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Thumbs up:Survivor cat: Couple whose Juneau home collapsed into flooded river reunited with beloved cat, some 26 days later.
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The community of Anchorage recently celebrated the fourth sign installed as part of the Indigenous Place Names Project.
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Even the best writers can struggle when it comes to catching their own typos.
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Juneau’s biennial Aak’w Rock music festival returns to the stage Sept. 21-23.
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X this, Threads that – how do you keep up? Here are a few of our best tips to stay on top of the latest in social media.
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Starbucks kicked off the fall season with the classic pumpkin spice latte, which had customers flocking to get their first PSL of the season.
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In an ongoing effort to combat the critical issue of suicide and promote mental health awareness in Alaska, GCI Gives will once again award grants this year to local nonprofit organizations that work in the field daily.
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A new transfer station in Anchorage opens today, providing the community with a one-stop shop for recycling and repurposing goods, responsibly handling hazardous waste, and disposing of garbage.
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The deadly wildfires in Maui have forced thousands of local residents and visitors to evacuate in search of shelter, food, water and other basic resources.
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The first scheduled passenger flight was in 1914 from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Tampa – a distance of just 17 miles.
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You have an important meeting coming up and it’s your responsibility to bring the team a big idea.
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As summer comes to a close and school begins, we asked our colleagues for some helpful advice for starting the school year off right.
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Blueprint Alaska’s Sarah Erkmann Ward shares some ups and downs over the last few weeks.
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Overwhelmed by all the social media updates of late? Read on for a brief synopsis.
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The Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program and U.S. Department of the Interior have partnered to increase employment opportunities for Alaska Native youth within the DOI’s offices and bureaus.
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CommunityEducation + Awareness
Sitka students benefit from funding for Scientists in the Schools program
An education program in Sitka has some extra support this year, thanks to Royal Caribbean Group.
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TourismTravel
Alaska Travel Industry Association announces designated tribal seat on board of directors
The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA), Alaska’s leading statewide nonprofit membership association for the travel industry, recently voted to designate a seat on its board of directors to a member of a federally recognized tribe in Alaska or a shareholder of an Alaska Native Corporation.
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The UAA/APU Consortium Library celebrates a milestone anniversary this year, marking 50 years of fulfilling its mission of providing students access to knowledge, both now and in the future.
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With three mountain peaks and two bridges, this is an unforgettable opportunity.
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Ketchikan’s newest tour is an “un-fur-gettable” one.
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Are you looking for a new job? You are not alone.According to a survey by Monster.
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Reaching young Millennial and Gen Z members is a challenge for many associations.
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When it comes to pets, Gen Z believes a happy pet is more important than a happy partner.
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With summer in full swing, the Thompson & Co. Public Relations team is attending these upcoming summer festivals.
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Blueprint Alaska’s Sarah Erkmann Ward shares some ups and downs over the past few weeks.
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Completed in 1923, with President Warren G. Harding striking the gold spike in Nenana, the Alaska Railroad has become a central force in the state’s history.
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Get ready to see a new Alaska license plate design on the streets. Every four years, Alaska residents tap into their creative roots to share this beauty in a nontraditional way – license plates.
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Looking to grow your business’s engagement on TikTok? Check out these three easy tips for better engagement.
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Travel is fun-filled, with new experiences around every corner. Travel is also a privilege, and with privilege comes the responsibility to be a respectful and conscious traveler.