads. No students or staff were injured. Anchorage police reported that multiple phone calls were made alleging bomb threats at three schools....
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‘There’s so much work to be done’: outgoing ASD superintendent addresses school board in first meeting since announced resignation
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - At Tuesday night’s Anchorage School Board meeting, outgoing superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt addressed attendees directly for the first time since the announcement of his impending departure. “I think the toughest part is the fact that I’ve had a wonderful community here,” he said. “I’m just...
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Food Bank of Alaska is expanding to better prepare for disasters
The Food Bank of Alaska is expanding its space in Anchorage to better prepare for statewide disasters. Food Bank officials on Tuesday gave a tour of the new 34,000-square-foot building, which is right next to their current facility near downtown. They also announced a $150,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation.
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Hill campaign gains ground, but supporters worry it’s too late
More than 100 supporters of U.S. House challenger Bill Hill turned up at a strip mall in Anchorage in early October for a meet-and-greet/crafting event. The theme was make-your-own Bill Hill campaign swag. Some supporters stamped and decorated t-shirts, signs and caps. Others, like Kathryn Carovano of Anchorage, said they were just there to meet the independent candidate.
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Alaska lieutenant governor candidate Zac Johnson votes early in Anchorage
Among the Alaskans heading to the polls early this election season are candidates whose names appear on the ballot. Lieutenant governor candidate Zac Johnson stood in line Wednesday at the Midtown Mall in Anchorage to cast his vote. Johnson is running alongside Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, the only Democrat remaining in the...
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From Wasilla roots to City Hall: Alina Rubeo begins her new chapter
From growing up in Wasilla to leading it as mayor, Alina Rubeo is stepping into a new chapter rooted in community, family and a vision for the city’s future. With a focus on responsible spending, infrastructure and traffic, Rubeo says she’s ready to listen to residents and work to move Wasilla forward.
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Early voting draws long lines at Wasilla polling site ahead of Alaska election
With just two weeks until the midterm election, early voting is underway across Alaska, including in the Mat-Su Valley. Your Alaska Link visited the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla late Tuesday morning, where more than 60 people were waiting in line to cast their ballots. Wasilla voter Edward Morris said...