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Samel is charged with first-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault and first-degree burglary.

The victim’s wife was in court for Samel’s arraignment Tuesday. Her husband remains hospitalized but is expected to recover, according to state prosecutors.

Samel’s bail was set at $100,000 cash performance.
 
 
 
 
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The new project is set to have “an extremely large impact on Alaska,” officials said. The plan is to have the it completed by mid-2020.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy is expected to speak at a press conference late Wednesday morning.

This story is being updated. Please check back for details.
 
 
 
 
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