According to a report by the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center, the hiker was alone Saturday when he was caught in an avalanche near the Blueberry Loop trail and fully buried before he was able to kick his legs free.
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Woman testifies she was ‘livid’ Anchorage dentist pulled her tooth while on hoverboard
An Anchorage dentist is on trial for felony criminal counts of Medicaid fraud and reckless endangerment over — among other allegations — performing dentistry while on a hoverboard.
Rule change for SNAP work requirements would disqualify some Alaska recipients, providers say
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Anchorage schools are pioneering a new ‘social-emotional learning’ model. Is it working?
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Rescuers flew over the crash site Friday night, but were unable to reach the ground due to steep, mountainous terrain and poor weather.
Trump’s nominee for US court in Alaska gets low marks from state bar, but has youth on his side
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Alaska public health officials are watching a deadly measles outbreak in Samoa
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Debt, anxiety and confusion: A year later, some Anchorage earthquake victims are still recovering
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Alaska Native nonprofit sues Texas insurance company over earthquake damage
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