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Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman set Alaska blues cruise for 2027
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Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman announced a second Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Alaska sailing for Sept. 14-21, 2027, aboard the Norwegian Jade. The cruise will feature an all-star blues-rock lineup, Alaska and Canada stops, and fundraising for…
Call Sheet Media acquires crime thriller pilot Into the Grey
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Call Sheet Media has acquired writer Jacob Tillman’s pilot Into the Grey, a serialized crime thriller set in Tampa that mixes cartel conflict, covert intelligence and spiritual mythology.
Eddie Goldfarb says age and experience make him Alaska House fit
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Eddie Goldfarb, 81, is running for Alaska’s at-large U.S. House seat and says his military, law enforcement and business background make him a stronger choice than political insiders.
At 81, Eddie Goldfarb seeks to become Alaska’s oldest freshman congressman
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Edward “Eddie” Goldfarb, a former Navy fighter pilot and business executive, is running for Alaska’s U.S. House seat in 2026. If elected, the 81-year-old would become the oldest freshman ever sent to Congress.
Alaska summit to train leaders on practical AI use in Anchorage
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AI in Alaska will bring business, government, nonprofit and tribal leaders to Anchorage on Sept. 28 for hands-on AI training, Alaska case studies and a 30/60/90-day implementation plan.
Beachy Construction expands across Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula
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Homer-based Beachy Construction is widening its service area into Anchor Point, Ninilchik, Soldotna and Kenai as demand grows for full-service residential and commercial building in Southcentral Alaska.
Formula 1 is America’s fastest-growing sport, new data shows
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Lucky Rebel’s analysis of 20 years of U.S. sports interest across all 50 states finds Formula 1 leading growth with a 258% rise, while basketball gains momentum and golf declines sharply.
Business Impact NW names 10 finalists for IMPACT Pitch 2026
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Business Impact NW selected 10 finalists from more than 200 applicants across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington for IMPACT Pitch 2026. The small-business competition wraps Oct. 1 in Seattle, where each category winner will receive a $10,000…
Cama’i CHC urges Bristol Bay families to check vaccination records before school
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Cama’i Community Health Center is asking parents in Naknek and the Bristol Bay region to review children’s immunization records ahead of the school year and make sure required and recommended shots are up to date.
Melissa Methven highlights suicide prevention month with grief book
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Registered dental hygienist Melissa Methven is using National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to spotlight her book on grief, suppression and resilience after her husband died by suicide in 2022. The book is available now in multiple formats,…
Bella retakes top dog name as Labs reclaim No. 1 breed spot in JustAnswer data
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JustAnswer’s analysis of nearly 95,000 U.S. pet-owner conversations shows Bella back at No. 1 for dog names in 2026, while Labrador Retrievers return as the country’s most common breed.
Best Day Ever Vacations ranks No. 2 among fastest-growing travel companies
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Best Day Ever Vacations was named the No. 2 fastest-growing travel company in the U.S. on the 2026 Inc. 5000. The recognition spotlights the Carlsbad, California-based agency’s family-travel business and its expansion as it adds team members,…
Cama’i CHC issues summer hydration guidance for Bristol Bay families
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Cama’i Community Health Center has published a new guide to help families in Bristol Bay keep children hydrated during outdoor play, travel, sports and fishing.
R.M. Almonte plans Canadian bookstore tour to chase two more world records
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R.M. Almonte will begin a RecordSetter-verified Canadian bookstore tour on Oct. 2, 2026, with more than 78 Indigo-family locations confirmed across 10 provinces and three territories.
98-year-old Air Force veteran lives out disciplined routine in San Antonio senior community
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Jim Breedlove, a retired Chief Master Sergeant who served 23 years in the Air Force, lives at Changing Seasons Senior Living Community in San Antonio at age 98. His story highlights what veteran-friendly senior living can look like for an older…
Climate thriller Gaining Ground launches audiobook on Spotify
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Justin T. Bass’s climate-fiction novel Gaining Ground is now available as an audiobook on Spotify, landing as heat records and heat alerts grip parts of the US and Europe.
Lisa Towles sets Arctic thriller release for Aug. 7
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Bay Area crime novelist Lisa Towles will release her standalone thriller The Weight of Cold Things on Aug. 7, 2026, after earning three industry awards tied to the book and her broader catalog.
Barrett Schmanska releases Puget Sound mystery novel tied to Blackbeard legend
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Author Barrett Schmanska has released Blackbeard’s Lost Head, a new mystery novel from Koehler Books that links a centuries-old pirate mystery to contemporary tribal life in Puget Sound.
Grammy-winning artist Yolanda Martinez blends drumming, healing and spirituality
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Yolanda Martinez, a Native Grammy Award winner and four-time NAMMY honoree, is using music, drum-making and teaching to connect audiences to healing and Indigenous cultural traditions.
Revival English Bay opens in Vancouver for extended stays
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Revival English Bay opened May 1 in Vancouver’s West End as a boutique hotel aimed at travelers who want a longer-stay alternative to standard rooms.
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