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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Kelly Hunt investigation leads Anchorage detectives to Shaktoolik (alaskapublic.org) — Anchorage readers are learning that local police flew detectives to Shaktoolik as they continue investigating the death of 19-year-old Kelly Hunt, who went missing in Anchorage in January. Officials say she died of hypothermia with alcohol in her system, and they're now seeking answers about who supplied that alcohol while pledging better communication with families and the public.
2. Lowest price for midgrade gas in Anchorage Municipality at $4.75 in week ending Oct. 3 (scalaskanews.com) — Drivers in Anchorage Municipality saw the lowest reported midgrade gas price at $4.75 per gallon during the week ending October 3, with most stations charging more and the local average at $5.29. Prices across Alaska and nationwide remain elevated after global supply disruptions, so Anchorage residents may want to shop carefully for the best deal at the pump.
3. Annual walk marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month for Southcentral Foundation (alaskasnewssource.com) — In Anchorage, Southcentral Foundation marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a ceremony and awareness walk that drew several dozen people carrying anti-violence signs along Tudor Road. Local leaders and survivors stressed listening, support, and connecting neighbors with services, while urging Anchorage residents to help families move toward safety and healing together.
4. Teachers Report More Hungry, Anxious Students After Universal Free School (scienmag.com) — Anchorage elementary teachers report seeing more hungry and anxious students after federal universal free school meals ended, with some educators personally providing food. The study, based on six Anchorage schools, links the policy change to reduced meal participation, increased stigma, and classroom impacts on learning, behavior, and students' sense of security.
5. Alaskan veterans receive long-overdue welcome as Honor Flight returns home (alaskasnewssource.com) — At Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, dozens of Alaskan veterans just returned from a free Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C., where they visited memorials and honored fallen comrades. Anchorage families, friends, and supporters lined the halls with music and cheers, offering an emotional welcome home that many veterans say they never received after their original service.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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