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Alaska’s seafood industry lost $1.8 billion last year, NOAA report says

Glutted seafood markets, low prices, high costs and reduced catches caused pain that swept through Alaska and beyond, the report says.
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The northern lights dazzle night skies across U.S. and Europe

The aurora borealis did not disappoint on Thursday night, with stargazers seeing the light show from across the U.S. and Europe.

Peltola, Begich face off in amiable Debate for the State

The candidates for U.S. House offered differing views on abortion and presidential elections while showcasing a difference in personal style.

Watch our 2024 Debate for the State: U.S. House

Catch up on debates with Alaska's candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor.
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Ad check: Does Alaska’s congresswoman vote with President Biden 80% of the time?

Yes, if you look at last year and only at the votes the president announced a position on. Most Democrats align more closely.

Man fatally shot after running at an officer with a knife made several 911 calls, Anchorage police say

James Afuvai, 24, allegedly told officers he was in trouble and that shots had been fired nearby. Police “weren't able to find any sort of crime scene or area where there was somebody else in danger.”
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That ad claiming Begich ‘sold phony medical devices’? Here’s the backstory.

U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola is running an attack ad on her Republican opponent, disparaging how he made his personal wealth.
Downtown Anchorage, with water in the foreground and mountains behind.

Anchorage Assembly considers ballot proposition that would introduce a 3% sales tax

If approved, supporters estimate it would generate about $180 million in annual revenue for the city.
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Meet Natasha, the Alaska Zoo’s new tiger 

She’s 11 years old, about 300 pounds and arrived in Anchorage this week on a FedEx flight.
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A spectacular trail in Petersburg gets an upgrade thanks to a federal-tribal-borough partnership

The Petersburg Indian Association is paying for it with money from the federal Tribal Transportation Program.
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Former Democratic legislator narrowly wins Fairbanks Borough mayoral race

Grier Hopkins defeated fellow former state lawmaker John Coghill by just 154 votes in the high-turnout election.
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New Dillingham school policy requires parent volunteer time for kids’ away game travel

The district says the policy will address past shortages of volunteers, but many parents express concerns about its feasibility.
St. Paul

St. Paul seafood processing facility unlikely to reopen for surprise snow crab fishery

Trident Seafoods says opening the Pribilof Island's facility for the fishery's low catch would not be economical.
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Palmer city manager resigns with $75,000 payout

Stephen Jellie's resignation was announced during an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.
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Cat lost at Sitka’s animal shelter leads to conflict over volunteers

The volunteers, who ran the shelter for nearly a year but were locked out this summer, want city officials to let them back in.
a washed-out bridge

Alaska sends National Guard, other help to hurricane-hit states in the Lower 48

Fifty National Guard soldiers are expected to travel to Florida this week, an official with the Alaska National Guard said.
People waiting in line waiting to cast their vote.

Moderate Alaska House and Senate candidates lead in fundraising a month out from election

“Moderate to progressive people have figured out fundraising better than their Republican counterparts,” political consultant Jim Lottsfeldt said.
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Palmer’s new city manager facing possible removal over ‘imminent threat’ of employee lawsuits

Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie will appear at an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.
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That mysterious animal spotted in Anchorage? Likely not a wolf, Fish and Game says

Photos of the animal recently circulated widely online, prompting a flurry of debate about whether the animal was a wolf or just a dog.
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At U.S. House debate in Kodiak, candidates differ on future of Alaska fisheries

Nick Begich emphasized fighting for the state, Mary Peltola focused on support in Congress and John Howe called himself a "third wheel."