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Florida man catches 98″ salmon shark

Sean Pender of Carrabelle, Florida was fishing for halibut last week when a big salmon shark hit his line. Pender thought he had a derby winner when he initially felt the fish and said he was jigging with light tackle and had to really fight to keep it on the line. Pender spent the better part of an hour getting the shark into the boat and when they got it on the deck it measured 98 inches. At the weigh-in station the shark broke the Halibut Derby rope before being hoisted up and registering a w

Charlotte Hornets continue roster overhaul with trade of veteran Miles Bridges to Phoenix Suns

The Charlotte Hornets continued their aggressive offseason rebuild Sunday, agreeing to trade veteran forward Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns in a deal that further reshapes the franchise following last week’s blockbuster move involving All-Star guard LaMelo Ball.According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Charlotte will send Bridges, a 2029 first-round draft pick and a 2027 second-round pick to Phoenix in exchange for guard Grayson Allen, forward Royce O’Neale and an unprotected 2033

Canada defeats South Africa to advance to World Cup Round of 16 for first time

Canada reached the FIFA World Cup round of 16 for the first time in program history Sunday, defeating South Africa 1-0 on a dramatic stoppage-time goal by midfielder Stephen Eustáquio in the opening match of the knockout stage.The high-stakes elimination matchup began as a tense, defensive battle in front of a passionate crowd at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. South Africa threatened early, forcing Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau into an important save, while Canada countered with hea

Lee Greenwood to co-headline patriotic ‘Countdown 250 Ball’ leading up to America’s 250th birthday

Lee Greenwood will co-headline the Countdown 250 Ball, a black-tie celebration scheduled for July 3 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., as part of festivities leading into the nation’s 250th birthday. Organizers Countdown 250 and the Operation Renewed Hope Foundation said the event will serve as a centerpiece of Independence Day weekend, bringing together thousands of guests for live entertainment, tributes and a midnight countdown into the semiquincentennial year.Greenwood, whose sign

Gold Rush is Coming July 29th

Wed, July 29th – Sun, August 2ndParade & Vendor Sign-up forms are now available! CLICK HERE To Sign-UpThis Year’s Theme is Gold, Grit, & Glory: Celebrating Military History in Valdez.CLICK for the latest updates on your favorite Valdez Gold Rush Days Events.

‘The Great American Block Party’ 4th of July special to feature Zac Brown Band, Jon Batiste, Goo Goo Dolls & more

CBS will broadcast a live, three-hour primetime special on July 4th from the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Titled “The Great American Block Party 250,” the television event will feature appearances by Zac Brown Band, Jon Batiste, Goo Goo Dolls, and the duo The War and Treaty, hosted by “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil and “Entertainment Tonight” co-host Nischelle Turner. Further artists are expected to be named at a

‘The Great American Block Party’ 4th of July special to feature Zac Brown Band, Jon Batiste, Goo Goo Dolls & more

4th of July Road Closures

4th of July Road Closures –Hazelet & Fidalgo will be closed near Ruth Pond/Kelsey Dock on Saturday from 8 –1pm.Please follow No Parking signs and traffic control. Event Map & Parking Info

AVV’s FREE Summer Camps

6th through 8th GradersCamp Runs July 6th-9thRegistration deadline is 5pm July 3rdHiking | Kayaking | Games | Arts & CraftsClick Here for Details

841 Winter Haven St, Anchorage, AK

See the Property Website! https://dmdrealestatephotography.hd.pics/841-Winter-Haven-St :: Rebecca Brown, MountainAire Group - Northern Trust Real Estate - 904.349.4729 (c) :: Welcome home to this warm and inviting split-level residence nestled in an established East Anchorage neighborhood. Filled with natural light, the main living area features soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and an open-concept layout that creates a bright and airy atmosphere year-round. The cozy wood stove serves as a ch

Unite Sunday Morning Service

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

Unite Sunday Morning Service

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

One Mahoney outlined benefits of closing Hilcorp loophole; Another Mahoney now objects

Revenue Commissioner Lucinda Mahoney presented a proposed tax on Hilcorp and other oil and gas “pass through” entities to the Legislature in 2021, saying it was supported by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.Gov. Mike Dunleavy now claims that extending the corporate income tax to companies like Hilcorp and Glenfarne is a “poison pill” in the gas line bill.Dunleavy never admits this, but he supported this idea five years ago and had his revenue commissioner testify to that support. On Aug. 5, 2021 and again on

Alaska's vacant booth at Trump's state fair flop

Behold the sad spectacle of the Alaska booth at Trump’s state fair.As someone said on Reddit, “That rug really tied the room together, did it not?”I think what really ties the room together is the tattered rug and the vacant stool with a piece of paper on it, perhaps a flyer proclaiming the Trump Golden Age of Alaska.The dozens of Republican candidates for governor—all of whom wanted the others to surrender—could have taken turns putting their posters on the loneliest stool in D.C. Or the govern

Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling sensitive documents

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former National Security Advisor John Bolton departs U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland after a plea deal hearing on June 26, 2026 in Greenbelt, Maryland. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)John Bolton, a national security adviser to President Donald Trump in his first term, pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge of mishandling classified information, the Department of Justice said in a news release Friday.The plea resolves an 18-cou

Judge finds Alaska Division of Elections’ removal of Dan J Sullivan from US Senate race unlawful

Dan Sullivan of Petersburg announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate on May 29 to challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. (Photo courtesy of Dan Sullivan)An Anchorage judge ruled on Friday the Alaska Division of Elections’ decision to disqualify a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name as the incumbent was unlawful. The state immediately appealed the decision, sending the case to the Alaska Supreme Court on Monday.In the Friday night ruling, the judge determined Dan J. Sullivan, a retired

'Senator Sullivan' back on the ballot, awaits Supreme Court ruling Tuesday

The state should stop wasting money on right-wing Colorado attorney Chris Murray to try to keep Petersburg Dan ‘Senator’ Sullivan off the U.S. Senate election ballot, but doing so would be a confession that the Dunleavy administration is not acting in good faith.Superior Court Judge Thomas Mathews issued this decision Friday night that said it is illegal to deny Sullivan a place on the ballot because of his name.The Supreme Court says it will decide an appeal of the case by Tuesday with oral ar

Buff-breasted Sandpiper––an elegant visitor delights observers

By Kate Persons Every spring during migration, I keep a sharp eye out for a special shorebird–the elegant and charismatic buff-breasted sandpiper. In many years “buffys” are not even reported in the region, and sightings are usually of only one or two birds. So it seemed like a buffy bonanza this spring when over 20 of these beautiful sandpipers were reported on eBird after sightings between Safety Sound and the tundra ridges west of Nome. The buff-breasted sandpiper is a beauty. This delicate,

Alaska gasline corp. board member calls lawmakers ‘mosquitoes’ in AKLNG tax cut talks

The entrance to the Alaska Gasline Development Corp.'s Anchorage office is seen on Aug. 11, 2023. The state-owned AGDC is pushing for a massive project that would ship natural gas south from the North Slope, liquefy it and send it on tankers from Cook Inlet to Asian markets. The AGDC proposal is among many that have been raised since the 1970s to try commercialize the North Slope's stranded natural gas. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)A board member with the state-owned Alaska Gasline Devel