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Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Neither of Anchorage's 2 August police shootings were completely captured by body cameras, police chief says (alaskapublic.org) — Anchorage residents are learning more about two recent August police shootings that left one person injured and another dead, neither fully captured on body cameras. Police Chief Sean Case outlined what video and audio exist, described the East Anchorage Walmart incident and the downtown Adelaide standoff, and said both cases are under state and internal review for policy and legal compliance.
2. Where We're Anchored: August (thealaskacurrent.com) — Anchorage's everyday summer scenes take center stage in this month's film-photo column, from Kincaid Park strolls and Jewel Lake paddlers to West Anchorage daisies and the Don Young Port. Photographer Emily Mesner reflects on rising film costs, a near-ruined roll, and the small visual patterns she finds across Anchorage neighborhoods and landmarks.
3. 'Everyday Anchorage' is a celebration of the city—warts and all (alaskapublic.org) — Anchorage art lovers can explore "Everyday Anchorage," a long-running exhibit at the Anchorage Museum that pairs Duke Russell's whimsical cityscapes with historic photos by Ward Wells. The show dives into familiar diners, dive bars, and landmarks while reflecting Russell's complicated relationship with the city, and it remains on display through August 2027.
4. UAA volleyball overcomes early jitters to claim first home win of new season and era (adn.com) — Anchorage volleyball fans just saw UAA rally from a shaky first set at the Alaska Airlines Center to secure its first home win of the season under new head coach Morgan Hooe. Behind big nights from seniors and transfers, the Seawolves fed off a loud hometown crowd, including rowdy support from the men's hockey team, to win three straight sets.
5. Life in the Wilderness: The Henry Lucas Story (peninsulaclarion.com) — Anchorage plays a lifesaving role in this historical tale of big-game guide Henry "Hank" Lucas, whose ruptured appendix in the Kenai Mountains led to an emergency dash to the Alaska Railroad Hospital. The story traces the dramatic 1931 rescue effort through Anchorage, his long recovery reported by the Anchorage Daily Times, and his earlier journey from Croatia to Alaska.
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