Anchorage and Mat-Su schools to close to students on Election Day

Anchorage and Mat-Su schools to close to students on Election Day

The decisions were made to ensure student safety and to make the voting process easier at dozens of schools in Anchorage and the Mat-Su.

Sean Maguire
2 Alaskans among 4 killed in plane crash near St. Mary’s

2 Alaskans among 4 killed in plane crash near St. Mary’s

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Biden administration OKs Alaska Airlines purchase of Hawaiian Air but with conditions

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U.S. sends soldiers to Alaska island amid increase in Russian military activity

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Meg Zaletel, Anchorage Assembly vice chair, will not seek reelection

Meg Zaletel, Anchorage Assembly vice chair, will not seek reelection

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Photos: Best of September 2024

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Man killed in multivehicle collision involving Anchorage school bus

Man killed in multivehicle collision involving Anchorage school bus

Anchorage Daily News
LaFrance administration lays out winter homeless shelter plan

LaFrance administration lays out winter homeless shelter plan

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Emily Goodykoontz

Haines man dies after jet boat capsizes on Chilkat River

Anchorage Daily News
U.S. Navy plans apologies to Southeast Alaska villages for 19th-century attacks

U.S. Navy plans apologies to Southeast Alaska villages for 19th-century attacks

Navy officials say apologies in Kake and Angoon are “long overdue” and “the right thing to do.”

Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon
Norovirus sickens dozens on popular Hawaii hiking trail, forcing closure

Norovirus sickens dozens on popular Hawaii hiking trail, forcing closure

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Ohio sheriff tells residents to ‘write down’ addresses of homes with Harris signs

Ohio sheriff tells residents to ‘write down’ addresses of homes with Harris signs

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Shawn O'Donnell

It’s time to stop Russian interference in Alaska’s fishing industry

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