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Good afternoon. It’s Tuesday, August 18. |
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In today's newsletter:
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It's primary election day in Alaska, and residents have until 8 p.m. this evening to cast their vote. Here's what you need to know, from returning your ballot to when we can expect results.
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A wildfire that roared to life in the Interior Alaska community of Tok has damaged or destroyed at least 20 structures, officials say. Scores of people evacuated their properties as the fire’s growth exploded.
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Classes will look a little different when Anchorage School District students return this week. Budget cuts made in the spring will increase the number of students in each classroom, among other changes.
Over the decades, mosquitoes have been the subject of an abundance of writings and warnings from both residents and visitors. In his most recent column, historian David Reamer delves into the many musings about the insect that's often referred to as Alaska's state bird. |
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Anchorage weather
It's mostly cloudy today with a chance of isolated rain showers and a high near 63 degrees. The forecast calls for rain for the rest of this week, along with daytime highs hovering in the low 60s.
Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today.
— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com
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Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States |
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