Gabriella Rinehart throwing a lightweight hammer during nan Kachemak Bay Highland Games connected July 6. (Jamie Diep/KBBI)

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Alaska’s lieutenant politician makes her lawsuit for Congress. Also, Susitna Valley fishers spot grounds debased king salmon runs successful what was erstwhile a vibrant fishery. And, Alaska Native students link to their cultures successful Kotzebue.

Clarise Larson successful Juneau
Ashlyn O’Hara successful Kenai
Colleen Love successful Talkeetna
Jamie Diep successful Homer
Sage Smiley successful Bethel
Desiree Hagen successful Kotzebue

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