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These are the 22 Best Towns to Retire to in Alaska

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Alaska · 2025-03-10

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Juneau turns out to support queer and trans people in the wake of Trump policies

Members of Juneau’s LGBTQ+ community and the people who support them gathered in droves over the weekend to protest the Trump administration’s policies and language surrounding queer and trans people. Over 200 people gathered at the Alaska State Capitol steps on Sunday to show their support for Juneau’s...

Juneau, AK · 2025-03-10
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Kevin McCabe: Beware of the red flag law that Democrats would use to erode your rights

House Bill 89 (HB 89), introduced in the 34th Alaska Legislature by Representatives Andy Josephson and Sara Hannan, is scheduled for review by the House State Affairs Committee on March 13. This legislation proposes the establishment of Gun Violence Protective Orders (GVPOs)—commonly known as “red flag” laws—representing a significant overreach by the state into the constitutional rights of Alaskans, particularly those protected under the Second Amendment.

Alaska · 2025-03-10

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Firings prompt concerns that science supporting Alaska seafood industry could be undermined

Rebecca Howard is a marine biologist who spent six years in graduate school — largely funded by federal scholarship dollars — to earn a doctorate at Oregon State University. Last April, she was hired by the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration’s fisheries branch to join in annual surveys off Alaska that gather data vital to […]

Alaska · 2025-03-10

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Anchorage faces housing emergency with rental assistance requests surging

The Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness is sounding the alarm, saying the city is in the middle of a housing emergency as rental assistance requests surge. In just three days, the coalition received 1,300 applications for rental assistance. Many of those seeking help are families with children or elderly individuals.

Anchorage, AK · 2025-03-10

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3 fathers killed in Alaska avalanche remembered

Close friends are opening up about the impact and legacy of three fathers who died in an avalanche while skiing in Alaska last week . State troopers say they haven't been able to reach the men, who were buried under at least 40 feet of snow. The victims were Charlie Eppard, Dave Linder and Jeremy Leif. They were friends from growing up in the Mankato area. Leif's close friends say he loved being a dad. "He was a little kid at heart himself, so he loved kids," said John Fritz. "It wasn't just his kids. All kids loved Jeremy."...

Alaska · 2025-03-11

Alaska Beacon

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Road-repair bill reveals friction between Republican leaders of different groups in Alaska Senate

A bill intended to fix potholes in a popular road within Chugach State Park has also exposed rocky relationships between two leaders of the Alaska State Senate. The Senate voted 18-1 on Monday to pass Senate Bill 47, which would allow the municipality of Anchorage to repair Canyon Road, within the park. Normally, the Alaska […]

Alaska · 2025-03-11

Alaska Beacon

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Family, ACLU sue Alaska Department of Corrections for man’s death due to untreated ear infection

The family of Lewis Jordan Jr. and the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska filed a wrongful death lawsuit this week against the Alaska Department of Corrections and several staff. The lawsuit filed on Tuesday charges that antibiotics and medical care for an acute ear infection would have saved the life of the 53-year-old Jordan, […]

Alaska · 2025-03-10

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Anchorage senator proposes ‘homeless bill of rights’ for Alaskans

Over the past two years, nearly 100 homeless Alaskans died on the streets of Anchorage. Last week, Anchorage Democratic Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson introduced legislation that seeks to codify the rights of homeless Alaskans, including the right to take shelter in a public place as long as doing so doesn’t obstruct traffic.

Anchorage, AK · 2025-03-10

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Understanding the Legal Landscape of Pocket Knives in Alaska

Understanding the legal landscape of pocket knives in Alaska involves recognizing the state’s relatively permissive laws regarding knife possession and carry. Here’s a breakdown of key points:. Overview of Alaska Knife Laws. Open Carry: Any type of knife can be openly carried in Alaska without specific blade length...

Alaska · 2025-03-11

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Alaska Native Tribe Defends Against Claims Its Food Assistance Program is Wasteful Government Spending

As Indian Country contends with slashed funding from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an Alaska Native tribe is defending claims that its food assistance program is wasteful spending. The Sitka Tribe of Alaska (STA) was awarded $2.4 million from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Local Food Purchase Assistance Program...

Alaska · 2025-03-10

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AAV prevalence high among Indigenous peoples of Alaska: Study

The frequency of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) among the Indigenous peoples of Alaska is high compared with other populations worldwide, especially the granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) form of the disease, a study reports. Native Alaskans and American Indians in Alaska with AAV also may have more severe clinical features at younger...

Alaska · 2025-03-10

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Alaska’s ‘Grandmother of the Conservation Movement’

Margaret Murie was the first woman to graduate from the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines. Her adventures began with her biologist husband on their honeymoon, which they spent studying birds and traveling over 500 miles by dogsled to research the caribou. Her experiences led her advocate for the...

Alaska · 2025-03-11

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Alaska (ASAA) high school boys basketball playoff brackets, pairings, scores

With the 2024-25 basketball season winding down, it's time for Alaska's state high school basketball championships at Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage. The ASAA state basketball championships are a grueling a four-day grind, taking place from Mar. 12-15 for Divisions 1A and 2A and from Mar. 19-22 for Divisions 4A and 3A.

Alaska · 2025-03-10

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'This year? Don't do it.' Dry conditions spark early fire warnings, permit rules

Mat-Su residents should consider skipping their seasonal brush burns, local officials said.

Palmer, AK · 2025-03-10

Alaska Beacon

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As Alaska Legislature tackles education funding, a bigger budget debate looms

On Monday, the Alaska House of Representatives is scheduled to begin debating a bill that would provide a big boost to K-12 public school funding. When legislators begin talking, they’ll likely devote much of their attention to the cost of that bill: almost $275 million per year. That’s a big price tag, especially since the […]

Alaska · 2025-03-10

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Marcy Sowers: Sen. Yundt talks like a tax-loving social justice warrior, not a conservative

We often seen people change their tune the minute they step through those capitol pillars in Juneau. They campaign on principles and leave those shattered upon the Capital steps only to subvert the will of their constituents over and over. I do not look forward to the rest of Sen....

Alaska · 2025-03-10

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Tylan Lee-Kaulana Fely Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison

An Anchorage man sentenced Tylan Lee-Kaulana Fely to 100 years in prison for the 2019 murder of his wife and 13-year-old daughter. This heinous crime shocked the community. On November 30, 2019, Fely shot and killed his wife, Cecilia Tuuaga, 30, at their home. Their 13-year-old daughter, Nevaeh Tuuaga, witnessed the murder. Fely then drove Nevaeh around with her mother’s body in the car.

Anchorage, AK · 2025-03-08

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10 of the Most Secluded Towns that Make their Home in Alaska's Majestic Prince William Sound

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Alaska · 2025-03-09

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Drag loteria brings in funding for transitional housing program

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A cultural game and fundraiser at Williwaw Social brought in drag-loving audiences and cash for a local nonprofit. Loteria, which is a form of traditional Mexican bingo using cards instead of bingo balls, and beans instead of blotters, is a relatively regular occurrence in the Anchorage drag scene.

Anchorage, AK · 2025-03-10