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⚡ Weekend chaos + community shine in Alaska! Alleged stabbings in Anchorage, school bus drama in Glennallen, and celebrations across the state 🌲🎉
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January 17, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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Alaska State Troopers are back on TV tonight 🚔📺
New season. New episodes. Real Alaska.
Plus weather warnings and travel updates you should see first.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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Oh, one note: To limit the inclusion of more personal posts, the feed only includes posts from journalists tagged with: #aknews #akgov #akelect #akleg
January 3, 2026 at 6:19 AM
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A group of Homer folks launched their own news publication this morning, with Homer News veteran @maarmstrong.bsky.social at the helm as editor! Exciting things happening for the south pen!
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Homer Independent Press Launches Today – Homer Independent Press
By Karen Wuestenfeld Homer Independent Press Today, NZP4H, a nonprofit corporation, launches the Homer Independent Press. This online news outlet will provide unbiased and factual weekly reporting foc...
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January 1, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Markets are continuing to bounce back from recent lows in Southeast commercial salmon fisheries, and a pair of Wrangell gillnetters said they are hopeful to see continued improvement in the chum salmon fishery.
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www.wrangellsentinel.com/stories/fewe...
Fewer chums but better prices helped Southeast commercial fleet - Wrangell Sentinel
Markets are continuing to bounce back from recent lows in Southeast commercial salmon fisheries, and a pair of Wrangell gillnetters said they are hopeful to see continued improvement in the chum …
www.wrangellsentinel.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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A missing person search in Anchorage has turned into a death investigation. Police believe there may be people with information who have not yet come forward.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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The number of elk hunt permits issued for Zarembo Island will be doubled next year, from one elk bull available for harvest to two.
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State doubles next year’s Zarembo elk hunt to 2 permits - Wrangell Sentinel
The number of elk hunt permits issued for Zarembo Island will be doubled next year, from one elk bull available for harvest to two. It’s a slow climb after the state shut down elk hunting on the …
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December 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Only a couple of years after first being spotted in SE Alaska, European green crabs are knocking on Wrangell's door. The State Department of Fish and Game is calling for folks to keep an eye out and report sightings of the invasive species.
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www.wrangellsentinel.com/stories/fish...
Fish and Game concerned about northern spread of invasive green crab - Wrangell Sentinel
European green crabs, a particularly invasive species known for aggressively displacing native species and damaging important vegetation, have been found on Etolin Island just southwest of …
www.wrangellsentinel.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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We haven't set a firm deadline yet but our survey will probably be open another week or two if anyone from the #akleg #alaskasky #aknews crowd wants to provide feedback on a new party effort we're exploring.
Alaska Neighbors
We're an informal group of Alaskans who are part of an ongoing discussion about what a grassroots, homegrown political party could look like.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Any #aknews / Alaska press folks are welcome to swipe my No Kings photos and use them free of charge w\ attribution if they're helpful in filling out your story.
October 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
jakecdye.bsky.social
Digital archivists Elizabeth Kell and Kevin Allen have been capturing forgotten visions of Alaska history by digitizing aging VHS tapes for nearly two years. A recent find has them seeking subjects of images from a decades-old depiction of Haines.
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www.chilkatvalleynews.com/2025/10/15/d...
Digital archivists find historic Haines photos in VHS tape case - Chilkat Valley News
Digital archivists have been capturing forgotten visions of Alaska history by digitizing aging VHS tapes for nearly two years.
www.chilkatvalleynews.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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The Haines Borough School District’s school board is considering a policy that would require students to stow their cellphones and other devices in designated areas in each classroom.
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www.chilkatvalleynews.com/2025/10/09/s...
School district considers new cell phone policy - Chilkat Valley News
The school board is considering a policy that would require students to stow their cellphones and other devices while in class.
www.chilkatvalleynews.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Sophia Hedden was the lone racer for Haines High School at the ASAA Cross Country Division I State Championships in Palmer on Saturday. She landed a 15th-place finish by completing the five-kilometer run in 23 minutes and 3.13 seconds.
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www.chilkatvalleynews.com/2025/10/06/l...
Lone Haines runner ‘ran her best race of the season’ at state in Palmer - Chilkat Valley News
Coach Jordan Baumgartner said he’s seen Hedden improve in every race this year — even running her fastest time of the season on Saturday.
www.chilkatvalleynews.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Erik Thompson and Kaia Mangaccat landed the top finishes for Juneau-Douglas: Yadaa.at Kalé on Saturday at the Alaska School Activities Association Cross Country Division I State Championships in Palmer.
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www.juneauindependent.com/post/thompso...
Thompson is sixth, Mangaccat 19th as Juneau’s top finishers at state cross country championships
A day of "pouring rain" leading up to the race makes for "really, really muddy" finale, Crimson Bears leaders say.
www.juneauindependent.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Freshman Jenna Meissner led the Wrangell girls to their first state title — in any sport — in her school's history at the state cross-country Division III championships in Palmer on Saturday.
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Girls cross-country team wins state; Meissner and Loucks take individual titles - Wrangell Sentinel
Wrangell’s Boomchain Loucks and Jenna Meissner both won first place as the fastest runners in their races at the state cross-country Division III championships in Palmer on Saturday, Oct. 4. …
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October 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Editors and reporters of the Homer News and Peninsula Clarion submitted their notices of resignation today, after management from Carpenter Media Group made changes to a published story last week in response to intimidation from a state lawmaker and without input from our newsrooms.
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The first page of a resignation letter by Regional Editor Erin Thompson, Sports Editor Jeff Helminiak and reporters Chloe Pleznac and Jake Dye. [Excerpt because the letter is too long to include in full] "Vance also said in the letter that she was “fully aware” of an effort to boycott Homer News advertising — stating that the paper would experience financial and reputational harm if it did not change its approach to covering community events. Rep. Vance never contacted the Homer News editorial team to discuss her concerns. Without consulting the editor of the Homer News or the reporter who wrote the story, Carpenter Media removed the original article from the Homer News website, only to republish a modified version several hours later that reflected the changes demanded by Rep. Vance. In the modified version republished by Carpenter management, there was no note to indicate the article had been changed. We want to be clear: We have no problem with Rep. Vance expressing her opinion of our coverage. We cover difficult and sometimes controversial topics. Respectful dialogue about that coverage is welcome. As a community newspaper, we regularly provide Rep. Vance with a forum to discuss her views. What we do have a problem with is Carpenter Media management changing a story at the behest of an elected official. We believe this destroys the credibility the public has placed in us as reporters and editors. This willingness to acquiesce to a public official’s editorial demands and have conversations with her about the direction of our coverage is a betrayal not just of the journalists who work for Carpenter Media, but of the company’s integrity as a purveyor of news." The second page of a resignation letter by Regional Editor Erin Thompson, Sports Editor Jeff Helminiak and reporters Chloe Pleznac and Jake Dye. [Excerpt because the letter is too long to include in full] These actions were taken despite there being no immediate urgency to remove the content — Rep. Vance's criticisms were raised regarding what she perceived as political bias, not factual inaccuracy. Despite requests, we have not been informed of the content of dialogue between Rep. Vance and Carpenter Media management. In discussion with management our editor was told that the article did not meet their editorial standards and that the editing and reporting was “juvenile.” We cannot live up to the core responsibility of a community newspaper in such an environment. We, employees of both the Homer News and Peninsula Clarion, are resigning our positions, effective Oct. 13, 2025. Leaving these newspapers, at which we have spent a combined four decades, is not a decision we make lightly. We are proud of the work that we do covering local government as well as the arts, food, history, outdoors and sports. Though this decision is extremely painful for all of us, it is not difficult. We cannot do our jobs knowing that pressure from an elected official can mean our stories are edited without prior consultation with us. Because we care deeply about the work we do and what it means to the community, we are all giving the standard two weeks’ notice instead of resigning outright. We hope Carpenter Media takes the opportunity to get personnel in place to continue the legacies of the Peninsula Clarion and Homer News. We hope this incident provides incentive for Carpenter Media to handle threats from officials in a way that safeguards the valued trust that readers have in newspapers. The community deserves it."
September 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Glenfarne, the majority owner of the Alaska LNG Project, is holding an open house in Nikiski next month, on the heels of two new agreements announced a couple of weeks ago. #aknews www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
AK LNG nets two new agreements as development decision looms
Glenfarne and the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation will hold an open house Oct. 8 at the North Peninsula Recreation Center from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to share project updates and meet with residents...
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September 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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For the second time, Soldotna’s city council has delayed action on legislation to rezone the area that is set to be part of the Riverfront Redevelopment Project. The council now will not consider the move until February.
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www.peninsulaclarion.com/news/soldotn...
Soldotna delays riverfront zoning legislation for 2nd time | Peninsula Clarion
The two ordinances being considered would first establish a new “Riverfront Mixed-Use District.”
www.peninsulaclarion.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Patti Truesdell, incumbent for the Kalifornsky seat on the KPBSD Board of Education, as well as challengers Donna Anderson and Shelby Oden, discussed school funding, curriculum and communications at a forum moderated by the Clarion and KDLL on Monday.
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www.peninsulaclarion.com/news/kalifor...
Kalifornsky school board candidates discuss funding, curriculum and school closings at election forum | Peninsula Clarion
Patti Truesdell, Donna Anderson and Shelby Oden are all vying for the seat.
www.peninsulaclarion.com
September 20, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Incumbent Seward Mayor Sue McClure and challengers Tim McDonald and Leighton Radner sat to discuss their visions for the city at a forum moderated by the Clarion, The Seward Folly and KBBI AM 890 at the Seward Community Library last week.
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www.peninsulaclarion.com/news/electri...
Electricity, tourism define Seward mayoral candidate forum | Peninsula Clarion
Election day is Oct. 7.
www.peninsulaclarion.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
jakecdye.bsky.social
The Kenai Marching Band hosted Palmer and Wasilla on Saturday for the Second Annual Kenai Marching Showcase, which director Christian Stephanos said is just one step on the band’s journey this year to compete in the Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis.
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Kenai Marching Band preps for national contest during weekend showcase | Peninsula Clarion
The Kenai band will be traveling to Indianapolis in November to compete at the Bands of America Grand National Championships.
www.peninsulaclarion.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Sargeant Truesdell, one of the three candidates for the Soldotna seat on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, discussed his vision for the borough last week at a candidate forum moderated by the Clarion and KDLL 91.9 FM.
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www.peninsulaclarion.com/news/truesde...
Truesdell talks budget, services as sole attendee of forum for assembly’s Soldotna seat | Peninsula Clarion
Truesdell is among three vying for the seat currently held by Tyson Cox.
www.peninsulaclarion.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education on Monday unanimously voted to add nearly $2 million in spending to its budget for the current fiscal year in response to the increase in funding received from the state this year.
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www.peninsulaclarion.com/news/school-...
School board authorizes $1.8 million in new, restored spending | Peninsula Clarion
The spending comes in response to the increase in funding received from the state this year.
www.peninsulaclarion.com
September 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
jakecdye.bsky.social
The two candidates hoping to be the next mayor of Kenai, and two of the candidates running for the two open seats on the city council met last week to discuss visions for the future of the city in a candidate forum moderated by the Clarion and KDLL.
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Kenai mayoral, city council candidates talk city’s future at forum | Peninsula Clarion
The forum was the third in a series of forums leading up to the Oct. 7 municipal election.
www.peninsulaclarion.com
September 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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King salmon were in the spotlight last month at the annual Kenai Classic Roundtable, which centered on the decline of the species in the Kenai River and across the state.
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Salmon focus of annual KRSA roundtable | Peninsula Clarion
Discussions centered on the decline of the species in the Kenai River and across the state.
www.peninsulaclarion.com
September 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM