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The ‘third space’ lending library hosting my first Gallery Walk
I am collaborating with Lodestone Library for Gallery Walk for my first time on Friday, Dec. 5. I will be having a slideshow of my adventures and be selling my calendars and new magnets. Many readers know me from my Voices column so today I am going to talk about Lodestone.
Dec 5, 20255 min read
With homelessness rising, new federal rules could benefit states that take tougher approaches
The Trump administration’s funding priorities have drawn backlash from some states, providers.
Dec 5, 20256 min read
Haines staff, divers respond after 81-foot tender sinks in small boat harbor
An 81-foot tender, the F/V Pavlof, sank Thursday morning while moored in the Haines Harbor.
Dec 5, 20252 min read
Planned fiber-optic cable will add backup for Alaska’s phone and high-speed internet network
The project, set to come online in fall 2027, is expected to bring more reliable internet and phone service to several isolated coastal communities.
Dec 5, 20254 min read
Corps of Engineers plans 3 days of closed-door flood solution meetings with ‘stakeholders and community partners’
‘Opportunity to work with our partners without any kind of public scrutiny’ will allow more candid discussion of long-term proposals, spokesperson says.
Dec 4, 20252 min read
Gallery Walk to feature over 50 participating locations with live performances, art shows and more
December’s First Friday includes holiday activities that will extend through the weekend.
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JDHS hockey team peppers puck past Soldotna
Crimson Bears skate over the Stars to sweep road series.
Dec 4, 20252 min read
Mental health crisis occurring among students at MEHS
10% of students have withdrawn during school year following staffing reductions and leadership changes, parents and staff tell state education board.
Dec 4, 20258 min read
CBJ halts new permit applications Dec. 11-Jan. 11 due to system upgrades
In-person processing of existing applications available until Dec. 31; all permitting activity will be paused between Jan. 1-11.
Dec 4, 20252 min read
Perseverance Theatre tackles fanaticism of fame, careers in the arts with new comedy
‘Buyer and Cellar’ to open as the theatre's second play of season Friday
Dec 4, 20254 min read
Obituary: Shirley Jean Andersen
Shirley Jean Andersen, a 25-year resident of Port Ludlow, died peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025, at the Liberty Shore Retirement Community in Poulsbo, Washington, after a long bout with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Dec 4, 20254 min read
Republicans left tribes out of $50B rural fund. Now it’s up to states to share
The Trump administration is touting its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program as the largest-ever U.S. investment in rural health care. But the government made minimal mention of Native American tribes in sparsely populated areas and in need of significant improvements to health care access.
Dec 4, 20255 min read
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