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New classical private school plans August opening in Anchorage

10+ hour, 28+ min ago  (270+ words) A new private school is preparing to open in Anchorage next semester as Thomas More Classical School gets ready to welcome its first students in August. The school is scheduled to open Aug. 19 and will begin with about 100 kindergarten through…...

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youralaskalink.com > news > crime > anchorage-man-arrested-for-hit-and-run-and-assault-remanded-in-jail > article_449523c1-ff60-4d4b-b290-a4a2963e327f.html

Anchorage man arrested for hit-and-run and assault, remanded in jail

10+ hour, 33+ min ago  (215+ words) Anchorage man arrested for hit-and-run and assault, remanded in jail'Your Alaska Link Anchorage police have arrested 66-year-old Jeffrey Vancamp in connection with a hit-and-run incident and assault investigation. He has been remanded at the Anchorage Jail. The case stems from…...

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youralaskalink.com > news > fur_rondy > women-lead-fur-rondy-as-anchorage-s-winter-festival-takes-over-downtown > article_b1c7536f-b18e-4ba0-9b8e-0dc08f880554.html

Women lead Fur Rondy as Anchorage’s winter festival takes over downtown

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (345+ words) The Fur Rendezvous (Fur Rondy) headquarters in Anchorage was" In Anchorage, the 91st Fur Rendezvous celebration is now und" As Fur Rondy moves into full swing across downtown Anchorage, the festival is being led for the first time by its youngest…...

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youralaskalink.com > news > education > anchorage-community-pushes-back-on-proposed-school-program-cuts > article_a1e94c98-967e-4ae7-94d5-39079519ed68.html

Anchorage community pushes back on proposed school, program cuts

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (417+ words) Students, families, teachers and more packed this week's Anchorage School Board meeting. Many are frustrated over the proposal to close schools and cut programs. Your Alaska Link was there to hear the community's concerns. Emotions ran high at this week's…...

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youralaskalink.com > news > local > three-hospitalized-after-mobile-home-fire-in-anchorage-saturday-morning > article_113eb8c0-f392-459b-a1f0-298db7f0ad2b.html

Three hospitalized after mobile home fire in Anchorage Saturday morning

2+ week, 11+ hour ago  (111+ words) Fairbanks hosts "Legendary Ice Park," Soldotna offers storef" Alaskans celebrated Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, honoring the " A mobile home fire in Anchorage sent three people to the hospital Saturday morning. Fire officials say the cause is still under investigation. Firefighters responded…...

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youralaskalink.com > around_alaska > around-alaska-volunteer-awards-sticker-challenge-and-super-bowl-appearance > article_1ad115f2-ec97-4365-8b5e-b40f65b8d3b9.html

AROUND ALASKA: Volunteer Awards, Sticker Challenge, and Super Bowl Appearance!

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (202+ words) Alaskan Dream Cruises ends operations, First Lady Volunteer Awards nominations are open, Valdez kids design election stickers, and UAF alum Rose Crelli performs at Super Bowl. Alaskan Dream Cruises Shuts Down Sitka-based Alaskan Dream Cruises has announced it is ceasing…...

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youralaskalink.com > news > education > fire-lake-and-lake-otis-schools-could-close-parents-worry > article_596f74cd-88c6-4372-9af8-1d17314a0eb6.html

Fire Lake and Lake Otis schools could close, parents worry

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (302+ words) The Anchorage School District is still trying to figure out how to close a 90 million dollar hole in its budget. And as Your Alaska Link shares: school closures are once again being considered. Fire Lake Elementary is "family" to staff…...

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youralaskalink.com > news > crime > homer-man-pleads-guilty-to-2nd-degree-murder-in-2019-killing-of-anesha-murnane > article_f8f41bad-dd19-4899-a95b-ccb03af15184.html

Homer man pleads guilty to 2nd-degree murder in 2019 killing of Anesha Murnane

3+ week, 9+ hour ago  (172+ words) Homer resident Kirby Calderwood, 36, pleaded guilty Thursday in Kenai Superior Court to Murder in the Second Degree for the killing of Anesha "Duffy" Murnane. Murnane went missing on October 17, 2019, after leaving the assisted living facility where she lived. Despite a…...

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AROUND ALASKA: Yukon Quest race, Juneau aid event, Ketchikan stairs closed

3+ week, 11+ hour ago  (161+ words) Yukon Quest Alaska 750 It's called "a 750-mile race across the frozen frontier." Six mushers set out Saturday morning from Fairbanks in the Yukon Quest Alaska 750 " racing to return and cross the finish line. Musher Keaton Loebrich scratched on Sunday to…...

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Staff and parents worry as Anchorage School District faces deficit

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (362+ words) With a multi-million-dollar deficit looming, the Anchorage School Board is under pressure as it considers a proposed budget and a string of proposed cuts. Your Alaska Link spoke with students and staff about what this could mean for them. Community…...