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‘Nazi Creek’ in Alaska Gets a New Name After More Than 70 Years
German soldiers never set foot on the speck of land at the far end of the Aleutian Islands during World War II, but the name ...
Alaska is finally getting rid of 'Nazi Creek' and other offensive names on maps
The renamed sites include a mile-long stream formerly known as “ Nazi Creek ” and a nearby summit previously bearing a ...
‘Nazi’ Creek in this US state is getting a new name after 70 years — here’s why
A one-mile stream in Alaska dubbed “Nazi Creek” after it was reclaimed from the Axis Powers during World War II has finally been renamed after more than seven decades of debate.
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Alaska’s 'Nazi Creek' renamed, now honors indigenous language
A little-known creek in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska had been officially named “Nazi Creek” for 80 years — until this week.
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Map enthusiast helps change offensive creek name in Western Aleutians
Nazi Creek was renamed Thursday to Kaxchim Chiĝanaa, an Unangax̂ phrase replacing a name originally assigned by World War ...
Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ renamed to honour Indigenous heritage
The US Board on Geographic Names has approved the renaming of ‘Nazi Creek’ and a nearby hill on Little Kiska Island, with ...
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Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ is no more, as federal geographic names board approves traditional alternative
Its new name is Kaxchim Chiĝanaa, meaning either “gizzard creek” or “creek or river belonging to gizzard island” in Unangam ...
Roman-era erotic mosaic panel stolen by Nazi captain during World War II returns to Pompeii
Roman mosaic depicting a pair of lovers, which was repatriated from Germany, is displayed in the auditorium of Pompeii ...
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Slog AM: ‘Heat Kink’ Worries on Sound Transit, Seattle’s Proudest Bank Robber, Protests at South Lake Union’s Palantir Office
Good Morning! We’re getting a break from the heat today. Highs in the mid-70s, partly cloudy. The kind of perfect Seattle summer weather that convinces innocent bystanders to move here on a whim.
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1,500lb Magnet Used at Historic Creek Reveals Mysterious Find
A powerful 1,500lb magnet uncovered a strange object beneath the surface of a historically significant creek. The item recovered hints at long-forgotten activity in the area.