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Alaska is one of the most Independent places in the world, so it comes as no surprise that robust Independence day celebrations are happening across the state, as America celebrates 250 years. Below are just some of the exciting community events happening across the state. Times and locations are subject to change, so be sure to verify the when and where of the Alaskan 4th of July celebration you intend on participating in, with the official event organizer.

The Catch The King Alaska Lottery has surpassed $200,000 and it’s growing larger every hour! One lucky Alaskan will win and it could be you if you have a ticket, get them at AKLottery.org. Catch The King is the only Alaska Lottery to call every winner every time and last Sunday we dialed up Bethel to talk to Frank Gregory to tell him he won $6,593! The Next Drawing is Sunday Night July 5th! Tickets at AKLottery.org. Catch The King, Alaskan Winners Helping Alaskan Causes

There are more than 193,000 reasons to play Catch The King Alaska Lottery…including the massive progressive Jackpot standing at more than $193,000+ dollars! You and everyone who plays Catch The King help real Alaskan Causes. And a special thanks to our Father’s Day winner, Nick Miguel from Utqiagvik. Nick got the call that he won $5,488! We will draw another winner this Sunday Night, tickets and info at AKLottery.org. Catch The King Alaskan Winners Helping Alaskan Causes!

A strong El Niño is now officially underway in the central Pacific. NOAA/NWS Alaska's Senior Climate Scientist, Brian Brettschnider takes a deep dive into what exactly El Niño is and what it means to Alaska in the coming months through this winter.