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One injured in Anchorage shooting, police say

The man was found with gunshot wounds to the upper body around 8:58 p.m. at the 600 block of C Street, police report.
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An unexpected clue leads to family for an Alaska Native student who died at...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - While everyone else in the household was asleep, Nyché Andrew worked late into the night at the computer. WARNING: This story contains disturbing details about boarding schools. If you are feeling triggered, here is a resource list from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coa
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Wellness Vending Machines Spread to Juneau, Seward, and More

Located right outside the door to the tribal office on Third Avenue, Seward’s community wellness vending machine offers 24/7 easy access. Access to basic health-and-wellness supplies should not depend on whether someone has money in their pocket, transportation, an appointment or the courage to ask for help. Free welln
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Bird to Gird Pathway closed for three weeks for trail improvements

The Bird to Gird Pathway along the Seward Highway is closed for about three weeks while crews work to improve the trail. The Bird to Gird Pathway is closed while crews reclaim existing pavement, regrade the pathway, and repave it. Work is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. during...
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Touchmark at Hillside retirement community breaks ground in South Anchorage

A new retirement community is taking shape in South Anchorage. A groundbreaking ceremony for Touchmark at Hillside was held Wednesday along O’Malley Road. The city says the development will include 244 residences, along with amenities such as dining areas and a fitness center. The project is also expected to...
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Checking out Alaska’s fresh snow!

Snowfall arrived in Anchorage with a vigor Wednesday, with higher elevations on the hillside seeing fresh powder while the majority of the Anchorage Bowl continued to get a cold rain.
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Private enterprise increases housing in Anchorage after Assembly clears way with tax cuts and...

Private builders and property owners are developing needed housing in Anchorage after the Assembly cut taxes on qualifying housing and loosened land-use rules that developers said made projects uneconomic. Officials describe a citywide shortage across housing types. The response has been targeted tax exemptions and Tit
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Developer Opens Bidding on ‘Holtan Hills’ Lots, But Remains Mum on Details

In a process largely shrouded in secrecy, a developer announced last week that lots flagged in a hilly rainforest behind Girdwood school are open for reservations. Questions crowd-sourced by Turnagain News and sent to the developer of "Holtan Hills" went unanswered as of Tuesday. An advertisement that appeared in the..
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Bear 89, also known as Backpack, crowned Fat Bear Week champion

A new Fat Bear Week champion has been crowned, and this year’s winner has a familiar connection to the title. Bear 89, also known as Backpack, has been named the Fat Bear Week champion. Backpack beat Bear 910 in the finals by about 5,000 votes. Getting chunky enough to...
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Bear claws at Eagle River doors, rips truck canopy apart chasing donut smell, owner...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Andreea Koski said the brown bear that’s been roaming their Eagle River neighborhood is the biggest she’s ever seen. Early Wednesday morning it visited her family’s home and left behind damage. “This is what we woke up to,” Koski said, pointing to a...

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