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Ordinance criminalizing some homeless camping in Anchorage is the city’s latest flashpoint

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Editor's note: This post was written ahead of Tuesday's vote, where the Anchorage Assembly approved the initiative 7-5, but slipped through the cracks with publishing. We're publishing it now to document the attitudes heading into the ordinance's passage. The...
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Ditch the crowds: Underrated hikes around Anchorage

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
Tourists love Flattop. Locals know better hikes.
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Must Read Alaska mistakes one John Williams for another in ‘on-brand’ blunder

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
And just in case you're wondering, no, renowned composer John T. Williams is not running for the U.S. House in Alaska.
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Current Cravings: Spenard Food Truck Carnival

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
The quality of the food is almost always the most crucial factor in dining out. Except, I recently realized, at a food truck fair.
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Current Cravings: ‘Where should we go to eat in Anchorage?’

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
If you live in Anchorage and hosted visiting friends or family, you’ve been asked this question.
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The Alaska Governor’s Race Power Rankings: Four Score

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
While the Alaska Democratic Party doesn't yet have a candidate in the race for governor, Republicans continue expanding their field.
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Alaskans plan widespread pro-democracy protests, joining national movement

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The protest events, planned for Saturday, gained new support after President Trump ordered the National Guard into Los Angeles to confront protesters there.
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Current Cravings: Why do locals love a hotel restaurant? I went to find out

Arts and Culture Jenny Weis -
Fairbanks isn’t known for an abundant or particularly inspired food scene, but any word of “popular” hotel restaurants raises an eyebrow for me.
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Nintendo Switch 2 launch a moment of community for Alaska gamers

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Cloudy skies and a persistent drizzle did little to cool the excitement in the line outside the GameStop at Anchorage’s Tikahtnu Commons last week.
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Creative Currents: ‘Banner of a way to be’ with L’ook Beadwork

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Growing up, Adrienne Fleek spent time with her great aunt Maria Ackerman, a Tlingit leader, beader, weaver and author.
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