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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Municipal garbage truck driver injured in Midtown Anchorage collision, officials say (adn.com) — A municipal garbage truck driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after an SUV collided with his Solid Waste Services truck at Benson Boulevard and the Seward Highway in Midtown Anchorage Thursday morning. Anchorage police say southbound Seward briefly closed while fire crews helped the driver exit the overturned truck, and investigators are still determining whether a red light was run.
2. Franciscan University students participate in summer missions in Ecuador and Steubenville (americancatholictribune.com) — Franciscan University plans a new May mission trip that will bring students to serve directly in Anchorage, Valdez, and Wasilla through parish work, camp support, and homeless outreach. Building on existing programs in Steubenville and Ecuador, organizers say the Alaska expansion reflects students' willingness to sacrifice and the transformative impact of hands‑on service. Anchorage residents can expect visiting volunteers focused on faith‑based community help next spring.
3. Brookfield Baptist mission team sees God at work in Alaska (christianindex.org) — A women's mission team serving in Palmer describes park Bible clubs and service projects while noting that only about 10% of Anchorage residents attend church, asking for prayer for local congregations. Their story centers on one father who embraced their message and on how delayed plans led them to Alaska at what they see as the right time. It's a faith‑focused glimpse into ministry touching communities near Anchorage.
4. Federal Energy Secretary touts Trump's policies at annual oil & gas conference (alaskasnewssource.com) — Anchorage hosted a record-setting Alaska Oil and Gas Association conference where U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright praised President Trump's push for expanded resource development in the state. Industry leaders and Gov. Mike Dunleavy highlighted new North Slope projects, urged voters to back pro-development candidates, and stressed that Alaska's energy future hinges on continued supportive policies from the next administration.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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