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Top 10 Famous People Born in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city, but its influence stretches far beyond the state. Over the years, it has produced athletes, actors, political figures, and entertainers who reached national and even international audiences. Some became champions. Others became historic firsts. Together, they show that Anchorage has sent a surprising amount of talent into the wider world.

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Opinion: Alaskans to peacefully assembly December 11 to demand judicial accountability right after new Governor is sworn in

On Friday, December 11, 2026, Alaskans from every corner of the state are invited to stand together in downtown Anchorage. From noon to 6 p.m., the Alaska Grand Jurors Association will hold a peaceful citizen assembly at the Atwood Building, 550 West 7th Avenue, home of the Governor’s Anchorage office.

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Alaska Beacon

Early ranked choice results indicate Republicans Tilton, McCabe trail in Alaska legislature races

Incumbents Sen. Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla, and Rep. Kevin McCabe, R-Big Lake, led in first-choice election results Tuesday night, but preliminary results from ranked choice runoffs show them trailing challengers in their hotly contested Matanuska-Susitna Borough legislative races. Rep. Elexie Moore, R-Wasilla, trailed in first-choice election results but a Wednesday morning ranked choice tabulation performed by […]

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Matanuska-Susitna, AK · 2d

Local district, statewide, and Matanuska-Susitna Borough election results are in

Unofficial election results are in for the local district, statewide, and Matanuska-Susitna Borough races. These are the reported results as of 11 am this morning. All 12 precincts were reported for the House District 30 race. Republican Kevin McCabe leads with 38.5% of the vote. Republican Doug Massie has 36% of the vote. And Democrat Sandra Loomis follows with 25.5% of the vote.

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Veteran’s Day Appreciation Luncheon by Nuvision will honor veterans with 300 complimentary meals and $2,500 donation

As part of its long-standing commitment to honoring and supporting our veterans and military community in Alaska, Nuvision Credit Union is partnering with American Legion Jack Henry Post 1 to host the credit union’s 8th annual Veteran’s Day Appreciation Luncheon. The event takes place Wednesday, November 11th, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm at American Legion Jack Henry Post 1 (840 W Fireweed Ln, in Anchorage).

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Three Alaska students named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Three Alaska high school seniors have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for graduating students. The Alaska recipients are Sara Elizabeth DeVolld of Soldotna, Liam B. Wade of North Pole, and Michelle E. Xu of Anchorage. The students were selected by the White...

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Turnagain Arm Voters Ride Blue Wave

If Girdwood voters had their preference for a key U.S. Senate race, Mary Peltola would be on her way to Washington. Though Peltola and incumbent Dan Sullivan are locked in a tight race that could take days or weeks to resolve, Turnagain Arm voters made clear Tuesday they are comfortably surfing a blue wave that swept the state and nation.

Anchorage, AK · 2d

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Analysis: Dunleavy Administration moves to make Alaska LNG leases permanent before key conditions are executed

First published in the author’s personal Substack, November 6, 2026. On October 23, Department of Natural Resources Commissioner John Crowther signed a proposed decision to convert the two conditional right-of-way leases for the Alaska LNG project into full leases under AS 38.35.100(a). The leases are ADL 421296 for the Point Thomson Transmission Line and ADL 421297 for the 807-mile mainline running from the North Slope to Nikiski. The request came on October 2 from 8 Star Alaska LLC, acting on behalf of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation. DNR posted notice of the request on October 5, and written comment on the proposed decision closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, the day before Thanksgiving. Public hearings are set for November 23 online and November 24 in Anchorage.

Alaska · 22h

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Soldotna man reunited with long lost dog

The condition of the lights at South Anchorage High School on Nov. 3. Photos of Atka the moose, the Alaskan moose who made a home in Colorado for six years. ‘They made friends wherever they went’: Family remembers Bethel brothers who died after boat capsized. Updated: Sep. 23, 2026...

Anchorage, AK · 1d

Animal of Things

Aggressive Dog Laws in Alaska: What Owners and Bite Victims Should Know

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Aggressive dog laws in Alaska work differently than most people expect. The state has no dog bite statute, yet one unprovoked bite is enough to make a dog “vicious” under state law. Most of the detailed rules, from classification levels to leash requirements, live at the city and borough level. That split creates confusion for … This article, Aggressive Dog Laws in Alaska: What Owners and Bite Victims Should Know , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in South Dakota: What the Law Says • Aggressive Dog Laws in Colorado: What Owners and Victims Should Know • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Washington: Charges, Evidence, and Your Right to Sue

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Anchorage Assembly establishes one-year ad hoc committee to review APD policies

The Anchorage Assembly approved (10-1) AR 2026-328, as amended, during its November 4, 2026 Regular Meeting, establishing an Ad Hoc Assembly Committee on Anchorage Police Department (APD) Policy Review and Implementation. The resolution, sponsored by Assembly Member Kameron Perez-Verdia (District 3, West Anchorage), who will chair the committee, creates a...

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Wrapping up Election Night with a look at preliminary results

Political Reporter Wil Courtney wraps up election night with a final look at preliminary results.

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Alaska voters shrug off accusations of Democratic manipulation in Senate race: "Who cares?"

Anchorage, Alaska - In the long line of midterm voters casting ballots early Monday in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, everyone was aware of the whiff of scandal surrounding the election. Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola, in a tight race against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan that could determine who controls Congress in Washington, stands accused of recruiting another Dan Sullivan to run in order to create ballot confusion and siphon off votes from the senator. Very few people braving near-freezing conditions in Anchorage appeared concerned about the revelations first reported by...

Anchorage, AK · 4d

Alaska Beacon

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Alaska Democrats flip at least two Republican state House seats and grow coalition control

The “blue wave” that marked national results during Election Day appears to have washed into the Alaska House of Representatives as well. According to preliminary election results updated early Wednesday morning, independent and Democratic lawmakers are leading in 23 of the House’s 40 seats. Independents and Democrats won 19 seats in the 2024 elections. Many […]

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Traveling by boat and snowmachine, this Yup'ik grandmother promotes voting in remote Alaska villages

Aucha Kameroff is on a mission. This year, the 65-year-old Yup'ik grandmother traveled hundreds of miles by snowmachine and boat, all to remind people in some of Alaska's most remote communities that their votes matter. In early February, the Mobilization Center, an Anchorage political consulting firm, asked Kameroff to take...

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907 Initiative, Alaska AFL-CIO say government is intimidating voters, ignoring election integrity for rural Alaskans

On November 2, 2026, the 907 Initiative and the Alaska AFL-CIO held a press conference in front of the FBI’s Anchorage headquarters to ask, “the US Attorney for Alaska and the US Department of Justice to stop intimidating voters and political donors and to instead protect fair access to the ballot for all Alaskans.” The left-wing groups view the DOJ’s recent actions regarding the Peltola campaign’s scheme to intentionally recruit Daniel J. Sullivan of Petersburg as federal overreach and “a distraction from the real issue.”

Alaska · 4d

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Kincaid Park has Alaska’s first ‘SaveStation’ designed to reverse cardiac arrest

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s a tool that can help save lives when someone is experiencing a heart attack, and for the first time in Alaska, it’s installed in a popular park. The SaveStation contains an automatic external defibrillator — or AED — which can shock the heart...

Anchorage, AK · 2d

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Page 2 Tue. Nov. 3: Vote!

Election Day is today! Finally, the phone calls, the text messages, the emails, the ads, and the mailers will end. Voters will decide races in the Alaska General Election and the Mat-Su Borough Regular Election. If you haven’t voted early or absentee, today is the day to get out to...

Wasilla, AK · 4d

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Alaska voters turnout at the Loussac library

Alaska voters turnout at Anchorage's Loussac library.