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David Boyle: When it comes to education, Margo Bellamy’s actions speak louder than words
Margo Bellamy is once again running for the Anchorage School Board. She has served on the school board since 2019, some years as president. And she was employed by the district for 43 years. So, what does Bellamy stand for? Let’s first look at the words she puts on her...
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Federal judge denies tribal claims in suit against federal fisheries managers
A federal district court judge has denied a claim made by two regional tribal consortiums in Western Alaska that fisheries management in the Bering Sea violated environmental law. United States District Court Judge Sharon Gleason denied the claims made by the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) and Tanana Chiefs...
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Anchorage pedestrian seriously injured after struck in crosswalk
Anchorage police arrested a driver who they say struck a pedestrian Friday afternoon in a hit-and-run collision, then tried to wash signs of the impact from his car. Court records show Anthony Roberts, 32, is charged with first-degree assault, leaving the scene and tampering with physical evidence. Police said in...
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Kolby Hickel Zerkel will be new city manager of Palmer
The Palmer City Council has hired former Anchorage deputy municipal manager Kolby Hickel Zerkel as the next city manager. Zerkel had applied for the job last year, but was passed over for Stephen Jellie, whose tenure in Palmer lasted less than two months before he and the City Council parted ways.
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Protecting Yourself From Volcanic Eruptions
MARCH 17, 2025 – Alaska is home to numerous active volcanoes, and while they do not erupt frequently, history shows that when they do, they can send volcanic ash clouds across the state. The last significant eruptions in the region occurred in 1953 and 1992, both of which produced explosive ash clouds that traveled hundreds of miles and deposited up to 1/4 inch of ash on nearby communities. These eruptions temporarily disrupted air travel, impacted visibility, and required residents to take precautions against falling ash.
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Beached fin whale in Anchorage to be displayed in Wasilla museum
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A fin whale that washed ashore near Anchorage’s Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in November will soon find its permanent home in a Wasilla museum. The nearly 50-foot-long whale — believed to be a young female — attracted thousands of onlookers last November when it was discovered beached off the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail near downtown Anchorage.
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Creative solution to cold weather driving problem, Lathrop High is state winner in STEM contest
Lathrop High School in Fairbanks has been named the state winner for Alaska in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow contest. The aim of the program is to foster the use of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to advance societal progress. To that end, Solve for Tomorrow, now in its 15th year, challenges public middle and high school students to leverage STEM as a means of devising innovative solutions to everyday issues.