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High fashion at high latitudes: Event showcases Indigenous design

The fourth annual Far North Fashion Show held last Thursday drew a packed crowd to the Anchorage Museum of History and Art.
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Kenai Peninsula Borough begins work on new harassment policies

The borough is facing multiple lawsuits from former employees who allege harassment by supervisors — including former mayor Charlie Pierce.
Tuluksak

Tuluksak principal ‘very thankful’ as state steps in to help with ongoing water crisis

Staff now have a reliable vehicle to haul water from the local water plant to the school’s tanks, with repairs to the school's broken supply line pending.
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Swimmers’ tiles at Juneau pool celebrate the life aquatic

For more than 20 years, tiles painted by women who have grown up swimming have lined the women’s locker room at Juneau's Augustus Brown Pool.

Airline passengers could be in for a rougher ride, thanks to climate change

Researchers say there's evidence that clear air turbulence, which may have rattled an Alaska Airlines flight in March, is becoming more frequent.
The double yellow line in the center of a road is almost completely covered in snow.

Alaska extends studded-tire removal deadlines in wake of snowy winter

Drivers in much of Alaska including Anchorage will have until May 15 to remove studded tires; those in southern areas will have until May 1.
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Alaska House minority members duck out in dispute over increased education funding

The missing lawmakers returned later, as the House tried to hash out a state budget that includes a huge gap between revenue and spending.
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Y-K Delta women describe the realities of living with climate change for foreign dignitaries

“Every year it seems to get worse,” said Newtok resident Carolyn George.
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Anchorage’s police body camera policy is again delayed, frustrating Assembly and community members

Anchorage Assembly members say they may need to take a more hands-on approach to get the body-worn cameras implemented.
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Ex-Houston treasurer embezzled $1.1M from city and Wasilla company, feds say

Jess George Adams, 65, is accused of 31 counts of wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion in a grand jury indictment.

Line One: Everything Left to Remember

Steph Jagger lost her mother before she really lost her. As Jagger’s mother succumbed to Alzheimer’s she struggled to remember her favorite song, drink, and most heartbreaking of all, her own daughter. On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton speaks with Jagger about her and her mother’s story of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, detailed in her book Everything Left to Remember.

Trombley out as Anchorage Mayor Bronson’s chief of staff

Bronson named Mario Bird as acting chief of staff, effective Wednesday. Bird is a lawyer who had previously been rejected to be the city’s municipal attorney.
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Twitter labels NPR’s account as ‘state-affiliated media’, which is untrue

Twitter added a "state-affiliated media" tag to NPR's main account Tuesday, the same label it uses for state media in countries like Russia and China.
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Juneau shops pull local artist’s books in wake of threatening, anti-trans notes

Two local businesses made statements supporting the trans community and condemning illustrator Mitch Watley’s alleged actions.

Crochet’s comeback: A Siberian Yupik’s modern twist | INDIE ALASKA

Meet Mek, a Siberian Yupik artist in Anchorage who is revolutionizing the world of fashion! Through an amazing talent for crochet, Mek has created some of the most stylish balaclavas, scarves, and crop tops with a modern twist.
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Looming state deficit encourages Alaska House lawmakers to quash budget additions

House legislators made few additions to their spending plan as they worked through a second day of amendments.
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Hawaii’s lawmakers mull imposing fees to pay for ecotourism crush

Taking care of Hawaii's unique natural environment takes time, people and money. Now Hawaii wants tourists to help pay for it.
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Left-of-center candidates lead in most Anchorage Assembly races 

Both Anchorage School Board incumbents appear on track to keep their seats.
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Initial results show Anchorage voters approving school bond and using marijuana taxes to fund child care

Almost all other ballot propositions were passing. But, there are still thousands of ballots to count in Anchorage’s by-mail city election.

Peltola says charges against Trump further divide Americans

Rep. Mary Peltola avoided passing judgment on former president Donald Trump's indictment Tuesday, but called it "a bleak day for Americans."