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Mayor LaFrance endorses three House candidates: A Republican, a Democrat and an independent

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance issued an endorsement today backing a bipartisan group of legislators in their races for the Alaska State House.
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Anchorage finds a new purpose for Bronson-era boondoggle

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
A $2.39 million tent structure bought in former Mayor Dave Bronson’s early days as Anchorage’s mayor as a quick-fix shelter but was never used will finally have a purpose.
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Creative Currents: Finding inspiration with Francisco Ramírez Morales

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
Francisco Ramírez Morales’ murals can be found across the Anchorage bowl.
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Grier Hopkins cements lead in race for Fairbanks Borough mayor

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
A Hopkins will again be in the Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor’s office.
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Anchorage Mayor LaFrance calls for more funding for snow-plowing, shelters and child care in first budget proposal

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance rolled out her first budget proposal today, outlining increased funding for the city’s homelessness response, snow-plowing and child care.
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Hilcorp again eyes Interior Alaska for oil exploration

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Hilcorp has previously explored in the area in a partnership with Doyon, the Native-owned regional corporation for Interior Alaska. 
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Key Fairbanks races too close to call, Juneau ship-free Saturdays scuttled in local elections

Fairbanks Matt Acuña Buxton -
A proposal to ban large cruise ships from visiting Juneau on Saturdays is underwater, according to preliminary election results.
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Creative Currents: Making new genres with Air Jazz

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Arias Hoyle, also known by his hip hop name “Air Jazz,” remembers sharing his music with others as early as the fifth grade.
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Anchorage set to buy more snow-removal equipment after finding unspent money

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
On Tuesday night, the Anchorage Assembly approved the LaFrance administration’s request to purchase $3.75 million in new snow-removal equipment, aiming to improve the city’s response to heavy snow dumps that have snarled streets in recent years. The purchase — ten...
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Waffles and Living Wages: East Anchorage business shows the value of taking care of employees

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Waffles and Whatnot is among a coalition of Alaska businesses, Alaska Businesses for Better Jobs, publicly backing Ballot Measure 1 in this year’s general election.
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