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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 Marnie Jones -
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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For Meghan Chambers, beginnings are coastal

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
This morning, like many others, Chambers stays close to what she considers home: the shoreline.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks student arrested after eating AI art

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Last week, the University of Alaska Fairbanks made national headlines for a student eating another student’s AI-generated art.
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Creative Currents: Christine Sundly

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
Christine Sundly says her artwork looks different based on where she is living.
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Creative Currents: Arielo Taylor

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
When Arielo Taylor started doing graffiti at the age of 14, he didn’t know it would lead him into his eventual career path.
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Trail Blazers: Derrick Moore

Anchorage Emily Sullivan -
Derrick Moore was a star athlete during his youth in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Current Cravings: Quest for a perfect burger ends at Club Paris

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
Let's talk about burger cravings, and specifically, a common misfortune that follows. Maybe you’ve had a burger on the mind for a while, potentially through a slog of tedious meetings or the final miles of a long hike. You imagine...
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