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Carnival cruise ships logged 750+ pollution violation days in Alaska waters

Environment Rachel Levy -
Contrary to the narrative of pristine ecosystems in Alaska, it’s federally legal for cruise ships, to dump smokestack washwater into the ocean.
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Where We’re Anchored: February

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
Welcome to the February installment of my year-long photographic series that aims to show you Anchorage with intent, admiration and pride.
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Saint Paul Island artists to headline 2026 Arctic Arts Summit in Sweden for “Sergie and the White Seal”

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Two Saint Paul Island artists have written a book inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s “The White Seal," which will premier at the 2026 Arctic Arts Summit this summer.
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Survivor fans flock to Chena Hot Springs’ Aurora Ice Museum for idol challenge

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Dozens of brave Alaskans ventured to Chena Hot Springs in the snow on Wednesday for a shot to win a trip to the Survivor 50 live finale.
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Alaska Korean News and Anchorage Korean News announce official merger

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
Two of Alaska’s Korean news organizations are officially merging.
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Fairbanks violinist featured in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
University of Alaska Fairbanks alumna Rose Crelli was at the Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco on Sunday as one of the violinists in the super bowl halftime show.
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Cascade Point Ferry Terminal raises concerns among Southeast residents

Environment Rachel Levy -
The public comment period regarding Phase 1 of the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal project closed last month and left many Southeast Alaskans frustrated. 
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JKT hopes to bring the bipartisan coalition mindset to the governor’s office

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Sitka Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has officially joined the race for governor, making him the third Democrat and 16th candidate to join the race.
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Where We’re Anchored: January

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
I’ve had a hard time describing Anchorage to people who often ask me what life in urban Alaska is like.
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The Anchorage Dating Diaries

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
It’s that time of year again. Time for reflection, but mostly a time for the dating wrapped presentation with the girlies. 
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