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Carbon monoxide poisoning blamed for 2 of 3 deaths on Juneau boat earlier this year

The state medical examiner's office said methamphetamines caused the third death aboard the Dusty Rose, with bodies found May 31 and June 3.
a Juneau building

Juneau homeowners can apply for state assistance, stabilize riverbanks after flooding

Juneau residents whose homes were lost or damaged during last weekend’s flooding can now apply for financial assistance from the state.
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A tough choice for Heather’s Choice: Anchorage company considers relocating to grow business

Heather’s Choice makes premium dehydrated meals for hikers or anyone on the go, and is continuing to grow its presence in the Lower 48.
Merrick Garland

Garland names special counsel in Hunter Biden investigation

Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, a Trump appointee investigating the president's surviving son, was named Friday as a special counsel.
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Trooper citations for salmon discards add grist to regional Alaska fishery dispute

Accusations of "chum chucking" could affect debate over Alaska Peninsula commercial harvests’ impact on Yukon and Kuskowkim salmon runs.
A wooden outdoor sign says "Denali National Park and Preserve"

No survivors found in small plane’s Denali National Park crash

Rescuers found the crashed plane, believed to be a Piper PA-18 Super Cub, in the park's southwest corner Thursday.
a wildfire

At least 53 people have died in hurricane-fueled wildfires in Maui

Biden's declaration will provide federal funding for recovery. Hawaii's lieutenant governor says it could take years to rebuild the damaged infrastructure.
A missing person poster for Saria Barney Hildebrand.

Anchorage police search for missing Alaska Army National Guardsman

The 21-year-old woman was last seen leaving her Midtown home on Sunday.
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Alaska’s Swickard car dealerships tricked buyers in ‘bait-and-switch’ scheme, state lawsuit says

The car dealerships advertised vehicles for sale that they did not actually have and, in some cases, did not honor the advertised price, says the lawsuit.
A woman stands in front of an elementary school.

Anchorage School District announces new safety upgrades as schools prepare to welcome students

As Anchorage students prepare to go back to school next week, several schools have new safety upgrades.
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Are you an Alaskan impacted by the Maui wildfires? We want to hear from you.

Alaska Public Media is looking to speak with Alaskans with ties to Hawaii for our coverage on the widespread impacts of the devastating fires.
two people in uniforms and yellow hard hats cut down trees

Cooler, rainy weather slows growth of Interior Alaska wildfires

But firefighters are keeping a close eye on the long-term forecast that calls for warmer-than-usual weather to return.
the construction of a new home in a neighborhood

Alaska construction employment statistics show uneven post-pandemic recovery, wage deflation

Construction employment in Anchorage, Mat-Su and Southeast Alaska is back up to or even exceeding pre-pandemic levels, but Fairbanks and the Interior lag.
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Scientists find a ‘dinosaur bonanza’ during Yukon River trip

In a single week, the researchers found at least two dozen footprints left by at least five different ancient species.
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Trident Seafoods drops salmon prices due to flooding global markets

Trident Seafoods dropped the price for Alaska chum salmon this weekend, from 60 cents to 20 cents per pound for all fisheries.
Salmonfest

Anchorage man arrested with $50K of drugs at Salmonfest campsite

Troopers say Joshua Brown, 43, was selling meth, cocaine and psilocybin mushrooms from a tent near the Ninilchik music festival.
Juneau

Juneau planners approve $150M waterfront project including new cruise ship dock

Huna Totem Corporation’s Aak’w Landing project will also include a culture and science center, retail space and underground parking.
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Man accused of threatening Biden shot and killed in FBI raid in Utah

A Utah man who was accused of making threats to President Biden was shot and killed in an FBI raid. The man also threatened New York prosecutor Alvin Bragg.
the Willow project

U.N. rapporteurs and Patagonia take Willow opposition to new level

U.N. Human Rights Commission appointees want to file a brief in lawsuit over Arctic drilling project.
A band plays music outside to a full audience in front of a tiedye backdrop.

Salmonfest’s environmental message shines through during music festival

Ninilchik’s annual Salmonfest brought an audience for both its music and its message about Alaska salmon and Pebble Mine activism.