Anchorage

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Thrown traffic cone leads to deadly Anchorage shooting, police say

Javon Hill, 23, faces manslaughter charges after police say he shot a pedestrian Sunday night during an encounter off East Tudor Road.
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Where Anchorage’s 4 major mayoral candidates stand on the issues

Alaska Public Media recently interviewed the candidates ahead of the city's April 2 election.

Anchorage mayoral candidates report dozens of damaged, vandalized or missing campaign signs

Several campaigns and campaign supporters have reported vandalized campaign signs, as well as trash thrown on their property.
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Anchorage’s 2024 election is underway. Here’s what to know.

Ballots were mailed to eligible voters on March 12. They can be returned by mail, to secure drop boxes or at vote centers through April 2.
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Anchorage police seek man who allegedly exposed himself to girls at Alaska Club

Police say Natchez Dunlap, 41, is charged with indecent exposure in a Feb. 10 incident at the Alaska Club's location in South Anchorage.
Campaign signs supporting mayoral candidate Suzanne LaFrance

3 takeaways from the last campaign finance disclosures before voting begins in Anchorage

Mayoral candidate Suzanne LaFrance is this election’s top fundraiser so far. But overall fundraising is down significantly from 2021.

Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson touts his record and experienced team in reelection bid

Incumbent Dave Bronson was elected Anchorage mayor in 2021, and says his experience and his executive team make him deserving of reelection.

Former state legislator Chris Tuck running for Anchorage mayor on platform of ‘building relationships’

Chris Tuck was an Alaska representative for 14 years. He says his experience building relationships makes him the best candidate for Anchorage mayor.

Former Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance aims to ‘restore competence’ in bid for Anchorage mayor

Former Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance says her goal in running for Anchorage mayor is "restoring competence at City Hall."

Bill Popp, longtime AEDC president, says if elected mayor his skills and experience will put Anchorage ‘back on track’

Bill Popp, president of the AEDC for 16 years, says he's running for Anchorage mayor to build a "bright and vibrant future" for the city.
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No injuries reported after car drives off Seward Highway into Turnagain Arm

Girdwood Fire Chief Michelle Weston said the crash occurred after heavy fog along Turnagain Arm Monday morning.
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Man crossing Seward Highway fatally struck by SUV near Dowling Road

Police say the man was hit by a vehicle headed north on the highway Thursday evening. He was treated by medics, but died at the scene.
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Federal appeals court hears Anchorage port case with up to $367M on the line

The appeals court judges seemed more skeptical of the federal Maritime Administration's case than Anchorage's.
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Woman lying in Anchorage Walmart parking lot run over and killed

Police say the woman, who was run over by a minivan, died outside the South Anchorage Walmart Wednesday afternoon. No charges have been filed.

Minneapolis held a successful World Cup in February. Could Anchorage be next?

Olympian Kikkan Randall, a commentator for the World Cup's first U.S. cross-country skiing event in 20 years, wants Anchorage to host one.
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With unease, Anchorage Assembly calls for Israel-Hamas cease-fire

Members wrestled with trying to satisfy constituents on an emotionally charged conflict that they have little expertise or influence on. 
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Man arrested in fatal Anchorage hit-and-run, police say

Marsean Hadley, 29, faces manslaughter and DUI charges in Sunday's death of 30-year-old Brian Pederson, according to police.
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Alaska Supreme Court decides key question: Who is an Alaskan?

Justices were asked to consider the question as part of a 2022 lawsuit challenging the eligibility of a legislative candidate in Anchorage.
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Anchorage’s ski marathon to feature blind skier in his sixth race across the city

Kevin Whitley is a vision-impaired athlete competing in the Tour of Anchorage on Sunday, with the help of a guide wearing a boombox.
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After Brian Smith’s Anchorage murder conviction, MMIP advocates hope for change

Family members and advocates for Kathleen Henry and Veronica Abouchuk attended every day of Brian Smith's horrific trial in their deaths.

Anchorage’s historic city hall to become public library

The city’s former downtown library closed in 1986.
Anchorage School Board members Dave Donley, Carl Jacobs and Pat Higgins.

Anchorage School Board reinstates most classroom budget cuts after passage of bipartisan education bill

The school board has until July to make changes if additional state funding falls through.
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Southcentral, Southwest Alaska to see deep subzero wind chills through the weekend

Subzero Arctic air funneling into the region along with wind gusts could produce wind chills of 50 degrees below zero, meteorologists say.

Anchorage Assembly rejects resolution calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict

The Assembly opted to forgo debate and voted 9-3 to postpone the ordinance indefinitely, effectively killing it.
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