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Anchorage Man Wins Homer Chamber’s 2026 Bay Weld Boat Raffle
Robert Kusmider of Anchorage is the winner of the Homer Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Boat Raffle and the new owner of a fully outfitted 26-foot Bay Weld Cuddy Cabin valued at more than $250,000. Kusmider’s winning ticket was drawn Friday, Aug. 21, at Grace Ridge Brewing in Homer. He...
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New documentary draws back curtain on life as an Alaska National Guard member
The film will premiere with two showings in Anchorage on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. and noon at the Regal Tikahtnu. The movie will also have a showing on Sunday, Aug. 30,
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A new mural in Anchorage is brightening up downtown
Alaskan Artist Dawn Gerety was selected as the artist to represent Alaska. She calls her piece “Under the Midnight Sun”.
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New documentary draws back curtain on life as an Alaska National Guard member
The film’s premiere will include two showings in Anchorage on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. and noon at the Regal Tikahtnu. The movie will also have a showing on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m. at Regal Goldstream in Fairbanks.
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AROUND ALASKA: Bike Park, Playground Project, and Inclusive Play!
These are good days to be a kid in Alaska, with lots of park projects happening all over the Last Frontier. Juneau is getting ready to open the brand new Thunder Mountain Bike Park. A ribbon-cutting and community barbecue is planned for Sunday, August 30. You can park at Miller Fields near Glacier Valley School, then follow the signs to get to the event. It's happening near the water reservoir.
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Spot Belugas And Ghost Forests On This 13-Mile Paved Alaska Trail
There’s a stretch of Alaska where you can pedal a flat, paved path with mountains on one side, a tidal fjord on the other, and beluga whales occasionally surfacing in between. It’s called Bird to Gird, and it doesn’t ask much of you. Officially, it’s the Indian to Girdwood Bike Path. It runs 13.3 miles […]
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‘The salt does the magic’: Alaska couple teaches art of silk scarf painting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An Alaska couple spreads joy and community through classes that teach participants how to hand-paint silk scarves. The couple behind the creativity says you don’t need to be an artist to paint a scarf. Gina Murrow has been teaching the classes since 2014. “I love...
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New mural brings Alaska-inspired color to downtown Anchorage
A new mural is adding a splash of color to downtown Anchorage. The mural, titled “Under the Midnight Sun,” is painted on the side of the building that houses the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce along Sixth Avenue. Your Alaska Link attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning and spoke...
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New documentary draws back curtain on life as an Alaska National Guard member
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A United States Air Force veteran is pulling back the curtain this week, showcasing what life is like as an Alaska National Guard member. On Saturday, U.S. Air Force veteran and filmmaker Christopher Vasquez will premiere his newest film, “Arctic Extreme: Aviation on the Edge,” in Anchorage. He said the film showcases the work guard members do in the state.
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Page 2 Wed. Aug. 26: Create Emoji Characters with the Chickaloonies
The Chickaloonies are trying something new at the State Fair this year. The audience runs the show instead of watching a scripted reading. They build brand-new characters. Artists Dimi Macheras and Casey Silver are the Chickaloonies. The duo stopped by the Big Cabbage Radio studio in downtown Palmer for an interview with reporter Emily Forstner. She ended up part of the story.
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Temporary Closure of Trails Due to Increased Bear Activity
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – In coordination with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Parks and Recreation and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are temporarily closing several trails in Far North Bicentennial Park and the BLM Campbell Tract as a precautionary measure due to heightened bear activity. Trail closures include the Rover’s Run Trail and Salmon Run Trail. The closure is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.
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Why Anchorage, AK Diners Swarm This Spenard Corridor SECRET For Scratch Pizzeria Comfort
Mon-Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sun: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The founding Greek-American family opened the dining room at 543 West Disstler Avenue in 1984, establishing a dual Greek and Italian kitchen in Midtown Anchorage. The prep line balances standard red-sauce Italian pasta bakes with authentic...
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Attack from aggressive river otters in Anchorage leads to warnings
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - State authorities are warning Anchorage residents to be alert around lakes and streams after several recent reports of river otters attacking people and their pets. The most recent encounter happened on Campbell Creek not far from Taku Lake early Tuesday evening. Jenny Jacoby said she was...
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One Of Alaska's Best Glistening Glacier Lakes Is An Easily Accessible Mountain Gem To Kayak And Camp
Whether you're traveling out to the far flung, black sand beaches of the Aleutian Islands or deep in the woods of Tongass National Forest, where hikers can safely watch bears in their own habitat, Alaska is not immediately thought of as "accessible." Usually you have to do a fair bit of trekking to get anywhere in the state. Yet, just outside of Anchorage is a highly accessible state park that is home to one of Alaska's best glistening glacial lakes that is an amazing place to kayak and camp.
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New mural brings Alaska-inspired color to downtown Anchorage
A new splash of color is coming to downtown Anchorage. Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska commissioned a giant mural along Sixth Avenue as part of its nationwide “Paint the Nation” initiative, which features local artists around the country. The mural, titled “Under the Midnight Sun,” was designed by Girdwood-raised...
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Visit Anchorage: Akutaq at Blackbull Native Store
I saw a thread on Reddit that you can find akutaq, a type of Native Yup'ik "ice cream," at Blackbull Native Store. Traditionally made with animal fat (from caribou, reindeer, etc.), fish, and berries, modern versions are made with Crisco, sugar, and berries. At Blackbull Native Store they offered a...
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The Anchorage Weekender: Alaska State Fair, U-pick veggies and 7 more local events
Students are heading back to school, but summer vibes are staying strong. The Anchorage Weekender rounded up nine things to do in (or near) the city, from hikes and bikes to the Alaska State Fair. 1. Activities and Ales. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Girdwood Brewing Company (2700 Alyeska Hwy.) Meet with...
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New Anchorage play center brings children of all abilities together
New Anchorage playground creates inclusive space for children of all abilities. A first-of-its-kind play center in Alaska is now open in Anchorage, designed so children of all abilities can play side by side. The Friendship Circle Play Center is located at the Alaska Jewish Campus and features outdoor equipment designed...