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Alaskans we’ve lost to COVID: Vladimir Khadjinov, Russian father of four

Rada Khadjinova lost her father, Vladimir Khadjinov, on Sept. 3. He was 85 years old.

Special Alaska Insight: Celebrating ANCSA at 50 – Nov. 17

Fifty years ago this December, Alaska Native leaders joined forces with national lawmakers to create legislation that ensured certain native land rights in our state. How has that legislation evolved over the decades? What does the next generation of Alaska Native leaders think of it?
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As winter descends on Anchorage, Sullivan shelter replaces director

Shawn Hays previously oversaw the city’s emergency shelters, but she was fired from the job. She takes over at a time when demand for shelter is far exceeding the space available.

Anonymous ‘Alaska abusers list’ is an outlet for survivors, but some warn of collateral damage

Last week a woman in Anchorage went public on social media with an allegation of sexual assault, prompting other people to share their stories. By...
Anchorage's acting health director Joe Gerace poses for a photo outside of the Sullivan Arena shelter

Anchorage Assembly delays confirmation vote on health director following reports about workplace behavior

Assembly members said they received several emails Tuesday ahead of the Assembly meeting that raised questions over personnel issues with Gerace. 
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Failed Denali summit and serious accident lead to false report charges for Utah doctor

Dr. Jason Lance is an Ogden, Utah-based radiologist who now faces charges of interfering with a government employee, violating a lawful order and making a false report.
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Alaska hospital leader hopeful about virus hospitalizations

The leader of Alaska's hospital association cited a recent decline in hospitalizations related to COVID-19 as a possible turning point following a prolonged period in which resources at health care facilities in the state were stretched thin.
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Trident founder Chuck Bundrant remembered as industry risk-taker who emphasized personal connections

Chunk Bundrant started out as a deckhand on an Alaska crabbing boat in the 1960s and went on to become one of the most influential seafood executives in the world.
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How Pel’meni dumplings became a Juneau staple and expanded beyond Southeast Alaska

The restaurant is an Alaska take on a classic Russian comfort food. It started in Juneau and recently expanded to Anchorage.
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Inflation surges to its highest since 1990

Consumer prices were 6.2% higher in October than a year ago as inflation continues to chip away at the buying power of households across the country.
A man in winter clothing stands on ice near a hole with a stick that he's using to ice fish.

New research shows how Alaska subsistence harvesters are having to adapt to climate change

Kristen Green, an Alaska-based Ph.D. student in environment and resources at Stanford University, says a lot of research on subsistence adaptations due to climate change has been theoretical, so she and her fellow researchers went to interview the harvesters themselves.
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Alaska officials consider more charges in Safeway shooting

Authorities have released the name of the man shot and killed as he exited a grocery store in Fairbanks as the prosecutor said he is considering additional charges against the alleged shooter.
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Soldotna pilot killed in Kodiak plane crash remembered as outgoing and generous

Derek Leichliter was a dad, business owner and sport fisherman.
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Certified results confirm Anchorage Assembly member Zaletel’s survival of recall attempt

The election saw a roughly 25% turnout, with more than 10,800 Midtown voters. About 60% voted no on the recall, and about 40% voted yes.
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Alaska records 28 more COVID-19 deaths

The deaths reported Tuesday happened in regions around Alaska and were mostly people in their 60s or older.
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Alaska Redistricting Board chooses final Senate map despite gerrymandering allegation

Two board members expressed concern that the voting strength of racial minorities would be weakened by combining the neighborhood with Eagle River.
A couple people wait in the lobby of a health care clinic, wearing masks.

Major COVID outbreak puts Savoonga into lockdown

Savoonga is on St. Lawrence Island, out in the Bering Sea. The regional health corporation on Monday reported 115 COVID cases in the community of less than 800 people.
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A computer glitch led to incorrect COVID test results and short-lived panic for some Anchorage residents

Capstone Clinic said a computer glitch caused about 124 tests taken last week to come back with a false positive reading before they were corrected.
Anchorage City Hall.

Anchorage planning director to resign next month

Michelle McNulty announced her resignation this week, and her last day will be Dec. 8.
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A musher from one of the world’s southernmost cities is headed to Alaska to compete

Miguel Isla Casares wants to compete in the Iditarod one day, but says his first challenge will be completing qualifying races like the Copper Basin 300 or the Yukon Quest 550