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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.

Anchorage, AK · 9d
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Anchorage launches housing voucher effort to address homelessness

A new effort is underway in Anchorage to help people experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing. The city is launching a housing voucher program in partnership with the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. Officials say the program addresses a need that has existed in Anchorage for years. The vouchers are designed...

Anchorage, AK · 9h
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Food Bank of Alaska plans three free Thanksgiving meal distributions

The Food Bank of Alaska is getting ready for its annual Thanksgiving Blessings meal distributions, with 3 free events planned across the state. The first distribution is Wednesday, November 18, in Cordova. Volunteers will then head to the Mat-Su Valley on Saturday, November 21, followed by a distribution in Anchorage...

Alaska · 2d
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Alaska Resources Conference brings more than 1,000 people to Anchorage

The 47th annual Alaska Resources Conference is underway at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage, bringing together more than 1,000 people from across the state to discuss the future of Alaska's economy and resource industries. Over the next two days, discussions will cover a wide range of industries, including oil...

Anchorage, AK · 1d
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Born At A Dance, Alaska’s Oldest Electric Co-Op Is Rewiring Its Fastest-Growing Region

In 1937, the farm families of the Matanuska Valley colony near Palmer, Alaska, wanted electric lights. Dr. C. Earle Albrecht, the colony doctor, wrote to the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) for help. The agency agreed to consider the request, but only if the colony could first provide “an accurate report and survey showing that adequate and constant power can be made available.” To pay for the survey, the community held the Electric Ball at the Palmer community hall under the slogan “Dance your way to electric lights.” The event raised $150, enough to fund an 18-page survey, and the REA approved a $140,000 loan.

Alaska · 1d

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Muni Clarifies Holtan Hills Remarks

The Municipality of Anchorage clarified development plans for "Holtan Hills" Friday, two weeks after a senior director indicated significant changes. The area excluded from development is not a 26-acre tract of land at the northeast end of the 60-acre project. Rather, hilly terrain too steep and rocky for subsurface work planned for a cul de sac has been moved to a later phase, according to an email from Emily Goodykoontz, a press secretary for the Mayor's office.

Anchorage, AK · 3d

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The Anchorage Weekender: A kids’ magazine launch, booze and bacon, and 7 more local events

Don’t let Friday the 13th scare you away from this weekend's festivities. The Anchorage Weekender rounded up nine things to do in and around the city – from bluegrass tunes to a massive consignment sale. 1. Seawolf Sessions: David Reamer. Thursday, 6 p.m., UAA Recital Hall (3700 Alumni...

Anchorage, AK · 13h

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JBER soldiers stay hard at work on Veterans Day

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - About 3,500 soldiers with the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division took part in a brigade field exercise on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Veterans Day. Col. Brian Weightman, commander of the brigade, also known as the “Spartans”, said the exercise is preparation for...

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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Palmer City Council approves $734,000 in library construction updates, including more meeting space

The meeting space is part of a controversial second floor expansion approved in late 2024.

Palmer, AK · 2d

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Anchorage downtown businesses add sparkle as holiday window painting begins

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - On Wednesday, artist Katie Sevigny was about halfway through painting the image of a giant snowy owl on the window of her downtown Sevigny Studio. A few doors down G Street a pair of angel wings was taking shape on the window of an architectural firm.

Anchorage, AK · 1d

Mat-Su Sentinel

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New Wasilla mayor sets sights on small improvements, big projects

New Wasilla Mayor Alina Rubeo says she has big plans for the city's future, starting with the little things.

Wasilla, AK · 16h

Mat-Su Sentinel

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Wasilla Navy veteran gives old wheelchairs new life

Michael Fugere uses wheelchair repair hobby to help neighbors in need.

Wasilla, AK · 1d

Mat-Su Sentinel

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Veterans Day in Mat-Su: Where to find ceremonies, events and special offers

A parade of Veterans Day observances and events is planned in Mat-Su.

Wasilla, AK · 1d

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Alaska DNR approves scaled-down land transfer to AIDEA for industrial park near Houston

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday approved a scaled-down version of a controversial land transfer to a state-owned corporation, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority. According to a final finding and decision published Tuesday afternoon, DNR has approved a plan that would give approximately 6,800 of land for free to the state-owned […]

Alaska · 2d

Mat-Su Sentinel

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State on track to begin first part of West-Su Access Road next year

State transportation crews are on track to begin work next year on the first 17 miles.

Big Lake, AK · 3d

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AROUND ALASKA: New Boardwalk, New Business, and Drone Competition

A digital air traffic control tower is now operational at Kenai Municipal Airport. Plus, new recreational access opens at Potter Marsh, a memorabilia shop celebrates its Wasilla grand opening, and Colony High School hosts Alaska’s first state drone competition.

Wasilla, AK · 3d

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AROUND ALASKA: Vehicle Fire, Veteran Recognition, and Operation Santa Claus!

Smoke filled the sky in part of the Mat-Su Valley Tuesday. Borough leaders now say all the smoke was created by some cars that were burning in a gravel pit about a mile away from Knik Lake. Fire crews responded and dealt with that situation near Wasilla. Old Kasilof Landing...

Alaska · 1d

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DOT began an erosion mitigation project near the railroad crossing in Talkeetna

On Monday, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT) began a riverbank erosion mitigation project near the railroad crossing in Talkeetna. The state agency plans to dig a trench along the roadway, fill it with riprap, backfill it, and then grate and stabilize the area. In the fall...

Talkeetna, AK · 2d

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‘You can do anything’: Young Alaskans prepare for Miss Alaska pageant

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Young people from across Alaska are preparing to take the stage at the Miss Alaska Elementary, Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America Pageant in Anchorage. Among them is 11-year-old Anabella Paajanen, Miss Kotzebue Senior Elementary, who wants other girls to know a learning disability doesn’t...

Anchorage, AK · 2d

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Anchorage extends woodlot access after windstorm knocks down trees

The Municipality of Anchorage is extending access to its Central Transfer Station woodlot for another week after a recent windstorm knocked down trees across the city. The woodlot is open through November 14, accepting downed trees, branches and attached roots. However, some materials are not allowed, including large dirt-covered root...

Anchorage, AK · 2d