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Good afternoon. It’s Friday, August 21. |
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In today's newsletter:
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A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed yesterday as it tried to land near a remote radar site on the Bering Sea coast in Southwest Alaska, killing everyone on board.
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As Alaska’s primary election results continue to roll in, two candidates have dropped their bids for open seats in the state House of Representatives.
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The state has issued a stern warning to compel a small Cook Inlet company to move ahead quickly with natural gas production as the Anchorage region faces a critical gas shortage.
There's plenty to do in Anchorage and the surrounding area heading into this weekend. The Alaska State Fair kicks off today in Palmer, with all the old favorites — great food, vendors, rides, exhibits. Beyond the fair, there's comedy, cinema and a half marathon. Check out some of this weekend's highlights here. |
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Anchorage weather
It's mostly sunny today with a high around 63 degrees. Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast calls for rain through Saturday, but partly sunny skies on Sunday. Daytime highs will range from the high 50s to mid-60s over the next few days.
Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today.
— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com
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Photos: Best of August 2026 → |
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A porcupine makes use of a Chugach State Park hiking trail in South Fork Eagle River on Aug. 10. Check out more of our favorite photos from August so far by Anchorage Daily News staff photographers and contributors. |
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