🌱 Initial Anchorage Election Results + 2 Locals Indicted For Murder

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First, today's weather:

A thick cloud cover. High: 40 Low: 26.

Here are the top three stories in Anchorage today:

1. Initial election results are showing that most Anchorage Assembly and school board incumbents are successfully holding off their challengers. As of Wednesday, incumbents Forrest Dunbar of East Anchorage, Meg Zaletel of Midtown, and Kameron Perez-Verdia of West Anchorage all have solid leads of 8 to 16 points over their challengers. South Anchorage contenders Randy Sulte is holding a razor-thin margin over incumbent John Weddleton. Election results will be certified on Apr. 26. (Alaska Public Media News)
2. Two Anchorage men have been indicted for the murder of a man whose body was discovered in a tote in a local residence last month. Adam Pringle and Daniel Rocero allegedly killed Kennan Wegener on Mar. 18. They are facing counts of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and evidence tampering. (Alaska Native News)
3. Once it completes an inventory reduction, Anchorage ski shop SkiAK is closing after eight years in business. The store has served the local community as well as national sports teams for the Olympics and World Cup. “There is a bit of heartache,” said owner Russell Sell. “I’ve made tremendous friends who have been our suppliers. I’ve had valuable staff over the years that have given their time and I honor that.” (Alaska's News Source)

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Today in Anchorage:

• Rock Climbing Clinic - Atwood Center Climbing Wall (8:00 AM)
• AARP Tax Help - Anchorage Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Identity's Q-Club - Virtual Event By Identity, Inc. (5:30 PM)
• Open Boating - Moseley Sports Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Alaska 529 has launched an education savings incentive program to boost post-secondary enrollment and encourage families to save for education. Learn more in this press release. (Press Release Desk)
• The National Small Business Week Virtual Summit is set for May 2-5. Anchorage small business owners are encouraged to register today for networking and development opportunities! (Press Release Desk)
• Alaska lawmakers are considering a $2,600 payment per resident in 2022 as an “energy rebate.” Before the rebate can go to eligible residents, the House and Senate must sign the bill into law by Jul. 1. (Anchorage Daily News)

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