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Signs of ancient man’s best friend on hilltop?
On this rock outcrop 30 feet above the gray Tanana River and green hayfields cleared from the forest below, archaeologists have possibly found evidence of the canine companions of early Alaskans.
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FBI Seeking Public’s Assistance
The FBI nationwide is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation.
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Notice to Taxpayers: City of Valdez 2024 Property Tax Bills
The City of Valdez 2024 Property Tax Statements were mailed on July 1, 2024.
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Notice of Public Hearing Side Yard Setback Variance
The Valdez Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 212 Chenega Ave Valdez, Alaska 99686.
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DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of Winter Ferry Schedule
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2024-2025 Winter Schedule is now open for public comment.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd, Turnpike Troubadours, Megan Moroney headlining inaugural 2024 ‘Giddy Up Music Festival’
The inaugural ‘Giddy Up Music Festival’ will take place at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center from October…
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Lynyrd Skynyrd, Turnpike Troubadours, Megan Moroney headlining inaugural 2024 ‘Giddy Up Music Festival’
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Neil Young and Crazy Horse cancel remaining 2024 tour dates
Neil Young and Crazy Horse are cancelling the remaining dates on their first tour in over a decade…
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Katy Perry to drop new single ‘Woman’s World’ on July 11
Katy Perry will release her new single, “Woman’s World,” on Thursday, July 11th at 7 pm ET, followed…
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Pistons set to hire J.B. Bickerstaff, recently fired by Cavaliers, as new head coach
According to Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill, the Detroit Pistons are set to hire ex-Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff as…
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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey marries model Olivia Culpo in Rhode Island
San Francisco 49ers Christian McCaffrey and model/former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo were married in Rhode Island over the…
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Jamal Murray to sign 4-year contract with Denver Nuggets worth up to $209M
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets are expected to reach an…
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Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis to miss 5-6 months after ankle surgery
The Boston Celtics announced on Thursday that forward Kristaps Porziņģis, 28, underwent surgery to repair a torn retinaculum…