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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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Clean Water Town Hall calls for HFO ban

Commentary Rachel Levy -
This week, Juneau answered its last cruise ship port call of the season.
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Homer City Council certifies election results, all three incumbents re-elected

Elections Chloe Pleznac -
There were 222 additional absentee in-person, mail-in, and fax email ballots discovered on Monday, after the Canvas Board counted 196 absentee and special needs ballots on Friday.
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Current Cravings: A black coffee drinker’s guide to buying a PSL in Anchorage

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
Happy pumpkin spice latte season to all who celebrate.
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Fairbanks progressives win near-sweep in local elections

Fairbanks Matt Acuña Buxton -
Progressive candidate Mindy O’Neall’s victory over Fairbanks Mayor David Pruhs headlined a nearly clean sweep of the area’s local elections Tuesday night.
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Creative Currents: The Stoop

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
Anchorage-based photographer Young Kim opened The Stoop in April.
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The Alaska Governor’s Race Power Rankings: A Baker’s Dozen

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
At this point, who isn’t running for governor?
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