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a murderer

Brian Smith sentenced to 226 years for killing 2 Alaska Native women

The courtroom was packed for Friday's sentencing of a man who had bragged to police about killing two Alaska Native women.
A Latino man with tattoos on his arms hands food to a customer.

After serving time, this cook now serves the night owls of Anchorage | INDIE ALASKA

Ricky Vazquez is a proud Puerto Rican who rarely slows down. After spending almost a decade in incarcerated, he doesn't like to get bored. These days he prefers the adrenaline of the busy Saturday night rush at one of Anchorage's most beloved historic taverns.
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1 man dead, 1 wounded in downtown Anchorage shooting

Police are seeking to speak with witnesses in the shooting early Sunday, near police headquarters on West 4th Avenue.
a landslide

Downtown Juneau apartment building evacuated following landslide

No injuries or major damage to the building has been reported, but city officials say more slides are likely amid heavy rain.
A giant snowy mountain

Flightseeing plane makes emergency landing on Denali National Park glacier

None of the nine people on board the K2 Aviation plane were injured in Friday's Tokositna Glacier landing, with helicopters flying them to Talkeetna.
The front of a building with a line of street lights lead to a building. The sign above the entrance reads "Federal Building US Courthouse."

Former Houston treasurer sentenced in federal embezzlement case

Jess Adams received a 30-month prison sentence for embezzling from the city of Houston and a Wasilla-based company, then dodging taxes.
Donald Trump

Federal judge dismisses Trump classified-documents case

Aileen Cannon cited the manner in which a special counsel was appointed to investigate Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
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Alaska political leaders condemn attack on Trump

A bullet grazed the former president's ear during an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
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What we know about the alleged Trump shooter

A picture of the 20-year-old alleged shooter from Bethel Park, Pa., is still emerging.
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The man killed in the assassination attempt on Trump died shielding his family

Corey Comperatore, 50, lived in Sarver, Pa., and was the father of two daughters.
the president behind a desk

Biden calls for unity following Trump assassination attempt

Biden called to "lower the temperature" in politics in remarks Sunday.
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Trump is fine after an assassination attempt at his rally

One person at the rally was killed and two others wounded in the attack.
Donald Trump

Trump says he was shot in the ear at rally, with 1 spectator dead and 2 others injured

Trump was rushed off stage. Images from the scene showed blood on Trump's face. The Secret Service said Trump "is fine."

Biden administration starts process to add or change ‘special area’ restrictions in the NPR-A

The BLM seeks public views on whether to add to the "special areas" of the reserve, where oil and gas development is restricted.
A man in a red shirt.

After a spree of Anchorage police shootings, advocates call for a citizen review board

The board would be staffed by professional investigators who would be guided by a board made up of Anchorage residents, aimed at holding the Anchorage Police Department accountable.
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Rabies could become a disease of the past. Here’s what it would take.

Asia and Africa — where 95% of rabies cases happen — have two obstacles to progress.
a homeless shelter

As Ketchikan’s main homeless shelter closed, participants voiced frustration

First City Homeless Services served its last meal on June 14, leaving a void for the hundreds who relied on it.
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Effort to recall Juneau’s school board president, vice president secures spot on local ballot

Board President Deedie Sorensen and Vice President Emil Mackey say the campaign against them is full of misinformation.
a fish in the water

New study sheds light on sablefish genetics

Sablefish, or black cod, don’t return home to spawn.
Blue and red police lights.

Anchorage police arrest new suspect in man’s 2022 murder outside Spenard home

Vincent Sandifer, 20, is charged with murder in the November 2022 shooting of Brad Robert.