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• 20 breweries on tap for Haines Beer Fest

  15-05-2016 22:00
  
  Beer drinkers will take a flavorful tour of Alaska and the Yukon at the upcoming 24th annual Alaska Craft Beer and Home Brew Fest. More than 20 brewers will share their concoctions with nearly 2,000 attendees.
  Southeast Alaska State Fair (Photo courtesy of KHNS)Haines Brewing Company owner Paul Wheeler says the local festival was a major motivation for him to start his brewery.
  “Having a beer festival in Haines without having a brewery in Haines just seemed kind of ridiculous, so
  
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• Anchorage Fire Department Responds to Southside Brush Fire

  15-05-2016 04:43
  
  6:57 pm-
  Just before 7 pm this evening, Anchorage Fire Department Deputy Chief Jodie Hettrick said by phone that the south side brush fire was knocked down and contained. Hettrick said the Pioneer Peak hotshot crew came in from Palmer to assist.
  “I think we have it contained, just mopping up and making sure all hotspots are extinguished.” Hettrick said.
  earlier story-
  6:24 pm-
  The Anchorage fire department is working to contain a five to seven acre brush fire west of Elmore road
  
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• Fire Department Responds to Anchorage Brush Fire

  15-05-2016 04:27
  
  6:57 pm-
  Just before 7 pm this evening, Anchorage Fire Department Deputy Chief Jodie Hettrick said by phone, that the south side brush fire was knocked down and contained. Hettrick said the Pioneer Peak hotshot crew came in from Palmer to assist.
  “I think we have it contained, just mopping up and making sure all hotspots are extinguished.” Hettrick said.
  earlier story-
  6:24 pm
  The Anchorage Fire Department is working to contain a five to seven acre brush fire west of Elmore road
  
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