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New polling favors LaFrance in Anchorage mayoral race

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
New polling ahead of the April 2 Anchorage mayoral race shows incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson continues to be deeply unpopular with Anchorage voters, and Suzanne LaFrance is in the best position to beat him. 
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What’s Up Alaska?!: Musical Military Wife Life in Alaska feat. Shaylyn Goard

Anchorage Blaze Bell & Justin Williams, What's Up Alaska?! -
The views expressed on this podcast belong to its content creators and guests and do not reflect the views of The Alaska Current, its affiliates or contributors. Shaylyn Goard, a seasoned artist based in Anchorage, wears many hats. Her portfolio...
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Creative Currents: Under the ‘Midnight Sonne’

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
Jennifer Sonne designs this year's Anchorage Folk Festival poster, drawing inspiration from Alaska's natural beauty and her passion for artistic expression.
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Can jet-setting ski racers be climate activists? Anchorage athlete leans into ‘imperfect advocacy.’

Anchorage Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Climate change poses an existential threat to cross-country skiing. But it's hard to talk about for some top athletes, who fear being accused of hypocrisy because of their travel-intensive lifestyles.
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Creative Currents: Options for all with Alpine Fit 

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
Jennifer Loofbourrow, founder of Alpine Fit in Anchorage, tackles the challenge of sizing disparities in outdoor apparel, with designs for anti-odor and quick-dry garments.
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Writing the next chapter in Anchorage’s MFA narrative

Anchorage Emily Tallman for Arts Anchorage -
Loss of UAA Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program prompts formation of new MFA program at APU.
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Controversial group Moms for Liberty organizes in Anchorage

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
As the new Anchorage-based Moms for Liberty chapter takes shape, its inaugural meeting focuses on organizational matters while hinting at future advocacy efforts around parental rights and educational policies.
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New research shows Anchorage voters think city is on wrong track; want compromise on real policy issues

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
Respondents across the political spectrum overwhelmingly prioritized crime and public safety, the local economy, snow plowing and homelessness.
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Document reveals McKenna Brothers Paving dumped at least 56 tons of waste for free

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
A municipal document listing non-paying customers shows McKenna Brothers Paving dumped at least 56 tons of waste at municipal dump sites for free.
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Anchorage School Board declines to move forward on proposed policy making educators mandatory reporters of pronouns and nicknames

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
Dave Donley, who proposed the policy change, was the only vote in favor of moving it out of committee.
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