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Seattle Kraken stars visit Anchorage for youth hockey camp, community days

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2 years ago

June 18, 2024

Seattle Kraken stars visit Anchorage for youth hockey camp, community days

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Kids 12 and under are lacing up the skates with some extra help this week.

The Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League made their return to Anchorage for the third year in a row, hosting community events in partnership with the Bristol Bay Native Corporation.

“In many ways, Seattle is just down the street here from Anchorage,” BBNC President and CEO Jason Metrokin said. “Having the team and the players come up and hang out in Anchorage and get exposure to our state is just a great way to build that connection and that relationship that we hope lasts for a long time.”

Youth coaches affiliated with the organization, alongside defenseman Jamie Oleksiak, team mascot Buoy, and the Anchorage Hockey Association will spend the next week hosting hockey training practices at the 8, 10, and 12U level, giving the youngsters the opportunity to learn from a former first round draft selection.

“It’s been really cool getting to know the city and everyone’s hockey journey”, Oleksiak said. “It’s nice to be able to take time and really talk to everybody and feel the community and what not. It’s been a really cool experience.”

In addition to the training, fans and families were given opportunities to take photos and get autographs on June 16 at the teams community barbecue.

“It’s fantastic, you don’t see it very often, supporting the states that don’t have an NHL team,” event attendee Christopher Donahue said. “It’s always good to see some of these big guys come down.”

The newest franchise in the leagues history, the Kraken began play in 2021 with Oleksiak joining the squad by way of the expansion draft after spending time with the Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins. But despite the team’s young age, the hope is that events and partnerships like this could lead to more.

“There’s talk about maybe bringing a NHL game to the state of Alaska. I don’t know the possibilities of that but we’d love to host an NHL game,” Metrokin said. “Maybe that dream will come true some day.”

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Seattle named one of the most stressed, burned-out cities in the U.S. for work – MyNorthwest.com

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11 hours ago

January 12, 2026

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Seattle named one of the most stressed, burned-out cities in the U.S. for work – MyNorthwest.com

Seattle is among the most stressed-out, burned-out, anxious cities when it comes to its employment, according to a new study.

According to a new study from Compare the Market, Seattle ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for work stress and burnout. Only Atlanta ranked higher.

“Seattle comes in at No. 2 for the USA, but despite having a much lower score than Atlanta, its higher population of 780,995 and 2,498 searches per 100,000 people around anxiety-related searches still make it a very anxious city, with a score of 76.06,” the study wrote.

In the past year, workers in Seattle searched for “stress relief” more than 4,990 times, according to the study.

In the U.S., San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Kansas City, and Portland rounded out the top 10. Three cities in Canada — Victoria, London, Ontario, and Ottawa — ranked above Seattle for most work-related stress and anxiety. San Francisco was close behind Seattle in the study’s ranking.

Researchers studied search terms related to work, such as “work burnout,” “work depression,” “work stress,” and “how to deal with work stress,” across all U.S. cities, compiling them into a point scale.

“Reducing work stress starts with creating a healthier work environment, where balance and support are prioritised,” Compare the Market General Manager Steven Spicer. “Simple steps like regular breaks, open communication, and mindfulness can go a long way in easing anxiety.”

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UPDATE: Another incident reported near ‘the curve’ toward southwest end of westbound West Seattle Bridge

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23 hours ago

January 12, 2026

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UPDATE: Another incident reported near ‘the curve’ toward southwest end of westbound West Seattle Bridge

9:38 PM: SPD is arriving at the scene of another incident repoorted near “the curve” by the Walking On Logs/Welcome to West Seattle pullout, on this rainy night. We haven’t seen a visual but emergency radio describes a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria “in the grass” off the road. Apparently no injuries, as SFD has been canceled. No pole or other damage this time, police told dispatch.

10:23 PM: Officers just told dispatch they’ll be blocking both westbound lanes for a bit while the tow truck driver does their work.

10:50 PM: Both westbound lanes have reopened.

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49ers Set to Face the Seattle Seahawks in Divisional Round

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January 11, 2026

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49ers Set to Face the Seattle Seahawks in Divisional Round

The San Francisco 49ers will continue their postseason run, next up against the No. 1 seed Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field for the NFC Divisional Round.

The 49ers defeated the No. 3 seed Philadelphia Eagles on the road during Wild Card Weekend. With the win, San Francisco advances to the NFC Divisional Round. As the lowest seed in the conference, the 49ers will face the top seed team, the Seahawks. San Francisco and Seattle will meet for the third time this season, the 49ers taking the first matchup and the Seahawks taking the second. Winner of the Divisional Round will advance to the NFC Championship, the final round ahead of Super Bowl LX at Levi’s® Stadium.

Time, date, and broadcast information for the 49ers vs. Seahawks Divisional Round contest will be announced following the conclusion of the NFL’s Wild Card Weekend.

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