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2023 was Alaska’s deadliest year for opioid overdoses — and the state saw the highest increase in deaths in the nation

Health officials attribute the rise to the deadly synthetic opioid, fentanyl.

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Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan

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Most Alaska students are behind in math, science and language arts, latest statewide assessments show

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Alaska Republicans to choose new state party chair in 4-way race

Alaska Republicans to choose new state party chair in 4-way race

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Alaska Senate proposes $7.5 million aid package for struggling fish processors

Alaska Senate proposes $7.5 million aid package for struggling fish processors

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Kenai Peninsula contractor charged with COVID-19 relief fraud

Kenai Peninsula contractor charged with COVID-19 relief fraud

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Dunleavy lays out efforts to preserve ability to spend public funds at private and religious schools

Dunleavy lays out efforts to preserve ability to spend public funds at private and religious schools

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Settlement to help sickened BP oil spill workers leaves most with nearly nothing

Settlement to help sickened BP oil spill workers leaves most with nearly nothing

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What’s behind the fight over the Eklutna River?

What’s behind the fight over the Eklutna River?

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Chugach Electric board candidates differ on approaches to renewable energy, natural gas crisis

Chugach Electric board candidates differ on approaches to renewable energy, natural gas crisis

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Indonesians leave homes, airport closed as volcano sends ash into stratosphere

Indonesians leave homes, airport closed as volcano sends ash into stratosphere

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5 things to do in Anchorage this weekend

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Outdoor gardening seems far off. Container plants can ease the wait.

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‘Teaming With Microbes’ podcast: Is plastic-free gardening achievable?

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ADN Politics podcast: What to know about the Anchorage mayor’s election

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U.S. vetoes widely supported resolution backing full U.N. membership for Palestine

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