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Wainwright, AK · Lifestyle
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Documentary puts Anchorage homelessness stories in the spotlight
A new documentary is giving Anchorage’s homelessness crisis a more personal look. Anchorage Welcomes You shares the stories of people who have experienced homelessness and addiction, including one woman who is now helping others in recovery. The film is sparking conversations about compassion, recovery and how people living on the streets are seen by the community.
Only In Your State
Alaska's Best Fall Hike Overlooks a Valley of Record-Setting Cabbages
In 2012, a farmer in this valley grew a cabbage that weighed 138.25 pounds. Not a pumpkin, a cabbage, heavier than most of the people who lined up to photograph it, and it set a world record. That is not a county-fair tall tale, either: the Matanuska Valley grows produce on a scale that makes […]
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2027 Trail Mail Design Contest
To honor the Historic Iditarod Trail’s use as a mail trail, the Educational Trail Mail project will give classrooms the chance to send a piece of mail in a musher’s sled along the Southern Route in the 2027 Iditarod. Details on how to get your class involved in sending mail on a sled will be announced in early December…. stay tuned!
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Fish and Game kills 3 brown bears in South Anchorage after reports of property damage, trash can feedings
In the past week, Alaska Department of Fish and Game staff have killed three bears in South Anchorage that officials say were damaging property and getting into unsecured trash cans. The most recent incident happened Tuesday morning. Fish and Game officials killed a male brown bear in the Rabbit Creek...
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Alaskan ‘magical moose’ living in Colorado zoo dies
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Atka, a moose from Anchorage who spent his life at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado, died Tuesday at the age of six, according to the zoo. Atka died Tuesday morning after months of medical treatment for complications from having only seven toes, instead of the usual eight for a moose. The 1,300-pound moose had a toe amputated in 2023 to stop progressive bone degradation in his hoof.
travelmag.com
8 Alaska Fish Markets Where The Halibut Comes In Straight From The Boats And Stays Seriously Fresh
Your suitcase is about to become a seafood transport system. Buying halibut in Alaska comes with its own little logistics department. The fish may have come off a local boat, passed through a processing room, and been vacuum-sealed before you even start wondering how it is getting home. That is...
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Alaskan ‘magical moose’ living in Colorado zoo dies
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Inside Sacred Acre 2026: Dancing Under The Stars Of The Alaskan Frontier
Upon hearing about Sacred Acre, the first thought that materialized was, “An electronic festival in Alaska? For real?” After attending this amazing gathering of music, humanity, and spirtuality, it is evident that Sacred Acre is more than just “for real,” it’s a must attend event for the rogue basshead travelers amongst us. The sets, the production, the people, and the backdrop of nature were enthralling to be a part of. For this HIHFer, Sacred Acre reignited my childish glee in a way that I hadn’t experienced in a while. It felt as though I was participating in a coordinated dance routine that I’d never heard of but somehow already knew. The Alaska based festival is an encapsulation of the term ‘destination festival’, and its momentum will only continue to grow in the future year after year.
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Bear Valley Elementary celebrates Dolly Parton and reading
Bear Valley Elementary celebrated 9 to 5 Day with volunteers dressed as Dolly Parton, handing out coffee to parents and encouraging students to keep reading. The school says reading is already a major part of students’ homework, while students shared how books can help them learn and connect with stories.
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Fish and Game kills 3 brown bears in South Anchorage after reports of property damage, trash can feedings
In the past week, Alaska Department of Fish and Game staff have killed three bears in South Anchorage that officials say were damaging property and getting into unsecured trash cans. The most recent incident happened Tuesday morning. Fish and Game officials killed a male brown bear in the Rabbit Creek...
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Alaska Zoo caring for five orphaned bear cubs
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - At the Alaska Zoo, three young brown bear cubs wrestle and play in an enclosure. Curator Sam Lavin explains that orphaned animals this year have been given food names, hence — Hashbrown, Tater tot and French-fry who are siblings. Chocolate Pop-Tart, a black bear cub,...
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Talkeetna Roadhouse Is Changing Hands After 30 Years
The Talkeetna Roadhouse is changing hands at the end of the month. To celebrate 30 years of donning an apron, owner Trisha Costello hosted a potluck to introduce the new owner, Bee McLaughlin. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this story. The scene was crowded at the Talkeetna Roadhouse, as people...
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‘There’s nothing life or death about a donut’: Inside the early mornings at an Anchorage donut shop
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Before most of Anchorage wakes up, the crew at Dino’s Donuts is already filling pastries and prepping display cases for a 5 a.m. opening. Dino’s has been locally owned in Anchorage since 1985. The current owner, Dave Johnston, bought the shop from the previous owner in June 2025.
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Three Anchorage bears euthanized in less than a week
A bear was euthanized Monday after getting into garages and vehicles in Anchorage’s Rabbit Creek area. Alaska Fish and Game believes the bear was responsible for at least some of the reported damage. It is the third bear to be euthanized in Anchorage in less than a week. Biologists...
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Page 2 Sept. 25 Full Circle: Students from Saroma, Japan Visit Palmer
Each summer a group of Palmer middle school and high school students travel to Saroma, Japan. Each student stays with the family of a Saroma student. The paired students are about the same age. Then, in the fall, the Saroma students come here. Usually, each stays with the family of...
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Colorful crosswalk brings art, safety upgrade to Fairview
A colorful new crosswalk is bringing art and a safety upgrade to Anchorage’s Fairview neighborhood. The Fairview Community Council and NeighborWorks Alaska teamed up on the project near 12th Avenue and Hyder Street. The new asphalt artwork is paired with flexible traffic posts, to slow traffic and make the...
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People Mover rolling out new artwork, amenities at Anchorage bus stops
Anchorage’s public bus system is rolling out new artwork, signs and other amenities for riders. People Mover recently unveiled a colorful new bus stop sign designed by local artist Julia Ditto. The design features Alaska scenery and wildlife, including mountains, moose and salmon. Mayor Suzanne LaFrance said the improvements...
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Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska’s heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.