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Former state Senator Al Adams Senior passed away this morning in Anchorage after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Adams was known for his tireless support and advocacy for rural and Alaska Native issues.
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Joaqlin Estus is a reporter at KNBA in Anchorage.