Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Anchorage.
🚧 Accidents
The Coast Guard is searching for three boaters after their vessel did not return at 3 a.m. Sunday as scheduled, and efforts to locate the missing group are ongoing.
💼 Business
Equipment for a pilot antimony processing plant was offloaded early Sunday at Port MacKenzie, where local officials said 40 jobs could come as the project, backed by a $43.4 million grant, is set for assembly in the coming months and operation by fall next year.
🎭 Culture
At the Alaska State Fair, Mama Pig gave birth Saturday to eight piglets (four boars and four gilts) in Palmer, marking only the second time in 27 years that this has occurred.
The piglets will soon be sent to new homes, including to 4-H participants.
🏛️ Government
Family and friends are honoring Dick Traini, Anchorage’s longest-serving Assembly member, as they remember his decades-long public service in local government.
His legacy continues to shape the community.
The state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corp (AGDC) said it will ask lawmakers next year for $2.5 million to fund a program that lets Alaskans buy shares in its LNG pipeline project to move gas from the North Slope to international markets.
🏈 Sports
West Anchorage Eagles rallied to beat the Wolverines 21-14 Saturday at West High, with senior Manny Maga rushing for 160 yards and scoring the game-winning touchdown (securing the lead) to remain undefeated.
UAA volleyball’s seven-match win streak ended in a five-set loss to nationally ranked Fresno Pacific.
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