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Tim Lightner

@LightnerTim

While they may be held by many, opinions are mine alone.

 Anchorage, Alaska
Joined August 2011
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I started out last night on the red eye, heading to Louisville, KY for the NCSEA Leadership Symposium. Passed the moose at ANC at took my obligatory picture. Last layover here in Chicago. Will be good to see friends and colleagues.
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First Alert: Strong winds return to the Mat-Su with more snow heading to Southeast alaskasnewssource.com/2025/1…. CRAZY winds in Anchorage. Trees are bowing with the stronger gusts.
First Alert: Strong winds return to the Mat-Su with more snow heading to Southeast

First Alert: Strong winds return to the Mat-Su with more snow heading to Southeast

Today's Alaska weather forecast from Alaska's Weather Source.

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One way to get your heart racing!!
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Early-morning earthquake on Thanksgiving jostles Southcentral Alaska alaskasnewssource.com/2025/1…
Early-morning earthquake on Thanksgiving jostles Southcentral

Early-morning earthquake on Thanksgiving jostles Southcentral

A M6 earthquake jostled many residents in Southcentral Alaska on Thanksgiving morning.

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Replying to @elonmuskTN
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We have reviewed a M3.7 earthquake that occurred at 8:25 pm, 3 miles deep and 14 miles E of Tyonek. This event was felt throughout the Anchorage area and in the Kenai Peninsula. For more info, or to submit a “Did You Feel It” report, please go to earthquake.alaska.edu/event/…

Tyonek M3.7 | Alaska Earthquake Center

Alaskan Earthquake Center

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Just overnighted in Minneapolis, MN. Today will meet a colleague and then drive to Hayward, WI. Looking forward to a week and a half of knowledge transfering.
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It’s that time! Headed to Albuquerque for the National Tribal Child Support Association conference. Ten hour travel day. #WorthIt
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After a leg of my trip getting cancelled and re-booking, I’m now at my gate and ready to head to Norfolk, VA for ERICSA!!
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A three hour layover and then on to Washington DC.
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Leaving Anchorage to Portland and then Washington DC for the 2025 @NCSEA1 Policy Forum and Board meeting.
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I’m humbled and honored to be the recipient a 2024 NCSEA Honorary Lifetime Membership. I'm proud of NCSEA and its members to better the lives of children and families. Thank you to the incredible NCSEA President Erin Frisch for awarding me, for her support, and her leadership.
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At departure gate to head to NCSEA Board Retreat, Board meeting and NCSEA Leaderahip Symposium. Anchorage to DC to Detroit. Glad to be headed out and attending.
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12/00 am at the end of the longest day of the year in Alaska! Still light out!!
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Anchorage sees fastest climb to 100″ of snow on record

Anchorage sees fastest climb to 100″ of snow on record

Anchorage hit a rare milestone Monday morning with the overnight snow dump and set a new record for reaching it.

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Incredible!! Anchorage reaches 70 inches of snow this season with more in the forecast alaskasnewssource.com/2023/1…
Anchorage reaches 70 inches of snow this season with more in the forecast

Anchorage reaches 70 inches of snow this season with more in the forecast

Anchorage is officially up to 70″ of snow for the season. The normal seasonal snowfall by Dec. 17 is 28.9 inches, and we’ve seen more than that in just the past two weeks.

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Rare white raven grabs attention in Anchorage

Rare white raven grabs attention in Anchorage

The raven appears to have a condition known as leucism and could be the same bird hatched this year on the Kenai Peninsula.

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This was one of the scariest days I’ve ever experienced in Anchorage. – at Anchorage, AK
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