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New law forces shoppers to comply with extra check when buying drinks – color of your hair won’t help anymore
ALCOHOL enthusiasts are being warned about a new rule that could see them turned away from buying their next drink. The new law requires all bars, restaurants, and breweries to check identification for every alcohol purchase with no exceptions. Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, passed the ordinance in December expanding mandatory...
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Alaska State Troopers respond to emergency plane landing near Fairbanks Airport
On Sunday at around 2:20 p.m., the Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of an airplane crash just one mile south of the Fairbanks Airport. A member of the Fairbanks Rural Services Unit quickly responded to the scene, arriving via DPS Helo 2, and made contact with the pilot and passenger of the 172 Skyhawk. The aircraft had lost power shortly after takeoff, prompting the pilot to attempt a return to the airport. However, due to the loss of power, an emergency landing was made on the Tanana River.
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Special election to be held in Sitka over cruise ship limits
SITKA, Alaska (KTUU) - A proposed initiative to limit the number of cruise ship passengers in Sitka will go to the voters. A nonprofit, Small Town SOUL, organized an initiative application in December 2024 to limit cruise visitation in Sitka. Klaudia Leccese, the President of Small Town SOUL, said that the cruises have only gotten bigger in the past few years, and the traffic congestion has worsened for Sitkans.
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Juneau Assembly considers mandating release of body camera footage for police shootings
The Juneau Assembly may mandate a timeline for the release of body-worn camera footage when a police officer shoots someone. On Monday during a committee meeting, Assembly members discussed a proposal that would require the police department to release footage 30 days after an incident with little wiggle room for exceptions.
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Nolan Willis: A homeless bill of rights? No thanks
I recently heard and read the news concerning the proposed homeless “bill of rights” that is being proposed by Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson. That got my attention because whenever someone precedes the words “justice” or “rights” with a qualifier, it usually means that the rights are specific to a particular group of people and trump the rights of others.
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Anchorage sales tax proposal postponed indefinitely by Assembly Tuesday night
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Assembly Members voted 8-4 Tuesday to postpone a proposal that would put a 3% sales tax before voters in a special election — tentatively scheduled for Sept. 2. The proposal would have required approval by at least eight Assembly members before it could be...
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Teachable moment: Why you never leave a car running, unattended
As a reporter, I normally write about crime that happens to other people. And yes, it does feel awkward to write about a personal experience, if not embarrassing. But I hope it leaves a lasting impression that will make you and our community safer. My husband Mike was scheduled for...
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Mat-Su Forestry urges public to avoid driving on gravel roads during spring breakup
The Mat-Su Area Forestry Office is urging the public to avoid driving on gravel forest roads in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley until they dry out and solidify after spring breakup. This includes roads like Zero Lake, Willer-Kash, and Buffalo Mine. As snow melts and the ground thaws, these roads are becoming...