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Good afternoon. It’s Monday, Dec. 1. |
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In today's newsletter:
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Activists working to separate Eagle River from the Municipality of Anchorage have filed an application with a state commission they say could put the proposal to establish a new borough before voters in the relatively near future.
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As the municipality nears the end of its 50th anniversary, city leaders hope to incorporate the traditional quillwork designs of the Dena’ina people into its long-standing municipal seal.
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As the Arctic warms amid climate change, melting ice is opening new routes for shipping, and places to mine and drill. In anticipation of more traffic, the Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is undergoing a massive expansion.
In his latest column, Alaska historian David Reamer delves into the history of Anchorage League of Women Voters. The league had a major impact on civic policy and politics as Anchorage boomed in the middle of the 20th century, building a legacy that continues today. Learn more here. |
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Anchorage weather
It's cloudy today with a high around 34 degrees, though according to the forecast skies will gradually become mostly sunny later in the day. Looking ahead, we should expect some amount of rain for the next two days, and there's a chance of snow on Thursday.
Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today.
— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com
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Effort to split Eagle River from Anchorage inches forward → |
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Despite the recent progress, the chair of the Anchorage Assembly called the efforts fantastical, with major details to the proposal left unresolved. The activists behind the Eaglexit effort are optimistic their proposal will head to a vote in the coming years. |
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Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States |
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