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Obituary for Marie R. Paddock

After a courageous and hard-fought battle with dementia, Marie Ruth (Haines) Paddock passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.Born on September 14, 1941, in Bigfork, Minnesota, to Russell and Muriel (Rose) Haines, Marie was the eldest of three daughters. While still a young child, her family moved to Seeley Lake, Montana. Marie attended high school at Sacred Heart Academy Catholic School in Spokane, WA, where she became well known for expertly short-sheeting f

Father’s Day Sale at The Prospector

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Unite Sunday Morning Service

Unite Church in Anchorage Alaska. 2025 Weekly Sunday Services at 9:30 & 11:30 AM Alaska local time.

Valdez resident Bill Hamilton competes for Team Navy in the 2026 Warrior Games

USCG MK2 Bill Hamilton plays in a wheelchair rugby scrimmage during the Navy Team Trials – US Navy photo by MC3 Joey Sitter.Bill Hamilton, a resident of Valdez, Alaska, will join more than 200 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans at the Warrior Games, June 13 – 20, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.Coast Guard Machinery Technician 2nd Class Bill Hamilton will be competing against athletes representing the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force a

Carolina Hurricanes shutout Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to capture second Stanley Cup Title

The Carolina Hurricanes captured their second Stanley Cup championship in franchise history on Sunday night, shutting out the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Carolina closed the best-of-seven series in six games after rallying from a 2-1 deficit, winning the final three contests behind a dominant defensive effort and finishing the postseason with a 16-3 record. The victory ended a 20-year title drought for the franchise exactly two decades after its

Justin Gaethje captures lightweight crown with stunning upset of Ilia Topuria at historic White House UFC Event

American challenger Justin Gaethje delivered one of the biggest victories of his career Sunday night, orchestrating a monumental upset against the previously undefeated Ilia Topuria on the South Lawn of the White House to secure the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title on Sunday eveningThe historic 155-pound championship clash headlined UFC Freedom 250, a unique outdoor event organized in conjunction with national 250th anniversary festivities and attended by more than 4,0

Celebrate Summer at The Fat Mermaid

SUMMER HOURS: 8am-11pm DailyThe Fat Mermaid is full kitchen is openOpen: 11am to 10pmPizza can be ordered until 10:30pmPatio is Open!LIVE Music Six Nights a Week

Thomas Rhett teams up with Marshmello for the track ‘Where We Go’

Thomas Rhett and Marshmello have joined forces for “Where We Go,” a high-energy collaboration that fuses country storytelling with electronic production. The track showcases the unexpected pairing, with Rhett’s signature style layered over Marshmello’s vibrant beats.The song was crafted by Marshmello alongside Charlie Handsome, Mark Holman, Geoff Warburton, and Ryan Hurd, with Rhett teasing its arrival on social media in the weeks leading up to its debut.Adding a subtle nod to Conway Twitty, Rhe

Thomas Rhett teams up with Marshmello for the track ‘Where We Go’

Justin Moore steps away from touring to address health issues

Justin Moore has temporarily paused touring and canceled several upcoming appearances, including scheduled dates alongside Riley Green on the “Cowboy As It Gets” tour, as he focuses on undisclosed health concerns.The Arkansas native announced the decision in a message to fans, writing, “I’ve made the decision to take some time to focus on my health.” He added, “This is the right decision for me and my family,” while thanking supporters for their understanding and sa

2026 Gold Rush King & Queen are Kipp and Ann Norris

Kipp and Ann NorrisGet to Know Them…As the granddaughter of Matanuska Valley colonists and a Palmer High School graduate, Ann Norris is Alaska Grown from the other side of Chugach Range. Her parents, Bob and Gayle Rowland, raised their family of four boys and one girl, teaching them gardening, hunting, and fishing and being grateful to God who provided these things. One of her first jobs was gardening at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. She graduated from Whitworth College in Spokane, where s

Valdez Gold Rush Days is coming!

Wed, July 29th – Sun, August 2ndThis Year’s Theme is Gold, Grit, & Glory: Celebrating Military History in ValdezFamily-Friendly Events | Dancing CanCan GirlsOpen-Air Market | Wet-Yer-Whistle WalkGold Rush Days Parade & so much more.Build-A-Boat & Hope It Floats is returning too!Start building your boats using cardboard & duct tape!Stay Tuned for More Information!

Try the NEW Halibut Chip Sandwich at Mike’s Palace

Crispy Halibut | Pickles | Onions | House SlawTarter Sauce with a side of fries!Dine in | Take it to-goGive them a call at 907.835.2365

Goo Goo Dolls to release 20th Anniversary Edition of ‘Let Love In’

Goo Goo Dolls are marking two decades of their album Let Love In with a newly expanded edition arriving July 24 through Warner Records. First released in 2006, the record climbed to No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and later earned Gold certification from the RIAA.The updated 21-track version pairs the original album with 10 stripped-down “Live and Intimate” performances recorded at Capitol Studios. These sessions revisit fan favorites like “Better Days,” “Stay With You,” and the title track, alongsid

My Morning Jacket reveals lineup for One Big Holiday 2027 in Mexico

My Morning Jacket has officially announced the return of its destination festival, One Big Holiday, set for January 14–18, 2027, at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Riviera Maya.The longtime fan-favorite event heads back to Mexico after a brief relocation to Florida in 2025 and a year off in 2026. The upcoming edition marks the festival’s 11th installment and will feature three separate performances from My Morning Jacket across the four-day getaway.Joining the band is a diverse lineup that i

BTS celebrate FESTA with official release of fan-dedicated track ‘Come Over’

BTS celebrated its annual FESTA festivities by officially releasing “Come Over,” a song previously available only through the deluxe vinyl edition of the group’s latest album, “ARIRANG,” giving fans worldwide access to the track as part of the band’s 13th debut anniversary events.The song serves as a central milestone for the 2026 iteration of BTS Festa, a multi-day commemoration event organized by the group and its management company, Big Hit Music, to honor the date of their original industry

Alaska LNG's big secret: Who would pay billions in cost overruns?

The wave of political hysteria about the Alaska LNG project is something to behold.And don’t worry about the potential for billions in cost overruns, the Alaska propaganda machine says, someone else that no one will name will write checks to cover all expenses, not Alaska consumers. Gov. Mike Dunleavy, most Republicans, Glenfarne, the construction industry and the unions are the loudest voices pushing the claim that the Legislature has the power to “Build the Line!” .Approve the tax cut bill and

More meals, more money: District encourages families to partake in summer food service

Families should make it a point to grab free take-away meals at Mt. Eccles this summer, Cordova schools officials say, since the district actually generates revenue by feeding students. The district’s Summer Food Service Program began distributing free breakfasts at Mt. Eccles Elementary School on May 29, as well as lunches on June 1. As of last week, the district had already handed out more than 2,000 meals.The program is a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Community Elig

A new Arctic partnership

By Sara WilburUTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA — Colorful sticky notes and creased agendas fluttered to the floor as 40 or so people grabbed phones and rushed to the long series of windows: a polar bear had been spotted checking out a series of empty sled dog cages nearby.Seeing the young bear, or “nanuq” in Iñupiaq, from the Barrow Arctic Research Center was a special highlight of the four-day Arctic ACTION Workshop. The workshop took place at the end of May in Utqiaġvik, Alaska, the northernmost community in