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Mammo Mixers Promote Community and Mammogram Awareness
In Anchorage, Alaska, Imaging Associates is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month by organizing 'Mammo mixers' multiple times this October.
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Historical Note: October 13, 1905 – Progress on the Alaska Central Railway
On this day in 1905, the Daily Gateway newspaper from Seward reported on the status of the Alaska Central Railway.
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Gala Energizes Alaska Republicans Ahead of November Elections
On October 17, 2026, Alaska Republicans demonstrated their enthusiasm at a gala event held in Anchorage's Dena’ina Convention Center.
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Alaska’s Early Voting Begins Amid Ranked-Choice Delays
Starting on Monday, Oct. 19, Alaskans will be able to cast their votes, coinciding with the state's recognized Alaska Day holiday.
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Rep. Jamie Allard Secures Gun Owners of America Endorsement for Reelection
On October 18, 2026, Rep. Jamie Allard received an endorsement from Gun Owners of America (GOA) as she campaigns for reelection in Alaska House…
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Sitka Honors Alaska Day: 159 Years Since the Flag Transition
On October 18, 2026, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, the only Democrat in Alaska’s gubernatorial race, traveled to his hometown of Sitka to take part in Alaska…
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Alaska Woman Recalls Impact of Surviving 1998 School Shooting in Light of Recent Bend Tragedy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A woman from Wasilla is recalling her experience as a survivor of the 1998 Thurston High School shooting in Springfield,…
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Anchorage Engages in Earthquake Preparedness Drills During Great Alaska Shake Out 2026
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - On Thursday, the Municipality of Anchorage activated its Emergency Operations Center for several hours to participate in the 2026 Great…
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Officials Confirm Euthanization of Black Bear at JBER Hospital
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Officials confirm that a black bear which made three separate entries into the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital on Monday has…
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Charge Dropped Against Fairbanks Man Deemed Incompetent for Trial in Grandmother’s Death
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU) - Brian Davenport, a 29-year-old man from Fairbanks, has had his first-degree murder charge dismissed.
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A Year After Typhoon Halong: Kipnuk Evacuees Remain in Anchorage
One year has passed since the initial flight of Typhoon Halong evacuees reached Anchorage, Alaska.
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Alaska’s Governor Dunleavy Nominates 25 Areas for Opportunity Zone Designation
(Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy has put forward nominations for 25 census tracts in Alaska for the upcoming federal Opportunity Zone program, which…