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China’s path to world dominance is being laid by President Trump’s policies, including in Alaska
Alaska Beacon
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July 17, 2025
To understand why the role of the U.S. in the world is threatened, take climate change: China now is producing more solar and wind power capacity than the rest of the world combined and is exporting its green technology throughout the world by...
2 new pickleball courts with a view of downtown Anchorage are now open
Your Alaska Link
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With pickleball becoming the fastest-growing sport in the nation, people are hungry for more places to play. Now, they have one more option. On the rooftop of the 5th Avenue Mall's Easy Park parking garage in downtown Anchorage, there are 2 new...
Romanian feature "Milk Teeth", directed by Mihai Mincan and produced by deFilm, premieres at the Venice International Film Festival, in the Orizzonti competition
The Film New Europe
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"Milk Teeth", the second fiction feature film written and directed by Mihai Mincan, will have its world premiere in the Orizzonti competitive section at The Venice International Film Festival (82nd edition), which will take place from 27 August to...
The Anchorage Weekender: Rock the Hill, Bike the Moose and 6 more local events
Alaska Public Media
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July 17, 2025
We’re halfway through July, and Anchorage is buzzing with activity. In this edition of The Anchorage Weekender we’ve rounded up eight fun ways to get outside — whether you’re into biking, dancing, art or fishing. 1. Rock the Hill Bring your family...
Tsunami advisory canceled after 7.2 magnitude earthquake off Alaska
AOL
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A tsunami advisory for Alaska's southern peninsula has been canceled, after a major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 initially prompted a tsunami warning earlier Wednesday. Videos posted to social media showed people in the town of...
Public media can be a lifeline. Gutting it hurts everyone
The Iola Register - Kansas
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July 16, 2025
When the private sector doesn’t provide an important service, the government often steps in. That is why the framers established the U.S. Postal Service; they believed no one else would deliver the mail to the entire country. Many places in...
Murkowski allowing America to suffer to save Alaska
The Standard Newspaper Online - Arizona
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July 16, 2025
Dear Editor, The following is a list of what Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, who originally opposed the bill, received for voting yes on the Reconciliation Bill. These deals are for Alaska ONLY! 1. Remove the tax and give clean energy tax credits...
Tsunami advisory issued in parts of Alaska after 7.3-magnitude earthquake
The Guardian
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July 16, 2025
A stretch of Alaska’s southern coast was under a tsunami advisory on Wednesday after a strong earthquake was felt throughout the region. The US Geological Survey described the earthquake as a magnitude 7.3. After the quake, the National Oceanic...
7.3 magnitude earthquake triggers brief tsunami warning for Southwest Alaska communities
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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This screenshot of the National Tsunami Warning Center website shows a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska following a July 16, 2025 earthquake south of Sand Point. (NOAA/National Weather Service screenshot) An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3...
7.3-Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Alaska Peninsula, Tsunami Warning Issued
[your]NEWS
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July 16, 2025
A powerful offshore earthquake prompts tsunami alerts across Gulf of Alaska region. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska on Wednesday afternoon, triggering immediate tsunami...
7.3 earthquake triggers Alaska tsunami warning
FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State
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SAND POINT, Alaska - A massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Alaska on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami warning. (United States Geological Survey) According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck about 54 miles...
Tsunami warning lifted for Alaska, no risk for B.C.
CHEK
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July 16, 2025
An earlier tsunami warning for parts of the coast of Alaska has been lifted, following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. Officials earlier were assessing whether there was a tsunami risk to B.C., but determined there was no risk. The earthquake occured...
Tsunami Warning Canceled in Alaska Following Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake
Newsweek
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July 16, 2025
A tsunami warning was issued for south Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck at around 4.30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The warning was later downgraded to an advisory...
Asphalt Works Resume on Anchorage Road: Partial Closure and Traffic Diversions from July 16–18
Antigua News Room
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July 16, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF RESUMPTION OF ASPHALT WORK ON ANCHORAGE ROAD BETWEEN THE JUNCTION OF MARBLE HILL ROAD AND DICKENSON BAY STREET, WHICH WILL CAUSE DELAYS AND INCONVENIENCE. CLICK HERE TO JOIN...
GAIL in initial talks for long-term LNG deal with Alaska LNG
The Hindu Business Line
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July 16, 2025
State-run GAIL is in initial talks to buy liquefied natural gas from the proposed Alaska LNG project as the South Asian nation expands its import capacity, three industry sources with knowledge of the matter said. The talks with developer...
How to keep the joy in summer and stay safe around water
Deseret News - Utah
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July 23, 2025
Roughly 4,000 people in the U.S. die from drowning each year, with twice as many suffering long-term injuries. Drowning is the leading cause of death for very young children. Drowning doesn't match Hollywood stereotypes; it's often a quiet crisis...
Angoon resident and former teacher launches bid for Alaska governor
KTOO - Alaska
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July 16, 2025
Jim Parkin smiles for a photo in Angoon in 2017. (Photo by Emily Russell/KCAW) A retired school teacher and principal from the small Southeast Alaska City of Angoon entered Alaska’s 2026 governor’s race earlier this month. James Parkin filed a...
I booked basic economy flights with Delta and Alaska Airlines — 1 was clearly better
AOL
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Business Insider's reporter flew in basic economy with Delta and Alaska Airlines.Joey Hadden/Business Insider I paid $175 to fly in basic economy from Salt Lake City to NYC with Delta. A few months later, I took a $240 basic economy flight from...
Opposition to public land sale partially in Arizona flooded politicians' inboxes
KJZZ - Arizona
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July 16, 2025
A mandate to sell millions of acres of federal land for housing development did not make it into President Trump's mega tax bill signed earlier this month. That's after a wide range of opponents, including environmentalists, hunters, business...
David Boyle: The more we spend, the less we get in Alaska’s public schools run by the Education Cartel
Must Read Alaska
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July 16, 2025
By DAVID BOYLE We are being inundated with messages and misinformation stating we need to just spend even more on our K-12 education system to get better student outcomes. This misinformation comes from various parts of the Education Cartel: local...