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1. Woman killed by police at Anchorage apartment building was armed with BB gun (adn.com) โ Anchorage police say a woman killed during an Aug. 18 standoff at The Adelaide downtown was holding a realistic-looking BB gun when an officer shot her from outside the building. The case, APD's seventh shooting this year, is under review by state prosecutors and will also face an internal policy investigation.
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2. Burney blasts Seawolves over Bears, 3-1 (goseawolves.com) โ University of Alaska Anchorage volleyball extended its win streak with a 3-1 victory over Lenoir-Rhyne at the Alaska Airlines Center, highlighted by big nights from seniors in front of the home crowd. The Seawolves now turn around quickly for a 5 p.m. Saturday showdown against Chico State in Anchorage, with tickets and streaming links available through GoSeawolves.com.
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3. Ch'atanaltsegh: A weird and wonderful parade marks return of a Dena'ina place name in Anchorage (northernjournal.com) โ Anchorage residents turned out at Lyn Ary Park and along the Coastal Trail for a colorful parade celebrating a new Dena'ina place name for Fish Creek, Ch'atanaltsegh. The grant-funded project will add 32 Indigenous-themed markers citywide by 2028, with local artists, tribal leaders, and city officials working together to make Anchorage's public spaces better reflect Dena'ina history.
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4. 3 people killed in plane crash near remote Alaska town were from Bay Area (cbsnews.com) โ A small plane that departed Anchorage for Seldovia crashed into shallow water Wednesday, killing all four people aboard, including the Anchorage-based pilot and three Bay Area passengers. Investigators are still working to determine what caused the fatal crash near the remote coastal town.
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5. As Alaska Airlines increases offerings, Seattle becomes a bigger hub for direct international flights (adn.com) โ Anchorage travelers still have just one seasonal nonstop flight to Europe, even as Alaska Airlines rapidly expands long-haul international routes and partnerships out of Seattle. The piece explains how the airline's new widebody fleet, loyalty rules and partner limitations affect Alaskans trying to reach Europe and Asia, often requiring a connection through Sea-Tac.
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