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Suspect arrested in 3 recent Anchorage credit union robberies

The FBI says an unnamed suspect in the case was arrested Sunday.
A man with a backwards hat listens to a newly recorded song.

Young Alaskans collaborate with Indigenous artists to produce music about culture, family and home

Organizers of the workshop said they hoped it encouraged participants to think about pursuing music, to increase the number of Alaska Native artists.
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Teen driver charged with DUI, manslaughter in deadly South Anchorage crash

Stefan Shearer, 17, is also accused of evidence tampering in the Monday crash along Bluebell Drive in South Anchorage.
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Anchorage prosecutor shortage leads to hundreds of criminal cases dismissed

City officials are working to hire more prosecutors, and state prosecutors were said to be stepping in to help.
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Man fatally shot in East Anchorage; police seeking suspect

Police responded early Tuesday to a man found dead on Rocky Mountain Court, near Russian Jack Springs Park.
A high school student stands in front of a teleprompter and reads a simulated weather forecast.

From aviation to meteorology, Anchorage students explore careers at district expo

Over 100 businesses participated, and the district hopes to add more businesses to the event next year.
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Couple arrested in fatal Anchorage shooting

Treyndon Lewis, 42, was fatally shot in Anchorage's Mountain View neighborhood. Police have arrested two people.
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Thousands of Alaska Natives to gather in Anchorage

"The Convention is the largest representative annual gathering in the United States of Native peoples," the Alaska Federation of Natives says.
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Man who tried to burn down Anchorage apartment building charged officers with knife, police say

Patrick Moran, 34, was charged with arson, assault, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment in the Saturday incident.

Man fatally shot after running at an officer with a knife made several 911 calls, Anchorage police say

James Afuvai, 24, allegedly told officers he was in trouble and that shots had been fired nearby. Police “weren't able to find any sort of crime scene or area where there was somebody else in danger.”
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Anchorage Assembly considers ballot proposition that would introduce a 3% sales tax

If approved, supporters estimate it would generate about $180 million in annual revenue for the city.
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Meet Natasha, the Alaska Zoo’s new tiger 

She’s 11 years old, about 300 pounds and arrived in Anchorage this week on a FedEx flight.
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That mysterious animal spotted in Anchorage? Likely not a wolf, Fish and Game says

Photos of the animal recently circulated widely online, prompting a flurry of debate about whether the animal was a wolf or just a dog.

LaFrance proposes selling $2M tent-like building that prior administration wanted to use as a homeless shelter

Mayor Suzanne LaFrance says the Port of Alaska will pay the roughly $2.4 million the city initially bought the structure for.
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In reversal, Anchorage Assembly approves $250K settlement with Demboski

“As much as it pains me to pass out money like this, I do think this is in the best interest of the city at this time,” said Assembly member Karen Bronga.
High school students in a swimming pool.

After several years, Bettye Davis East High swim team returns to school pool

Thunderbird swimmers and divers had not practiced at Bettye Davis East for about five years due to a lifeguard shortage.
Anchorage School District Chief Financial Officer Andy Ratliff speaks to the Anchorage School Board.

Anchorage School District braces for another significant budget deficit

The district’s CFO says the deficit will likely be between $64-84 million without an increase in state funding.

City of Anchorage approves $300K settlement for former police officer who sued over racial discrimination

Jared Tuia, who is Samoan and spent more than 20 years in policing, alleged that he was passed over for three different promotions.
A narrow lake among snow-capped mountains

On Eklutna River restoration, governor’s decision leaves door open for more ambitious idea

Anchorage Assembly Chair Chris Constant says he’s cautiously optimistic about the decision, and applauded the governor’s thoughtful approach.

For the second time, Anchorage Assembly rejects paying legal settlement to Bronson’s ousted municipal manager

Amy Demboski sued the city, alleging she was fired in retaliation for bringing up concerns of illegal and unethical activities to former Mayor Bronson.