Beste Ketchikan podcaster (2024)

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Yukon Adventure Part 2 - Itinerary Review 14:37

8h ago14:37

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Let's head to the Yukon Territory with Mosaic Earth Travel and take an in depth look at the Yukon Explorer Itinerary. We'll visit Whitehorse, Carcross, Haines Junction, Kluane National Park and Dawson City.

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Election Updates, Flu Season and the Capitol Christmas Tree 4:14

18h ago4:14

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The Alaska Division of Elections processed an additional 677 votes from rural precincts, narrowing the number of uncounted areas to four. No race leaders shifted, but the ballot measure to repeal ranked-choice voting is now closer, with “yes” votes leading by just over 4,000 out of nearly 247,000 total votes. On Nov. 12, Alaska will begin counting …

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Alaska Square Dance 37:00

2d ago37:00

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Niles Corporon is joined by Hilary Koch and Dale Miller to talk about square dancing in Ketchikan.Av Local First Media Group

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Something Rotten 46:48

3d ago46:48

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Niles Corporon is joined by Elizabeth Nelson and Amanda Glanzer to talk about First City Players' upcoming production of Something Rotten.Av Local First Media Group

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Presidential Election and Alaska's House Race 5:15

4d ago5:15

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Today, Alaskans will vote for president, a U.S. House representative, and state legislature seats, while also deciding on two ballot measures. Ballot Measure 1 would raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2027 and provide sick leave. Ballot Measure 2 seeks to repeal the ranked-choice voting and open primary system. Voters need identification and have unt…

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Episode 421 - Mountain goat madness 1:23:15

4d ago1:23:15

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Having Melissa Castle on the podcast to talk about wild Alaskan mountain goat hunts is becoming an annual thing. In this episode we recap her hunt with Marian Giannulis (another adventurous Alaskan who happened to have the tag) which involved, among other things, traversing a glacier and the billy falling off a cliff. Check out the On Step Alaska w…

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Election, Economy and DUI's 3:59

5d ago3:59

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With Election Day close, Juneau voters are casting ballots in record numbers, deciding on Alaska’s U.S. House seat, ranked-choice voting, and a minimum wage increase. The House race between Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Nick Begich is highly competitive, though Juneau has seen limited direct outreach. Over 80,000 ballots have been cast state…

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Nick Begich - House Rep. Candidate 16:13

5d ago16:13

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Join Niles Corporon as he talks with Republican House Candidate Nick Begich about the upcoming election.Av Local First Media Group

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Troopers Indicted and Fentanyl in Prisons 4:29

8d ago4:29

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Alaska state troopers Joseph Miller and Jason Woodruff have been indicted by a grand jury in Kenai on first-degree assault charges. The charges stem from an incident where they allegedly caused severe injuries to a man they misidentified as having an outstanding arrest warrant. Initially charged with fourth-degree assault in August, the charges wer…

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John Wayne Howe - House Rep. Candidate 16:21

8d ago16:21

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Niles Corporon is joined by Alaskan Independence Party candidate John Wayne Howe to discuss his run for U.S. House Representative.Av Local First Media Group

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Voters, Polls and Halloween 4:19

9d ago4:19

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Alaska voters head to the polls on November 5 to select their preferred presidential candidate and decide on the U.S. House race. Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola faces Republican Nick Begich in a contest that could affect the Republican House majority. If no candidate secures over 50% of the vote, ranked-choice voting will determine the winner. Alaska…

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Brian Curtis - Heroes Exhibit 23:33

9d ago23:33

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Join Niles Corporon as he talks with local artist, Brian Curtis about his upcoming exhibit, "Heroes" at the Star Gallery.Av Local First Media Group

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Mary Peltola - Interview with Joe Williams 17:18

10d ago17:18

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Guest host Joseph Williams interviews Congress Woman Mary Peltola while on her visit to Ketchikan.Av Local First Media Group

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Douglas Highway Accident and Political Ads 5:07

10d ago5:07

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A pedestrian accident on Douglas Highway in Juneau early yesterday involved a 69-year-old woman driving a red Honda CRV and a 61-year-old male pedestrian, who was critically injured and transported to Bartlett Regional Hospital. Both lanes near Cordova Street were closed for two hours as police and rescue teams responded. The Juneau Police Departme…

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Tax Relief and Flood Recovery 5:09

11d ago5:09

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The IRS announced disaster tax relief for Juneau residents and businesses impacted by the Mendenhall Glacier flood. Taxpayers have until May 1, 2025, to file federal tax returns and make payments. Relief is automatic for those with IRS-registered addresses in the disaster area, but those outside it must contact the IRS. Uninsured losses from the di…

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KPD Halloween Safety Program 15:39

11d ago15:39

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Niles Corporon is joined by Lieutenant Andy Bernstein to talk about KPD's Halloween Safety Program.Av Local First Media Group

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Episode 420 - Fly fishing, rare trout and writing 35:36

11d ago35:36

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Sage Marshall is a freelance journalist and writer for Field and Stream. He is also the author of Echolocation his first book. In this episode we discuss writing, clickbait content, Field and Stream’s product testing methodology, fly fishing, Gila trout and his book. Here is the link to the Field and Stream fly rod test mentioned. Check out the On …

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Historic Apologies and Generative AI 5:14

12d ago5:14

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Through Thursday, early voting in Alaska reached 20,001 ballots, with the pace ahead of both 2020 and 2022 turnout. Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher reported that 9,882 Alaskans voted in person within the first two days, marking a faster rate than previous years. Currently, Republicans account for 37% of early voters, even though they m…

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Federal Apologies and Halloween feats 5:17

15d ago5:17

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President Joe Biden will formally apologize on Friday for the U.S. government’s role in forcibly assimilating Indigenous children through boarding schools, a system where thousands suffered abuse and loss of cultural identity. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, who spearheaded an investigation into these schools, will join him in Arizona for this hist…

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Trunk or Treat 26:31

16d ago26:31

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Niles Corporon is joined by Rotary 2000 club president Christy Willis, and treasurer Mike Beach to promote the 17th annual Trunk or Treat and the 100th anniversary of Rotary in Ketchikan.Av Local First Media Group

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Courtroom Scandals and Seasonal Speed Limits 6:30

16d ago6:30

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Federal prosecutors in Anchorage have requested that a man's 2019 assault conviction be vacated due to a conflict of interest involving U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred and Prosecutor Karen Vandergaw. The two were involved in a relationship during the trial of Johnny-Lee Preston Burk, who was convicted of assaulting federal officials. Prose…

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CBJ's $2 Million Dollar Flood Plan and Political Endorsements 4:05

17d ago4:05

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Alaska Native educators have developed reading standards for the state’s 23 official Native languages, presented to the Board of Education on October 9. If adopted, these standards will fulfill the state's reading requirements while emphasizing cultural literacy and oral traditions. The standards, created with the support of Sealaska Heritage Insti…

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Reverse Trick or Treat 21:40

17d ago21:40

21:40

Niles Corporon is Joined by Amber Williams-Baldwin to talk about reverse trick or treat and how to help make Halloween more inclusive for everyone.Av Local First Media Group

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Open Mic 47:44

18d ago47:44

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Join Niles Corporon and Joe Williams as they discuss the past, present, and future of Open Mic in Ketchikan.Av Local First Media Group

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Early Voting Begins, Weather Interferes 7:40

18d ago7:40

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Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and Republican Nick Begich debated in Anchorage, touching on issues like Alaska’s economy, transgender athletes, and ranked choice voting. Begich criticized Peltola’s stance on oil drilling and voiced support for banning transgender women from women’s sports, while Peltola emphasized her bipartisan work. The two also de…

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Episode 419 - Fly out moose 38:21

18d ago38:21

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Ryan John and I recap his fly out moose hunt in interior Alaska from September. We discuss good hunting buddies, breaking down moose, packing, hanging meat, hunting calibers and the details of the hunt itself. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrus…

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Juneau Faces Another Flooding and Election Day Endorsments 5:02

19d ago5:02

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Juneau facing more flooding due to another glacial release, a number of trees and debris have been reported in the river and have may washed downstream into Stephen's Passage. some homes along view drive may have up to 3 feet of water in their yards, At 3am it was down to 8.67 feet as of 4:13 this morning Flood waters have receded below flood stage…

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What Alaska Voters Need to Know Before Nov 5th 5:30

22d ago5:30

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Early voting for Alaska's election begins on Monday, October 21, with the deadline to request absentee ballots approaching. Voters will rank their choices for president, U.S. House, and state races. They will also vote on two statewide ballot measures: Ballot Measure 1: Proposes raising the state minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2027 and adding sick …

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Goldbelt's Port Proposal, City Surprised 7:02

22d ago7:02

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The Alaska Division of Elections has discontinued its ballot dropbox program, requiring absentee voters to either mail ballots with $1.46 postage or drop them off at election offices across the state. Absentee ballots need to be postmarked by Election Day, but voters are encouraged to mail them early to ensure timely processing. A recent report sho…

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Grant Echohawk - State House Rep. Candidate 32:26

23d ago32:26

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Join Niles Corporon as he talks with State House candidate Grant Echohawk about his upcoming community listening session on reproductive health, reproductive rights, and wellbeing.Av Local First Media Group

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Capitol City Collisions and Arrests 6:55

24d ago6:55

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Nearly 18 months after a fatal collision on Egan Drive, 57-year-old Patrick Dealexandro has been arrested on charges including manslaughter and DUI. The incident involved a truck crossing over a median and hitting a turning car, resulting in the death of a 27-year-old Juneau resident. Dealexandro is currently held on $30,000 bail, with his next cou…

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Elections, Debates and Repeals 6:48

25d ago6:48

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The Legislative Affairs Agency is considering implementing a new security screening system at the Alaska Capitol, similar to airport checkpoints. The plan would involve hiring a private firm to screen visitors and incoming packages. The proposal, still awaiting approval, will be discussed by the Legislative Council on Dec. 12. On Indigenous Peoples…

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Episode 418 - All things moose 1:11:00

25d ago1:11:00

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Kyle Wilkinson recaps his moose hunting program. We discuss calling, rut activity, scouting, hunting possible high-traffic areas, caliber, moose population and his successful moose hunt. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned bu…

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Indigenous Peoples Day and Alaska's House Seat Debates 5:06

26d ago5:06

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The Elders and Youth Conference and the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention will bring thousands to Anchorage this week. The events feature discussions on culture, land stewardship, and issues facing Alaska Natives, including subsistence rights and voting access. Alaska, the first state to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day, joi…

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Shifting Seas and Shaking Ground: Alaska's Economic and Environmental Challenges 4:59

29d ago4:59

4:59

In this episode of Local First News, we report on the pressing issues impacting Alaska. Alaskans face significant economic and environmental challenges, from the $1.8 billion hit to the seafood industry and new tariffs for cruise passengers in Haines to over 400 earthquakes rattling the state. But first, we will update you on a potential Suicide Ba…

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FIL-AM FEST 2024 28:44

29d ago28:44

28:44

Niles Corporon is joined by Alma Manabat Parker and Czarina Cabillo to talk about Filipino American History Month and the 4th annual Filipino American Festival.Av Local First Media Group

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Red Lantern Burlesque 28:26

30d ago28:26

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Niles Corporon is joined by Jackie Pope and Jillian Piazza of the Red Lantern.Av Local First Media Group

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WISH October Events 20:00

1M ago20:00

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Join Niles Corporon as he talks with Eryn Rupert and Molly O'Rear about WISH and their schedule of upcoming events for October.Av Local First Media Group

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Episode 417 - All things fly fishing 1:04:03

1M ago1:04:03

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Kyle Wilkinson from Bear Paw River Guides is back to recap the summer fly fishing season. We discuss the runs and also dive into waders, fly line, wading boots, rods, reels and of course flies. If you're thinking about spending your Perm Fund check on fly fishing gear, or if you're in the Lower 48 and you're working on the Christmas list, listen to…

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Municipal Election result updates 6:06

1M ago6:06

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In this episode of Local First News, we report on he latest from Juneau’s municipal election, where voter turnout has surpassed last year's numbers. We also bring you a breakdown of key measures, including updates on local bond initiatives and the outcome of the controversial "Ship-Free Saturday" proposition. Plus, the Juneau Huskies dominate the f…

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Retrials, Fishing and Flood Mitigation 4:59

1M ago4:59

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A Kodiak-based pollock trawler's accidental catch of 2,000 king salmon has led to the closure of a Gulf of Alaska fishery, causing layoffs and stranding $9 million worth of pollock. The closure is expected to cost millions in lost revenue and tax dollars. CBJ presented its first phase of a flood mitigation plan, which includes heavy-duty sandbags f…

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Voter Registration Deadline Coming Up, Cruise Passanger Fees in Haines 5:25

1M ago5:25

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In Juneau's recent election, 60% of voters rejected Proposition 2, which aimed to ban cruise ships on Saturdays. Opponents spent $600,000 to defeat the measure, with significant support from local businesses and large cruise companies like Disney. Supporters raised less than $1,000. Alaska residents have until Sunday, October 6, to register to vote…

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Local Elections; From Cruise Ships to Drug Busts 6:14

1M ago6:14

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With 23% of ballots counted, the "Ship-Free Saturdays" proposition is failing, while propositions one and three, regarding funding for city projects, are passing. The recall bids for Board of Education members are failing, and Mayor Beth Weldon is leading her re-election bid with 60% of the vote. Full results will be updated Friday. Investigators w…

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Local Elections and Military Close Calls 5:36

1M ago5:36

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Today is Election Day in Juneau, with ballots needing to be postmarked by today or submitted in person by 8 PM at designated drop boxes. In-person voting centers at City Hall and the Mendenhall Valley Library are available for those needing assistance or preferring to vote in person. The ballot includes the mayoral race, assembly and board of educa…

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Episode 416 - Fly out caribou 58:07

1M ago58:07

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Harrison Gottschling recaps his caribou hunt, making friends at air strips, his favorite ways to eat game meat, journaling and being attacked by owls.Av On Step Alaska

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New Laws, New Bills and Alaska's Natural Gas supply 5:05

1M ago5:05

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Alaska ranks fourth in the nation for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. To address the crisis, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 151 into law on September 3. The law, effective January 1, creates a commission to review unsolved cases and mandates cultural training for new officers. It also requires an assessment of law enforcemen…

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Banned Book Week 38:37

1M ago38:37

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Niles Corporon is joined by librarians Kathy Bolling and Pat Tully to talk about Banned Book Week and challenged books at the Ketchikan Public Library.Av Local First Media Group

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Rotary Club of Ketchikan 45:52

2M ago45:52

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Niles Corporon is Joined by current Rotary President Ben Edwards to talk about Rotary Club of Ketchikan.Av Local First Media Group

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Cruise Free Saturdays and Minimum Wage 5:02

2M ago5:02

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A group opposing the initiative to ban cruise ships from Juneau on Saturdays has raised more than $300,000. Major donations include $75,000 from a Norwegian Cruise Line affiliate and Westmark Hotels, among others. The anti-initiative campaign is being managed by Anchorage-based firm Thompson & Co. Alaska is holding public hearings ahead of November…

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Alaska's Life Expectancy and Whooping Cough Epidemic 5:29

2M ago5:29

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Alaska saw the largest drop in life expectancy in the U.S. in 2021, falling from 76.6 to 74.5 years, largely due to COVID-19 and drug overdoses. While life expectancy has since risen to 77.2 years in 2023, it remains below pre-pandemic levels. Overdoses and accidents were significant factors, with cancer and heart disease remaining top causes of de…

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