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The blaze in the early morning hours of July 8 was likely caused by faulty electrical wiring, according to a city administrator. No injuries have been reported.
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According to Alaska State Troopers, 49-year-old Nicholas Tucker Jr. shot the minor following an altercation with his son in the early morning hours of July 1. The girl lost her arm in the incident.
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Six boat passengers stranded on a sandbar for nearly 24 hours near Tuntutuliak were rescued by an Alaska Army National Guard helicopter with Alaska State Trooper assistance on Monday, June 30.
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As the impacts of climate change intensify, Indigenous communities across Alaska and Louisiana are facing difficult questions about home, identity, and the future. Should they stay and adapt, or relocate to safer ground?
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Donations of drinking water flowed into Napaskiak on June 27, nearly a week after a maintenance issue brought operations at the water treatment plant to a halt.
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Last week, the Kuskokwim community of Kwethluk welcomed hundreds of pilgrims for the glorification of St. Olga in the St. Nicolas Russian Orthodox Church. It was the first event of its size for the village of about 800 people, and it took many hands to pull off its unique set of logistics.
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For the chance to witness the glorification of a saint closely associated with healing women’s pain and suffering, dozens of women ventured by plane and boat to St. Olga's home village for her canonization.
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The two-day glorification ceremony for Olga "Arrsamquq" Michael, known as Matushka Olga, brought together those drawn to her message of healing from afar, and the people of the region for whom she has long held a saint-like status.
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The two-day event, which kicks off June 19, is the culmination of years of planning by the Orthodox Church in America and the community of Kwethluk. The influx of pilgrims and visitors from nearby villages could be unprecedented for the community of roughly 800 people.
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On June 14, communities across Alaska took part in a national day of protest against the Trump administration. National organizers estimated that over five million protesters showed up to "No Kings" rallies.