Alaska in Focus: Missing Person Alerts, Legislative Sparks, and Arctic Thunder Fun! 📰🪂

🚨 MISSING PERSON ALERT: Phokham Khamnivong

The Anchorage Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating 43-year-old Phokham Khamnivong, last seen Feb. 15 near the 4400 block of Parsons Ave. Authorities are concerned for his wellbeing due to mental illness and limited English fluency.

👀 Description: 5’7”, 130 lbs, black hair, brown eyes
👕 Wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, black Nike shoes, towel/sheet necklace
🖋 Unknown tattoos on both arms and back

📞 Tip APD: 3-1-1 | 💻 Anonymous tips

⚠️ Immediate action could save a life! 

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🏛 Sullivan’s Legislative Address Sparks Debate

Sen. Dan Sullivan fired up the Alaska Legislature on Feb. 18, 2026, taking aim at national Democrats while touting the “Alaska comeback” under Trump-era policies. He spotlighted $1.4B in Rural Health Transformation Funds, military expansion, Coast Guard icebreakers, and big economic wins. A mix of bragging rights and bold promises.

💬 Lawmakers didn’t hold back, grilling Sullivan on Medicaid limits, rural health access, and how the funds will actually be spent, while protesters outside the Capitol made it clear the public is watching every move.

💡 Impact: These debates shape healthcare, funding, and policy for thousands of Alaskans, making this more than just a speech — it’s a roadmap for what comes next. #AlaskaPolitics #HealthCare #SullivanSpeech

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🎭 General Hospital Pays Tribute to Luke Spencer – A Shared Alaskan Legacy

Many Alaskans have tuned in to ABC’s General Hospital since its earliest days, and the special Feb. 20 episode honors Luke Spencer and actor Anthony Geary, celebrating a character and performer who became a daytime TV legend.

📺 The tribute features flashbacks, emotional cast moments, and decades of unforgettable scenes that so many Alaskans grew up watching in living rooms from Anchorage to Fairbanks and beyond.
💌 Fun fact: Luke + Laura’s 1981 wedding drew 30 million viewers, a moment etched in TV history.
🕊️ Geary passed away on December 14, 2025 at age 78, after complications from a planned surgery, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most iconic figures in soap opera history. 

💡  A Piece of Alaskan Nostalgia: For generations of Alaskans, General Hospital wasn’t just a show. It was part of daily life, and this tribute honors both the character and the man who brought him to life. #GeneralHospital #LukeAndLaura #DaytimeTV #AlaskaFans

🔎 Lost Women of Alaska – True Crime Spotlight

“Lost Women of Alaska” follows the chilling murders of Alaska Native women, including Kathleen Jo Henry and Veronica Abouchuk, and the investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of their killer, Brian Steven Smith, who was sentenced to 226 years in prison. The series examines not only the crimes themselves but also the systemic challenges facing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) in Alaska, from social vulnerability to gaps in public safety protections.

📅 Air Date: Feb. 25, 8/7c on Investigation Discovery | Streaming on HBO Max
🎥 Watch: Investigation Discovery

💡 Alaska in Focus: Highlights the real human impact of MMIW cases and the communities seeking justice for victims. #MMIW #AlaskaCrime #TrueCrime

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🔥 American Red Cross of Alaska – Free Smoke Alarm Installations

Did you know home fires can spread in as little as two minutes? Smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half, and the American Red Cross of Alaska provides free smoke alarms and installs them for you throughout the year to keep your home safe.

✅ Sign up for an appointment: Free Installation
More info: Red Cross Alaska

💡 Safety Tip: Make sure alarms are on every level and inside/outside bedrooms. It could save your family. #FireSafety #Anchorage #RedCrossAK

🪂 Arctic Thunder Open House 2026 – Golden Knights Return!

The U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team returns to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for free-fall demonstrations at the Arctic Thunder Open House, one of Alaska’s largest public aviation events.

🚁 Highlights: Golden Knights, Blue Angels, F‑22 Raptors, and static aircraft displays
🎟 Free & open to all. Tag who you’re bringing!
🎥 Sneak peek: JBER Facebook Reel

💡 Community Fun: The perfect summer weekend for aviation fans and families alike! #ArcticThunder2026 #GoldenKnights #JBER #FamilyFun

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