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In today's newsletter:
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Benefits of Moving to Alaska: Why It Could Be Your Home (breakingac.com) — If you live in or are considering Anchorage, this guide breaks down how Alaska's largest city blends urban amenities with quick access to mountains, trails, and lakes. It explains statewide perks like no income tax and the Permanent Fund Dividend, while honestly addressing Anchorage's higher costs, winter challenges, and what families should research before committing to life here.
2. The Rewind: West football rallies past South, UAA volleyball has win streak snapped by nationally ranked foe (adn.com) — Anchorage sports fans get a full rundown this week, from West's comeback win over South and standout Big 8 cross-country and swim results to UAA volleyball's near-upset and upcoming home matches. The digest also highlights Anchorage athletes competing Outside and lists key local games at Kincaid Park, Sullivan Arena, and Anchorage high schools you can attend in the coming days.
3. 'He always had more things he wanted to do': Family and friends remember the life and legacy of Dick Traini (alaskasnewssource.com) — Anchorage is remembering longtime Assembly member Dick Traini, who spent nearly three decades shaping city policies from tougher DUI penalties to dog parks and youth courts. Family, colleagues, and former staff describe his deep accessibility to residents and his focus on service over partisanship, while inviting well-wishers to a September 19 memorial in Palmer honoring his legacy.
4. State-owned gasline corporation says it will continue to pursue Alaska LNG pipeline in 2027 (adn.com) — Anchorage readers should know the state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corp., headquartered here, plans to seek $2.5 million from lawmakers next year to keep the Alaska LNG pipeline effort alive for 2027. The request follows a failed tax compromise in Juneau and comes as a new governor and Legislature prepare to revisit how, or whether, to support the massive project.
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