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Around Anchorage
“Never forget. Never forget. We never forget.” President Biden commemorates 9/11 with historic visit to JBER
President Joe Biden made his first visit to Alaska as Commander in Chief on Monday, stopping at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and giving remarks at a 9/11 memorial.“I join you on this solemn day...
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Sun, rain, traffic, mud, and termination dust-a little something for everyone at the Alaska State Fair
The last weekend of the Alaska State Fair saw near-record attendance and sunny skies on Saturday, while Sunday, fairgoers needed rubber boats to get through the wet, muddy grounds as the first hint...
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Governor welcomes Dr. Ben Carson to Alaska, tours Iditarod Elementary
On Monday, Governor Mike Dunleavy welcomed Dr. Ben Carson to Alaska with a visit to Iditarod Elementary School in Wasilla, where the school held an assembly to hear from Dr. Carson about the...
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Cabbage Fairies bring joy and fun to Alaska State Fair
As visitors to the Alaska State Fair make their way through the many booths, shows, and exhibitions, a must stop for most is to the Agricultural exhibits to check out the giant cabbages...
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Monday is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
With a drug so potent that as little as 2 milligrams-small enough to fit the tip of a pencil- can be lethal, the dangers of fentanyl cannot be overstated. It has become so...
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“This is a world-class fair with a very local, Alaskan feel.” Alaska State Fair kicks off
Visitors to the first day of the Alaska State Fair were treated to absolutely picture-perfect weather on Friday.“This is a world-class fair with a very local, Alaska feel, and as I walk around,...
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Legislature passes Governor Dunleavy's Carbon Offset Legislation: First step to creating a stable fiscal plan for Alaska
On Tuesday, Senate Bill 48, Governor Mike Dunleavy’s carbon offset legislation was passed by the Alaska Legislature following a successful floor vote in the Alaska House of Representatives.SB 48 authorizes the Department of...
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Governor Dunleavy's Postpartum Medicaid Bill passes Legislature
On Friday, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Bill 58, Governor Mike Dunleavy's postpartum Medicaid legislation. The legislation extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers from 60 days to 12 months."Postpartum health issues...