Here’s what we know — and don’t know — about the fin whale that washed up on the Anchorage mudflats

Here’s what we know — and don’t know — about the fin whale that washed up on the Anchorage mudflats

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Winter shelters for Anchorage’s homeless residents are already full. Officials say they’re working to open more.

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Percentage of nonresident workers in Alaska hits highest point in years

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Ex-Alaska prosecutor who blew whistle on Kindred wins settlement over retaliation

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Woman charged with airline interference on flight from Bethel to Anchorage

Woman charged with airline interference on flight from Bethel to Anchorage

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2,000 fifth-graders power UAA volleyball with ear-splitting energy

2,000 fifth-graders power UAA volleyball with ear-splitting energy

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Top senator calls Salt Typhoon ‘the worst telecom hack in our nation’s history’

Top senator calls Salt Typhoon ‘the worst telecom hack in our nation’s history’

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Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of public US land: ‘Drill’

Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of public US land: ‘Drill’

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Senate Republicans are more receptive to defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth despite Matt Gaetz’s exit

Senate Republicans are more receptive to defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth despite Matt Gaetz’s exit

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With rare exhumation in Kwethluk, Matushka Olga moves closer to Russian Orthodox sainthood

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For your Thanksgiving table, Alaska-made recipes for sides, sips and snacks

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Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his own death is alive, authorities say

Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his own death is alive, authorities say

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Fin whale nearly 50 feet long washes ashore on Anchorage tidal flats

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In a world of bytes and clips, Anchorage musician Chad Reynvaan creates an album for the times

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Feral rabbits have taken over the grounds of an Anchorage school

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