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Anchorage Parent Urges Caution for Halloween Trick-or-Treating
In Anchorage, an anonymous mother is urging fellow parents to investigate the individuals distributing candy in neighborhoods where they plan to take their children…
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Familiar Faces in Rural Alaska House Race as Candidates Vow to Tackle Key Issues
The Yukon-Kuskokwim hub of Bethel is the largest community in Alaska House District 38, where a legislative contest is underway.
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Alaska National Guard Engages with Schools During Red Ribbon Week
In October, the Alaska National Guard collaborated with the Drug Enforcement Administration and local organizations for Red Ribbon Week, a yearly initiative aimed at…
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No Substances Detected in Driver Charged with DUI in Deadly Anchorage Incident
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The trial of John Ivory, who faces charges related to a fatal crash in October 2025 that resulted in the…
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Last Surviving Member of Alaska Territorial Guard Passes Away at Age 101
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Pvt. Herman “Buddy” Bendixen, the last living member of the Alaska Territorial Guard, passed away early Monday morning at the…
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Anchorage Teen Survives Moose Collision
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Megan Stone reports that her 18-year-old daughter, Autumn, is fortunate to be alive after colliding with a moose on an…
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Concerns Arise Over Proposed Underwater Data Center in Cook Inlet
In Anchorage, Alaska, a new entity, DeepGreen Cook Inlet SPV, has suggested an innovative underwater data center, marking the first such proposal in the…
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The Overlooked Tax Breaks in the Democrats’ Affordability Argument
By ALEX GIMARC Oct. 28, 2026 – Supporters of Mary Peltola and Bill Hill often criticize the Trump Administration for rising costs in Alaska,…
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Alaska Veteran Captures Service Dog Teams in Photography Project for Awareness and Funding
In Anchorage, Alaska, Cris Skinner is on a mission to honor service dog teams through her photography series titled 'I'm Your Constant in the…
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Republican Reactions to Murkowski’s Endorsement of Kreiss-Tomkins
On October 28, 2026, Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska chose to endorse Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins over three Republican candidates in the gubernatorial race, leading…
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Alaska Lawmakers Challenge DNR on State Land Transfers at No Charge
During a joint meeting of the state House and Senate Resource Committees on August 20, 2026, Alaska Department of Natural Resources Commissioner John Crowther…
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Entrepreneurial Success: Embrace Risk, Says Kobuk Owner
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - In a conversation about entrepreneurship, Deborah Bonito, who is married to former senator and Anchorage mayor Mark Begich, emphasizes the…