Good Day
Anchorage
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FedEx Cares volunteers delivered nearly 400 new coats to students at Ptarmigan Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska, as part of Operation Warm's initiative to provide for children in need. Alaska's News Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GCI plans to discontinue its TV services by mid-2025 due to the rising preference for streaming among its customer base. Anchorage Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage honors top 10% of high school juniors with a $15,000 scholarship for University of Alaska attendance, promoting educational achievement. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ The Anchorage School District, facing declining enrollment and funding challenges, is considering school closures and consolidations to adapt to a smaller, changing student population. Alaska's News Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Alaska, a climate shift is enabling gardeners like Josh Smith to cultivate hazelnuts and other typically non-native crops, showcasing a significant adaptation to the state's warming climate. Anchorage Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The percentage of Alaska high schoolers who report texting or emailing while driving has risen to 40% in 2023, up from 30% in 2019, highlighting concerns over driving safety. Alaska Public Media
- ➤ Five Kodiak Island teenagers suffer severe burns at a beach bonfire, leading to hospitalization and community support efforts. Anchorage Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The South Anchorage High School wrestling team aims to maintain its dominance in Alaska with a mix of determined returnees and a focus on improvement, led by standout sophomore Jacob Morris. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ The Peninsula Oilers will not participate in the 2025 Alaska Baseball League season, prompting concerns and potential strategic shifts for the future of the league. Must Read Alaska
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Private Dance Lessons in Anchorage: Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, and More
Learn a variety of dance styles, including East and West Coast Swing, Salsa, and Lindy Hop, through personalized private lessons in Anchorage.
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Santoro: Live Blues and Rock Performance at O'Malley's On the Green
Experience a night of soulful blues and lively rock from a homegrown Alaskan band at O'Malley's On the Green.
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Alaskan Teamster Sisters 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar
Experience a festive local shopping atmosphere with a variety of small business vendors at the 3rd Annual Member Vendors Holiday Bazaar.
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Private Dance Lessons in East and West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Country 2 Step & Blues
Learn a variety of dance styles including East and West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, and more through private lessons in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Private Dance Lessons in Various Styles
Learn and enhance your skills in East and West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Country 2 Step, and Blues Dancing through personalized private lessons in Anchorage.
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Private Dance Lessons in East & West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, and More
Learn a variety of dance styles, including East and West Coast Swing and Salsa, with personalized instruction in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Thursday Night Fights in Anchorage
Experience an exciting night of live boxing at the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center in Anchorage.
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Private Dance Lessons: Various Styles in Anchorage, Alaska
Experience personalized instruction in East and West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Country 2 Step, and Blues Dancing with certified instructors in Anchorage.
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Private Dance Lessons in East and West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Country 2 Step & Blues
Learn a variety of dance styles through private lessons in Anchorage, tailored for all skill levels to enhance your dancing techniques.
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Private Dance Lessons in East and West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Country 2 Step & Blues Dancing
Learn various dance styles through private lessons offered in Anchorage, Alaska, with a certified instructor focusing on personalized instruction and skill progression.
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