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‘Responding to a symptom, not the root cause’: Mat-Su schools approve program allowing select staff to carry handguns on campus
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - A new policy in the Mat-Su Borough School District would allow select staff the option to carry concealed handguns on campus. On June 3, the district’s school board voted 5-2 to make changes to its board policy 3515. The changes would allow qualified staff members to carry a concealed handgun or a non-lethal security device on school grounds.
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Mat-Su School Board Endorses Concealed Handguns in Schools
The Mat-Su School Board approved a policy change last week. The new policy will guide School Superintendent, Dr. Rani Trani, as he crafts a program that will allow certain school personnel to carry handguns in schools. KTNA’s Colleen Love has more. The Mat-Su School Board passed an amendment, last...
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Eagle River student earns prestigious Congressional Gold Medal award
A young woman from Eagle River is being recognized nationally after earning one of the highest youth honors in the country. Rachel Anderson recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where she received the Congressional Award Gold Medal—the highest honor presented by the United States Congress for youth achievement. The Congressional...
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The Rewind: High school baseball and softball end with thrillers at state, UAA women's basketball adds local players
Jun. 8—Welcome back to The Rewind, a weekly digest that puts a spotlight on the biggest stories and best performances from Alaska's world of sports. Last week featured notable individual and team performances across the Alaska sports landscape at the high school and professional levels, as well as new developments on the college front. The last bit of action for the high school baseball and softball seasons produced exciting finishes. On the college scene, the University of Alaska Anchorage women's basketball team put the finishing touches on its recruiting class with familiar faces. Outside the state, several Alaskans had outstanding efforts and career achievements worth noting in their respective arenas.
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Mat-Su Borough School Board approves on-campus concealed carry program
PALMER, Alaska (KTUU) - Select Mat-Su Borough School District staff members could soon have the option to carry concealed handguns on campus. On June 3, the district’s school board approved changes to its board policy 3515, allowing qualified staff members to carry a concealed handgun or a non-lethal security device on school grounds.
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A-grade game and GPA get Gaines attention of Harvard and others
Kennedi Gaines is a blur on the basketball court. Quicker than quick, she blows by defenders like they were standing still or zigzags around them like a slalom skier. The Bartlett scoring machine has piled up as many as 52 points in a game and totaled 1,409 in her first two seasons of high school, putting her on pace to break the state’s all-time girls record.
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Dimond boys win 7th state title, first since 2018
Junior Nasir Poshka fell to his knees. Senior Tai-Tai Mateaki sprinted into the arms of Dereck Ortega Mora. More than one Lynx yanked off their jersey. After eight long years, the Dimond Lynx were state soccer champions again, and were ready to celebrate immediately after Saturday’s state final ended.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brianna Bailey, South High School
This week’s Crowson Law Group Athlete of the Week is being recognized for her success both on the field and in the classroom. Brianna Bailey is a senior at South High School and a standout athlete in both varsity soccer and flag football. During her four-year soccer career, Bailey...
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Anchorage fundraiser supports students through Clothesline Project
Community members in Anchorage helped support local students one meal at a time during a fundraiser on Thursday, benefiting the Clothesline Project. The Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers locations at Tikahtnu Commons and Dimond Boulevard donated 15 percent of sales to the annual effort organized by Anchorage Cops for Community. The...
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Reigning champions, top contenders convey confidence ahead of Alaska state track and field meet
May 27—The 2026 high school track and field season will come to a close this weekend with the annual ASAA state championship meet at Dimond High School in Anchorage. Several of the top athletes from around Anchorage are heading into the two-day meet with confidence soaring after recent strong performances at the Region IV championship meet.
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From flood to graduation: Seven Southwest Alaskans celebrate hard-won milestone
There probably hasn't ever been a high school graduation ceremony in Anchorage like this one. Yes, there was pomp and circumstance at the Alaska Native Heritage Center on May 18. But it was a marriage of village and city life that came about — not by choice — but because of a 2025 storm that ravaged coastal communities in Southwest Alaska.
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From flood to graduation: Seven Southwest Alaskans celebrate hard-won milestone
There probably hasn’t ever been a high school graduation ceremony in Anchorage like this one. Yes, there was pomp and circumstance at the Alaska Native Heritage Center on May 18. But it was a marriage of village and city life, that came about — not by choice — but because of a storm last year that ravaged coastal communities in Southwest Alaska.
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Three Anchorage elementary schools face final day due to budget cuts
The final school day brought an emotional moment for families at three Anchorage elementary schools that are now closing as part of a district budget response. Three schools will not reopen in the fall: Lake Otis Elementary, Campbell STEM Elementary, and Fire Lake Elementary. Lake Otis Elementary will not welcome...
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Service High's Amar Shabani chases greatness at Golden Gloves national championship
May 21—While fellow members of Service High School's Class of 2026 were walking the stage at the Alaska Airlines Center last Monday, being celebrated for what they've accomplished over the past four years, Amar Shabani was stepping into the boxing ring locked in on his future. The recent graduate...
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Halong evacuees displaced to Anchorage graduate high school
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Seven students from three different communities in the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) that had been evacuated to Anchorage after former Typhoon Halong celebrated their high school graduation Monday. Six students — Patty Fox, Cadence Mesak, Charlie Paul and Miisaq Paul of Kipnuk, and Jason Lewis...
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‘It’s just a huge recess’: Aquarian Charter School field day brings community together
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Aquarian Charter School traded the classroom for something a little more colorful as students participated in a field day celebration on Tuesday. Nearly 400 students and 150 parent volunteers came together at Arctic Rec Center for the event, according to event organizers. This year featured about 40 stations including a petting zoo, obstacle courses, bouncy houses and a hair station.
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Halong evacuees displaced to Anchorage graduate high school
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Seven students from three different communities in the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) that had been evacuated to Anchorage after former Typhoon Halong celebrated their high school graduation Monday. Six students — Patty Fox, Cadence Mesak, Charlie Paul and Miisaq Paul of Kipnuk, and Jason Lewis...