ASD staff on site said there were more than 80 people signed up to give public comment, with more than a quarter of those being students. Many spoke on the potential closure of their specific schools, while a few were there to speak on the Academies of Anchorage plan.
Published: Nov. 19, 2024 at 10:23 PM AKSTUpdated: 24 minutes ago
The final election results across the state are set to occur at 5 p.m. Wednesday and the state legislature’s makeup is becoming clearer as close races are becoming more defined.A fin whale that washed up on a beach near the Coastal Trail in Anchorage continues to draw crowds of curious spectators.Leaders with the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum told Alaska’s News Source they plan to combine their collection with the Pioneer Air Museum to create a larger Fairbanks transportation museum.
The family of a teenager who was found dead early Friday morning on a powerline trail in Wasilla is now sharing more information in the hopes it will shed light on a problem they say is all too common for troubled youth.
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