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Alaska Trawlers Catch Salmon as Western Runs DeclineEnvironment — 3dAlaska’s pollock trawlers unintentionally catch large numbers of salmon as runs collapse in western Alaska, fueling objections from Indigenous communities and smaller fishers. Scientists cite warming waters as a major cause of the decline, while critics argue trawler bycatch is a factor that can be controlled; the dispute has become a political issue in Alaska.

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No. 2 Michigan beats Alaska Anchorage 10-1 — 2dNo. 2 Michigan overwhelmed Alaska Anchorage 10-1 on Friday, with eight Wolverines scoring, then won 7-2 on Saturday to complete the sweep. The Wolverines’ potent offense was fueled by scoring depth and strong play from their top line.

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Alaska's Pro-RCV Campaign Is Bankrolled By Out-Of-State Money1 source — 3d

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Nicole Hardy It's disappointing to see out-of-state donors shaping Alaska's voting system debate instead of residents deciding.

Alaska defense attorney who bragged about working with Cartel sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking — 3d

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Maya Lindstrom Anyone in the justice system who joins drug operations deserves the full sentence, especially after admitting those connections so openly.

Former Alaska Attorney Sentenced 20 Years for Trafficking — 4dFormer Anchorage defense attorney Justin Facey was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Prosecutors said he helped a large Alaska drug-trafficking operation; his lawyers argued addiction contributed to his crimes.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Five People Steal 1,200 Israeli Flags From Alaska Church Memorial — 6dFive unidentified-individuals stole roughly 1,200 Israeli flags from an Alaska church Friday after the congregation placed them outside to commemorate the victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7,… — by Daily Caller News Foundation

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14 Nanooks Earn GNAC Academic HonorsSports — 5dThe Alaska Nanooks volleyball team lost in straight sets to Saint Martin’s, while five Nanooks runners competed at Alaska’s state cross-country championships, led by Granite Peacock’s 13th-place finish. Separately, 14 UAF cross-country athletes earned GNAC Academic All-Conference honors for the 2026 season.

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Career Expos Connect Students, Job Seekers With EmployersBusiness — 6dCareer expos in Illinois and Alaska are connecting students and job seekers with skilled-trades employers, apprenticeship programs and training pathways, including careers that can offer strong wages without a four-year degree. Alaska organizers say the need for trained tradespeople is growing as major construction and infrastructure projects drive workforce demand.

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Trail Projects, Plans Span Multiple CommunitiesEnvironment — 2dCommunities are planning and improving trail systems, with maintenance and resurfacing work scheduled on Washington’s Olympic Discovery Trail and public trail restoration planned in Alaska’s Copper River Valley. Horry County is seeking input on a proposed connected trail network, while Virginia’s Wilderness Road State Park is collecting public comments on its updated master plan.

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Trump says he will double Alaska pipeline fees for South Korea — Oct 3, 2026The 31-second clip shows President Trump responding to South Korea not signing off on an Alaska pipeline by stating he will charge them more and double the fees if they do not approve shortly. It is spreading for the direct comments on the

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Sam Okafor South Korea needs to decide quickly or lose out on access to Alaskan resources at current rates.

Vance Rallies in Alaska as Poll Shows Peltola Leading Sullivan — 6dAt a Fairbanks hangar rally, Vance said Peltola "couldn't be bothered to show up for 1 in 5 votes" while backing Sullivan after his 8-point primary loss.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

South Korea’s Alaska LNG Funding Remains Uncertain — Sep 30, 2026

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Dana Whitfield Delays in funding like this make the whole project look shaky and could hurt US export plans.

Gibbs Shot Near Heart in NCIS Origins Season 3 Premiere — 6dMark Harmon's Gibbs is shot near the heart in the NCIS: Origins Season 3 premiere on October 6, 2026, fakes death with a Marine technique, and leaves Alaska with his rifle and dog.

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Trump's Alaska LNG pledge meets Seoul party brake — Oct 1, 2026Oval Office announcement of $54 billion South Korean capital for Alaska gas draws an immediate commercial-viability review from Korea’s ruling party, leaving contracts, land access and a final investment decision still in play.

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Marcus Bell Without a final investment decision, this remains just another political pledge rather than a secured energy project.

Vance Warns Iran Over Nuclear Ambitions — 5dDuring an interview while campaigning in Alaska for Sen. Dan Sullivan, Vice President JD Vance said Iran’s attacks on commercial shipping had not stopped oil and gas flows and claimed U.S. strikes had destroyed Iran’s nuclear program. He warned Tehran against rebuilding its nuclear capabilities, while the reported status of Iran’s uranium stockpile remains unverified by inspectors.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Trump Threatens Korea Over Disputed Alaska LNG Funding — Oct 2, 2026President Trump threatened to double an unspecified burden on South Korea if it does not soon join the Alaska LNG project, although Seoul says no investment decision has been made and any commitment depends on commercial viability. The $44.5 billion–$54.5 billion project would cost far more per unit of capacity than recent Gulf Coast exports, while developer Glenfarne argues shorter routes to Asian buyers and access to stranded gas could make delivered LNG competitive.

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Korean Party Calls $54B Alaska LNG Plan Unfinalized — Sep 29, 2026President Trump announced a planned $54 billion South Korean investment in Alaska LNG as part of a broader U.S. energy package, backing a long-planned pipeline and export project whose financing and commercial viability remain uncertain. South Korea’s ruling party said the project is not finalized and must undergo legal and commercial review.

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Alaska Airlines Expects FAA to Certify 737 MAX 10 by September 2026 — Sep 24, 2026Alaska Airlines expects the FAA to certify Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 by the end of September 2026 and plans to take its first delivery in spring 2027, with passenger service targeted for April to mid-May. The launch depends on regulatory approval and additional Alaska-specific certification for the pilots’ head-up display, following years of delays.

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Absentee Ballot Trends Vary Across Five StatesPolitics — 6dAbsentee voting trends and problems vary widely: Michigan reports ballot returns up 30% from 2022, while Wisconsin absentee-ballot requests are down 18%; Alaska rejected 3.4% of primary absentee ballots, with much higher rejection in some rural areas. Local election officials also addressed a ballot typo that briefly halted voting in South Dakota and confusion in Georgia over third-party ballot applications mistaken for ballots.

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Juneau Police: Wife Hid Husband’s Remains, Collected Benefits — Oct 2, 2026Juneau police say Ross Pasquan died of severe cardiovascular disease, and his wife concealed his death and kept collecting his Social Security, retirement and Alaska dividend benefits. Investigators found no evidence of foul play or anyone else’s involvement and closed the case after his wife’s death.

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Trump announces $22.3 billion energy infrastructure investments — Oct 1, 2026President Trump announces one of the largest energy infrastructure investments in American history, including a natural gas power facility in Encinal, Texas, eight large nuclear reactors and the Alaska LNG project. The announcement is sprea

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Priya Raman The Alaska LNG project needs careful oversight so costs do not balloon beyond the announced total.

Second Fin Whale Found Aboard Alaska Cruise Ship — Sep 18, 2026Multiple reports confirm a dead fin whale was found on the bow of Norwegian Joy in Sitka, Alaska, triggering NOAA and the Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding Network to investigate and delaying the vessel’s itinerary. Authorities are coordinating removal and necropsy to determine the cause, with ongoing collaboration among maritime operators, scientists, and regulators.

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Ranked-Choice Voting Debate Expands Across StatesPolitics — Sep 19, 2026Across Irvine, Longmont, Alaska, and Montana, advocates push ranked-choice voting as expanding voter choice and moderating outcomes, while critics warn it adds ballot exhaustion, cost, and complexity; Alaska voters also face a parallel battle over open primaries, campaign disclosures, and other election reforms, including a ballot measure to keep or repeal RCV. Montana defends the preservation of write-in rights even as election reforms and Alaska’s ballot measures reshape how votes are cast and counted.

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Most Expensive Homes Ranked in Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona — Sep 17, 2026Stacker identified the cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, and Arizona using Zillow Home Values Index data as of August 2026, illustrating how prices cluster in certain metro areas amid high mortgage rates. The reports converge on affordability pressures and factors like location, size, age, and condition driving the valuations.

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Tom Gallagher Location and condition clearly drive those big gaps more than people admit.