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Urban Alaska’s high costs of living driven by health care and groceries

Anchorage Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
Juneau is the costliest of the state’s three major cities, followed by Anchorage and Fairbanks, according to the annual analysis by the Alaska Department of Labor.
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Where We’re Anchored: June

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
June brings (hopefully) warm temps and (undoubtedly) a fever that is postmarked by blooms of backyard rhubarb, sunburnt faces and the promise of abundance.
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Where We’re Anchored: May

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
The theme for May is nurture, so I typed, “what does it mean to be nurtured?” into Google’s search bar and hit “enter."
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Current Cartoons: Education, deferred

Anchorage Holly Todd -
In Anchorage, the answer keeps coming back “no.” Why isn’t entirely clear, especially as voters back progressive candidates.
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Incumbents hold early advantage in Anchorage’s election

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Progressive and moderate candidates held advantages in early results from Anchorage’s Tuesday election.
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Anchorage voters urged to mail ballots early ahead of April election

Anchorage The Alaska Current -
A recent U.S. Postal Service policy change could affect how Anchorage voters return their ballots in the city’s upcoming municipal election on April 7.
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From garage sale to store shelves: Young entrepreneurs turn slime into sweet success

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
Wild Scoops made Blueberry Bear Slime Co. a wholesale partner in 2025 and placed their first order for 200 slimes.
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Where We’re Anchored: March

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
I’m a winter girl to my core so this time of year has always been difficult for me.
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Why We Are Supporting Sydney Scout

Anchorage Opinion, The Alaska Current -
We are supporting Sydney Scout for the District 1 seat.
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The Anchorage Dating Diaries: Back on the apps

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
Well… the apps are just as I remembered. 
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