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Anchorage News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Anchorage News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Anchorage: Metlakatla man files federal civil rights lawsuit over discredited murder pro... | June 17

    Anchorage: Metlakatla man files federal civil rights lawsuit over discredited murder pro... | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Anchorage: A Native man from the only Native reservation in Alaska, Isaac Henderson, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit after being wrongfully accused of murder in 2021. Meanwhile, Brewers star Cooper Pratt made his major league debut ahead of the series against the Guardians, sparking fan excitement.
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    1 min
  • Anchorage: Anchorage man charged with murder after deadly shooting | June 16

    Anchorage: Anchorage man charged with murder after deadly shooting | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Anchorage: A man has been charged with murder after a shooting killed a teen and injured another in Anchorage, while a hiker’s death in Ketchikan highlights risks of unprepared wilderness travel. The Alaska Zoo closed an exhibit after a bear attack, and a local healthcare leader will lead the 2026 Alaska Heart Run to improve CPR training.
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    2 mins
  • Anchorage: Alaska LNG cost estimate jumps to $55B as lawmakers weigh next steps | June 15

    Anchorage: Alaska LNG cost estimate jumps to $55B as lawmakers weigh next steps | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Anchorage's LNG project faces a $55 billion cost overhang as lawmakers debate its future, while a legal battle over salmon protections in Western Alaska intensifies. Fuel prices soar past $8.44 per gallon in rural communities, raising fears of budget crises amid rising household debt and stagnant wages.
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    2 mins
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