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Family Dog Found Safe After Avalanche in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A five-year-old Siberian poodle mix named Lulu has returned home safely following an avalanche incident that occurred near Eklutna Lake…
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Alaska Senators Issue Subpoena to DNR Commissioner Amid Land Transfer Dispute
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - In a significant move during their meeting on Wednesday, state senators voted to subpoena the commissioner of Alaska’s Department of…
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Chickaloon Resident Wins ‘Jeopardy!’ in Dramatic Tie-Breaker
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Tuesday night’s episode of ‘Jeopardy!’ featured a suspenseful moment when Ron Clarke, hailing from the small community of Chickaloon, became…
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New Bill by Senator Sullivan Aims to Increase Land Allotments for Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans
In Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recently unveiled the Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Land Allotment Fulfillment Act of 2026.
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Nick Begich, Bill Hill Participate in Alaska’s U.S. House Debate
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The race for Alaska’s U.S.
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Twenty-Two Veterans Participate in Latest Last Frontier Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - This month, the Last Frontier Honor Flight conducted its biannual event, enabling veterans to embark on an all-expenses-paid journey to…
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UAF Researchers Participate in $6 Million Initiative to Mine Critical Minerals from Coal Byproducts
Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) are engaged in a pioneering effort to repurpose coal waste into critical minerals.
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Southcentral Foundation Hosts Event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Research indicates that Alaska Natives face some of the highest domestic violence rates in the nation.
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Trump Administration Eases Environmental Review for Oil Exploration in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Trump administration revealed a new rule on Thursday allowing seismic surveys, well drilling, and winter ice road construction on federal…
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Alex Gimarc: Exploring JKT’s Educational Vision – Part 3
By ALEX GIMARC Oct. 9, 2026 – In this part of the series on Jonathan Kreiss-Tompkins, I delve into his educational proposals and their…
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Man Faces Charges for September Shooting Near Chilkoot Charlie’s
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A man has been charged in connection with a shooting that took place last month near Chilkoot Charlie's.
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Zombie Half Marathon Set for Anchorage This Weekend
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — On October 10, 2026, Anchorage will hold its Zombie Half Marathon, prompting reflections on whether such an event is appropriate in…