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Moose Meat Delivered Following Collisions
Channel 2 NewsThe Alaska Moose Federation said motorists and moose have been getting a break on the roads this winter compared to last season. When a collision does occur, volunteers with the organization respond to the scene removing the carcass and delivering it to... -
Holiday Donation Season Wraps Up For Anchorage Charities
Channel 2 NewsThe approach of Christmas day means the end of the holiday donation season for Anchorage charities. December 24th is the last day the Salvation Army "Red Kettle" volunteers will be ringing their iconic bells while collecting change to help those in...Tags: Human Interest, The Salvation Army, Christmas, Holidays
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Mitzvah Mall Provides Good Deeds as Gifts
Channel 2 NewsCongregation Beth Sholom hosted the fifth "Mitzvah Mall" Sunday afternoon, entry was free. The annual event was a place where shoppers could make donations to local non-profits and charities in honor of the person they were buying a gift for.... -
Alaskans Make Last Minute Donations To Receive 2012 Tax Deductions
Channel 2 NewsWe are just days away from the New Year and that means people who want to make a charitable donation and receive a tax credit for it, must act quick. The Salvation Army said making a donation before January 1 will not only help you when it comes to tax...Tags: Human Interest, The Salvation Army
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Lucky Times Pull-Tabs Operator Sentenced in Plea Deal
Channel 2 NewsAn Anchorage pull-tab shop operator will serve six months in jail and pay restitution of more than $25,000 to charities defrauded by his business, according to a plea agreement announced by state prosecutors Friday. Abraham J. Spicola, 37, pleaded guilty...Tags: Prosecution, Unemployment Benefits, Social Issues, Trials, Punishment
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Blood Bank of Alaska Needs Donors During Holidays
Channel 2 NewsLess than 5 percent of Alaskans donate blood, according to the Blood Bank of Alaska. During this time of year they often see even fewer donations. Officials said the slowest time is from the week before Thanksgiving until New Years Day, since most people...Tags: Human Interest, Holidays
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Veterans Day Spurs "Cellphone For Soldiers" Drive
Channel 2 NewsVeterans Day is celebrated every November 11th, but all-month long, a national non-profit wants your old cellphones for a good cause. It’s called “Cell Phones for Soldiers,” and this year it has partnered up with Wells Fargo at all...Tags: Cell Phones, Veterans Day
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Local Republicans & Democrats Upset about Unidentified Financial Donors
Channel 2 NewsLocal candidate campaigning is getting fierce with less than three days until the state election. Democrats and Republicans are upset about how each opposing party is receiving funding. It all has to do with political action committees, which are also...Tags: Republican Party, Democratic Party, Regional Elections, Politics, U.S. Supreme Court
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Alaska Deploys Volunteers to the East Coast To Deal with Storm Aftermath
Channel 2 NewsThe American Red Cross of Alaska is deploying four volunteers to the East Coast to help deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Late last week, the American Red Cross of Alaska sent Katie Bender, a member of their advanced public affairs team, to...Tags: Relief and Aid Organizations, American Red Cross
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AFD Responds to Residential Structure Fire in West Anchorage
Channel 2 NewsThe Anchorage Fire Department responded Tuesday morning to a residential structure fire in West Anchorage. AFD said occupants reported hearing a loud boom before flames burned the structure near the 3600 block of Aldren Circle. AFD's Spenard unit were...Tags: American Red Cross
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Fish Biologist Alleges Huge Discrepancy in Pebble Salmon Estimates
Channel 2 NewsTonight (Sunday), on the eve of a major public forum concerning the Pebble Mine, Pebble opponents are saying they're deeply concerned over apparent discrepancies in Pebble's $120 million dollar environmental study on its own proposed project. That...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Nature Conservancy, Business Enterprises, Conservation, Science and Technology
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Southcentral High Wind Warning Moves to Wednesday
Channel 2 NewsA high wind warning Tuesday for Southcentral Alaska from the National Weather Service updated a high wind watch issued Monday, with conditions now expected to peak on Wednesday. A flood warning has also been issued for parts of Prince William Sound,...Tags: Bodies of Water, Weather Warnings, American Red Cross, Rivers
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