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Richard Mauer, a renowned investigative journalist at the Anchorage Daily News, passed away at age seventy-six due to a rare form of dementia. Mauer spent over three decades at the paper, covering Alaskas major stories and earning a Pulitzer Prize for his work on alcohol abuse in rural Alaska. He was known for his direct style and dedication to holding leaders accountable, often putting powerful figures under the spotlight. Mauer was also remembered as a mentor to young reporters and a dedicated news editor. He is survived by his wife, two children, two grandchildren, and a sister.

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