As part of the Alaskan Command’s Red Flag exercises this summer, two dozen Japanese paratroopers are training with Army soldiers based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
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Vets deliver fiery testimony to VA secretary during Mat-Su visit
The VA is struggling in Alaska to rebuild trust as policy changes unfold from Washington, D.C. all the way to the state’s most remote clinics.
Anchorage assembly member introduces LGBT discrimination bill, allows religious exemption
Another provision says that people will be required to use restrooms and locker rooms appropriate to their gender presentation regardless of their assigned sex at birth.
Small hull crack forces ferry Aurora out of service early for repairs
The ferry Aurora is out of service a week earlier than expected after a crack was found in its hull.
“Stop the Violence” walk asks Anchorage to pay attention
After two recent shooting deaths of local teenagers, more than 60 people marched through the rain in East Anchorage Sunday afternoon to raise awareness of violence in the community.
King of fermentation brings together microbiology, food & community
“I think the revival of local food systems is all about building and strengthening community ties,” says a fermentation evangelist whose nickname is “Sandorkraut.”





