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No, Anchorage isn’t turning to by-phone elections

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
The New York Times recently dropped into Anchorage to report on what it called “an experiment that feels both inevitable and impossibly futuristic."
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Creative Currents: Witty Youngman

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
After years in the making, musician Witty Youngman has released their EP album, “Forget-Her-Not.” “ has always kind of been a side gig, I started my music business, , a couple years ago,” she said. “The EP came around as...
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A Foodie Map to Modern Dating in Anchorage

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
My first dating-app date took place at the far end of the bar at the BearTooth Grill.
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Section of Jakolof Bay Dock no longer usable, to be decommissioned and removed this week

Local news Chloe Pleznac -
The float running parallel to the beach at Jakolof Bay Dock is no longer usable, according to a Tuesday, Oct. 21 public notice from the City of Seldovia, although boaters will still be able to access the beach from the approach.
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Queso for a cause and the many joys of Anchorage Restaurant Week

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
Eating queso for good is not a hard sell, and that’s exactly what you can do this Thursday.
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Mayor Lord shares updates on Homer Spit Road, expresses support for Western Alaska communities

Local news Chloe Pleznac -
A 22.7-foot high tide earlier this month has created worries about additional high tides forecasted in Homer for November.
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City of Homer hires new fire chief

News Chloe Pleznac -
The new chief will replace former Fire Chief Mark Kirko, who retired in July.
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Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz, who warned about Christian nationalism, to challenge U.S. Rep. Nick Begich

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage First Presbyterian Rev. Matt Schultz will be taking his advocacy to the statewide stage.
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Seldovia reports drinking water did not meet treatment requirements for August, due to high turbidity levels

Local news Chloe Pleznac -
The City of Seldovia released a public notice on Oct. 8, noting that the city's drinking water did not meet water treatment standards for August.
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Opinion: Why is this our only solution to helping evacuees from Typhoon Halong?

Commentary Opinion, The Alaska Current -
Last week, a fall storm hit the Western coast of Alaska, its focal point hitting the communities of the Seward Peninsula and Kotzebue Sound.
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