🌱 Patch AM: Police seek tips after woman found dead near Basher Trailhead

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In today's newsletter:

• Police seek tips after woman found dead near Basher Trailhead
• How can Anchorage shoppers spot fake designer deals this holiday season?
• Why an Anchorage-bound flight ended with passengers tackling a man

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and very cold, with a high of 4 and low of -3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very cold, temps: high: 6, low: -1.
• Wednesday: Very cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 12 and low of 5 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman reported missing is found dead near Anchorage's Basher Trailhead (adn.com) — Anchorage police say 28-year-old Kaitlyn Kaganak, reported missing earlier this month, was found dead near the Basher Trailhead off Basher Drive on Friday. Detectives are still investigating and believe some people may have information about her disappearance and death, urging anyone who knows more to contact APD or leave an anonymous tip with Anchorage Crime Stoppers.
   

2. Fake designer goods flood holiday sales: How Alaska shoppers can protect themselves (webcenterfairbanks.com) — Anchorage-based consumer advocates are warning Alaska shoppers about a surge in counterfeit designer goods during the holiday rush, especially online. They explain how scammers use fake discounts and urgency to trick buyers, and outline concrete steps Alaskans can take if they receive knockoffs, including contacting their card issuer, the BBB, and the Alaska Attorney General.
   

3. 'We're all going to die': Alaska Airlines passenger accused of trying to open cabin door midflight (ktvu.com) — An Alaska Airlines flight from Deadhorse to Anchorage ended with passengers restraining a man who allegedly tried to open the cabin door midflight and shouted that “we’re all going to die.” After landing in Anchorage, he was taken to Providence Hospital, where he reportedly described heavy drinking and hallucinations, and now faces a federal charge that could bring up to 20 years in prison.
   

4. Depth delivers again for SWDP boys as they claim second straight state wrestling title (adn.com) — Alaska’s top high school wrestlers wrapped up the ASAA state tournament at the Alaska Airlines Center, where the Student Wrestling Development Program repeated as Division I boys champions. Anchorage fans also saw Bettye Davis East Anchorage’s Kenya-Marie Bruno cap her first full season on the mat with a dominant girls 165-pound state title after switching from basketball.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 22

• AKtive Soles Happy Run
  AKtive Soles Performance Footwear , 642 S. Alaska St. Ste. 100 , Palmer
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• MyHouse "Morning Meeting with the Mayor"
  Gathering Grounds Cafe , 300 N. Willow St. , Wasilla
  9:00 am
• Youth Group
  Sutton Bible Church , 15748 Glenn Hwy , Sutton-Alpine
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Weekly Free Zoo Storytime sponsored by ConocoPhillips Alaska
  Gateway Hall , 4731 O'Malley Rd , Anchorage
  10:30 am

Thursday December 25

• Preschool Storytime
  Sutton Public Library , 11301 Chickaloon Way , Sutton
  11:00 am

Friday December 26

• Coffee Canines and Camaraderie
  Band of Brothers AK , 2050 N Merciful Cir , Wasilla
  12:00 pm
• Open Mic Night at Black Birch Books
  Black Birch Books , 2091 E. Bogard Rd. Suite 104 , Wasilla
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Coffee with a Veteran at Black Birch Books
  Black Birch Books , 2901 E. Bogard Rd #104 , Wasilla
  10:00 am

Sunday December 28

• Zoo Lights — The Alaska Zoo
  Alaska Zoo , 4731 O'Malley Rd , Anchorage
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Weirdo Wednesdays with Misfits
  Shell , 3950 S Knik Goose Bay Rd , Wasilla
  5:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Aladdin Jr.
  The Glenn Massay Theater , 8295 E College Dr , Palmer
  7:00 pm

Saturday March 21

• ALYESKA RESORT,ALASKA (3 Spots Open)
  Alyeska Resort , 1000 Arlberg Ave , Girdwood
  11:00 am

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