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Anchorage police warn of scammers impersonating officers and asking for money

While police scams like this are nothing new, APD spokeswoman Renee Oistad says they’ve gotten more sophisticated.
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Chevron owns a city’s news site. Many stories aren’t told.

Chevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site, putting its own spin on events.
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Anchorage’s long overdue financial audit may cost the city millions

Annual, audited financial records are a condition to keep various grants flowing to the city from the state and federal governments.
The glass door to the entrance of the PFD office. In black lettering is "PFD State of Alaska, Lobby hours Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m."

Sunday is the deadline to file for 2024’s Alaska Permanent Fund dividend

Alaskans have until 11:59 p.m. Sunday to apply online. State PFD Division offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau close at 4 p.m. Friday.
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Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion owner sold to Mississippi-based newspaper group

Carpenter Media Group and Canadian investors now own the Empire, the Clarion and the Homer News among more than 100 publications in the sale.
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Man fatally shot outside Turnagain apartment complex, Anchorage police say

Police said the victim, found outside a West 31st Avenue apartment building just after midnight Thursday, was taken to a hospital but later died.

Peltola’s votes show she’s one of the least loyal Democrats in the U.S. House

Alaska’s congresswoman votes against her party at twice the average rate, mostly on energy and immigration measures.

Alaska Native Medical Center begins emergency services expansion

The first phase of expansion will offer more patient beds, surgery recovery spaces, and behavioral health treatment spaces.
The snowy facade of Inlet View Elementary School in Anchorage.

Voters to decide on Inlet View Elementary replacement, security upgrades on Anchorage school bond

The $62 million bond includes roof repairs, secure vestibules and a new Inlet View Elementary School.
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Anchorage’s 2024 election is underway. Here’s what to know.

Ballots were mailed to eligible voters on March 12. They can be returned by mail, to secure drop boxes or at vote centers through April 2.
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Kensington Gold Mine near Juneau reports 105,000-gallon tailings spill

Staff at the mine, about 45 miles north of Juneau, said the spill happened in late January after an underground pipeline leaked.
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Plant-powered health in Alaska | Line One

On this episode of Line One, host Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guests discuss the benefits of a plant-based diet and naturopathic medicine.
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Nunam Iqua man charged with murdering woman during snowmachine trip

Fredrick Abraham, 25, was arrested after 30-year-old Joan Camille's death during a March 15 trip between Nunam Iqua and Emmonak.
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Alaska SeaLife Center hires new CEO

Wei Ying Wong, who succeeds Tara Riemer, has served with the Seward-based center since 2021 as its chief science and education officer.
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Republican lawmakers abruptly cancel hearing on Alaska prison deaths over legal concerns

Republican lawmakers cited concerns about an ongoing wrongful death lawsuit against the state in which the ACLU of Alaska is co-counsel.
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Social issues separate candidates in 3 Anchorage School Board races

Angela Frank is running against incumbent Dora Wilson for seat F, Chelsea Pohland is running against incumbent Carl Jacobs for Seat G, and Kay Schuster is running against incumbent Pat Higgins for Seat E.
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Body of woman lost under Eagle River ice in December found

Police say a body found Sunday at the North Fork Trailhead is that of Amanda Richmond, last seen Dec. 23 trying to rescue a dog from the river.
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Alaska House votes to broaden membership of injury, death review panels

Alaska operates medical committees examining maternal and child mortality, overdose deaths, and cases where a child was born with syphilis.
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What we know and don’t know about Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse

Rescue efforts have turned to recovery after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, as the region braces for a long and costly reconstruction.
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Legislature relaunches Alaska Children’s Caucus

The revival of a legislative group focused on providing support to children from birth to adulthood comes as the state faces systemic issues in child care and education.