Chris Klint, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Chris Klint, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
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Chris Klint is a web producer and breaking news reporter at Alaska Public Media. Reach him at cklint@alaskapublic.org. Read more about Chris here.
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Man charged with attempted murder for shooting at APD officer, police say 

Police say they found 32-year-old Joseph R. Fagundes hiding under a trampoline in Anchorage, next to a gun.
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Anchorage man wins $3.5M in Lotto Alaska game on lucky card 49

It’s the largest prize ever distributed by the company.
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Anchorage driver killed in Palmer car-semi crash

An Anchorage man died on the Glenn Highway Thursday night after Alaska State Troopers say his car struck a semi truck in Palmer.
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Former Mat-Su substitute teacher charged with sexually abusing 2 children

Court records show Scott Anthony Pezzini, 31, of Wasilla is charged with three counts of sexual abuse of a minor.
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Alaska’s population steady amid COVID, departures

More people left Alaska in 2022 than moved here, and COVID-19 led to higher death rates.
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2 Anchorage New Year’s house fires leave 1 dead, 1 injured

Anchorage firefighters say two house fires over the New Year’s holiday weekend left one person dead and a second critically injured.
Anchorage New Year's Eve fireworks

Anchorage prepares to greet 2023 with fireworks and festivities

After what some may consider a too-white Christmas, Anchorage is set to ring in 2023 with an annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show and a downtown carnival of events.
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Alaska Zoo takes in orphaned Prudhoe Bay polar bear cub

After its capture and transport to Anchorage, the cub weighed in slightly underweight at 103 pounds. The cub is being treated at the zoo, and is not on public display.
Bright skies and noon golden hour sun shines through tree branches heavy with snow.

Ways to celebrate winter solstice in Anchorage

It’s the darkest day of the year. Each day ahead, until summer solstice, will get a little bit longer.
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Anchorage man accused of killing roommate

Police investigators say the roommate jumped from a third-floor window attempting to escape the attack.
An Alaska State Trooper cruiser parked on Nome’s Front Street in January 2015.

Fatal truck crash closes Parks Highway near Trapper Creek for hours

Troopers say two tankers collided early Thursday, killing 67-year-old David Hope of Talkeetna.
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Anchorage and Mat-Su schools closed after 3rd major snowstorm hits the region

Anchorage and Mat-Su Borough schools and state offices are closed Thursday as a third major winter storm this month coated the area with snow overnight Wednesday.
A snowplow pushes through thick snow on a residential street.

Most Mat-Su schools again closed as major storm approaches Anchorage

Most Mat-Su Borough schools are closed again Wednesday following a foot of snow from a weekend storm, as forecasters warn of another major storm hitting the Anchorage area overnight.
Cars drive down a road while a person walks in the middle of the road. The sidewalk to their left is covered in snow.

Mat-Su schools closed, Anchorage schools reopen Tuesday after weekend storm

Mat-Su Borough schools remained closed Tuesday in the wake of Sunday’s major snowstorm, with Anchorage schools set to reopen after four consecutive snow days.
A woman shovels snow from a driveway.

‘Anomaly’ winter storm closes Anchorage and Mat-Su schools, slows traffic

The latest storm brought more than a foot of new snow. The snow again closed schools, tangled traffic and left residents frustrated about unplowed roads.

Anchorage digs out of more than a foot of wet, heavy snow

Anchorage schools closed Wednesday and will again be closed Thursday.
A boy shovels snow in the driveway as snow falls.

Cold front set to bring Anchorage a chilly overnight snow dump

Forecasters warn Anchorage area drivers to plan on slippery road conditions during their evening and morning commutes as snow and temperatures drop into Wednesday.
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Anchorage woman seeks justice for boyfriend killed outside their home

Brad Robert’s death was the 24th homicide in Anchorage this year.
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12-year-old girl dead, boy held in Muldoon shooting

Anchorage police have released few details about the shooting, saying the investigation is ongoing.
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Anchorage man arrested in carjackings now charged with murder

Charges against 29-year-old Anthony Tinker III, in the Nov. 11 shooting and a string of Nov. 14 incidents, describe him as suffering from mental health issues.