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Alaska Chapter Celebrates Leadership of Board Chair, David Hinshaw
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (375+ words) David Hinshaw the Board Chair for The American Red Cross of Alaska will be stepping down this May. This transition will culminate an amazing 12 years of service to the chapter that began in 2014 with Disaster Action Team responses to house…...
Town Square Park closes as major downtown Anchorage redevelopment begins
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (104+ words) A major downtown Anchorage park is now closed as preparations get underway for a redevelopment project expected to bring significant changes to the space. Fencing has gone up around Town Square Park in Anchorage as crews prepare for a major…...
Forecasting readiness during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (121+ words) A weather duty identifier patch is worn by U. S. Air Force Senior Airman Megan Jones, 374th Operations Support Squadron weather journeyman, during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 2, 2026. Weather personnel provide forecasts vital to safe and effective flight operations throughout…...
LNG pipeline tax debate heats up in Juneau special session
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (206+ words) A major debate is unfolding in Juneau as lawmakers weigh a proposal tied to a large liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline project and the tax changes needed to move it forward. The bill, which has already cleared a House committee…...
AKLNG advances without option for local governments to cut their own deals
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (679+ words) In this edition: The AKLNG subsidy bill cleared what will likely be its easiest hurdle of the special session on Thursday, advancing from the House Finance Committee after approving a slate of amendments that did away with the project developer's…...
Kitchens to travel to Minnesota for state special olympics
7+ hour, 25+ min ago (156+ words) The Lawrence County Bocce players at the state special olympics last month. [Courtesy / Leigh Ann Black] After qualifying for the national special olympics last year, one local athlete will get to compete at the national stage later this month in…...
Kodiak at Special Olympics Summer Games (photos)
9+ hour, 19+ min ago (171+ words) Kodiak Special Olympic track athletes who competed at the Summer Games in Anchorage." Courtesy Kodiak Special Olympics Kodiak Special Olympic athletes from powerlifting, track and field and swimming competed at the Special Olympics Alaska Summer Games last weekend in Anchorage....
APD launches new community care event in Anchorage
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (295+ words) The Anchorage Police Department hosted its first Community Care Event on the Delaney Park Strip, bringing together about 20 organizations offering housing assistance, food, treatment programs, veteran services and other resources. Police say the event was a success and is expected…...
Angels Landing Chains Shut Down After Trail Damage
17+ hour, 21+ min ago (225+ words) Park officials announced that the world-famous chain section of Angels Landing is closed until further notice. Hikers looking to brave the knife-edge ridge will have to halt their journey short of the summit. According to park reports, a portion of…...
1. 5 million pounds of trash removed from Alaskan coastlines in 2025
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (455+ words) Published 3: 30 am Thursday, June 11, 2026 Delcenia Cosman / Homer News file Volunteers check the beach for debris during the Coast Walk clean-up in the Anchor River State Recreation Area on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Anchor Point, Alaska. A statewide report on marine debris…...