Jeremy Hsieh, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Jeremy Hsieh covers Anchorage with an emphasis on housing, homelessness, infrastructure and development. Reach him at jhsieh@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8428. Read more about Jeremy here.
Why Alaska’s homelessness experts are ambivalent about the point-in-time count
The federally mandated snapshot of people experiencing homelessness is widely publicized, but an existing system offers more robust and up-to-date information.
Economic development officials launch campaign against Anchorage’s ‘talent crisis’
The Choose Anchorage action plan calls on leaders to improve education, housing and public infrastructure.
For likely the first time, the Anchorage Assembly legally compelled someone’s testimony
A municipal attorney said using subpoenas to discuss protected personnel records would protect the municipality. It’s an unprecedented move for the city.
Repairs complete on avalanche-damaged Alaska Railroad track
The track is a key link between Alaska’s Railbelt and Lower 48 rail freight.
Anchorage’s only IMAX theater is on a bankruptcy chopping block
If the Regal Cinema Stadium 16 theater in Anchorage closes, then Fairbanks would have Alaska’s sole IMAX screen.
Alaska Railroad freight train derails after running into avalanche debris near Girdwood
There were no injuries, and the avalanche debris didn’t reach the Seward Highway.
An Eagle River teen was killed during an ROTC event. Her mom doesn’t want it to be another tragic training accident.
Mackenzie Wilson died in a Humvee crash last summer. Her mom wants answers from the military.
The rising cost of food is outpacing inflation. Here’s how some Alaskans are coping.
Bobby Superb is retired and on a fixed income. He says he’s eating less, and even his dog no longer gets hamburger meat mixed into his food.
The Anchorage Public Library finally has a confirmed director
Unlike Mayor Bronson’s past picks, veteran librarian Virginia McClure has a strong library background and the Assembly’s confidence.
Anchorage’s ousted muni manager says work environment was toxic
Amy Demboski thinks the mayor fired her because she wrote out concerns about municipal agencies repeatedly overstepping their legal authority.
Anchorage Assembly approves Sullivan Arena shelter expansion, with begrudging ‘yes’ vote
“Homelessness, and I know some will disagree with this, but it has been politicized, and the homeless are paying with their lives," said Assembly member Randy Sulte.
Mayor Bronson announces sudden replacement of Municipal Manager Amy Demboski
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson announced Amy Demboski's departure in a two-sentence statement Monday, providing no additional details.
Should snow — in Anchorage, Alaska — be this disruptive?
The level of disruption in such a northern city, and how it manages snow removal — as well as residents’ expectations — is the subject of criticism and questions from the dinner table to the water cooler to the chambers of the Anchorage Assembly.
Man killed by a muskox near Nome
Troopers say Curtis Worland was trying to haze a group of muskox away from his dog kennel on Tuesday when one of the muskox attacked.
Anchorage Mayor Bronson commits more workers and equipment to snow removal
Bronson said the new agreements will bring up to 10 additional graders, 10 plow trucks and numerous dump trucks.
Anchorage’s largest shelter is at capacity. Mayor Bronson wants to add 160 more beds.
The Sullivan Arena’s beds have been full since late November. On the coldest days, more than 100 people have waited for a bed in a 24-hour warming shelter.
Anchorage Assembly to take up fraught land deal for housing in Girdwood
The deal would lead to new housing in Girdwood, but community leaders fear the homes will only be affordable to the wealthy.
UAA to permanently expand master’s in social work program with $1.5M grant
Experts say the chronic shortage of qualified social workers perpetuates the state’s worst-in-the-nation status for alcohol-attributed deaths.
Voter approval of Alaska judges is hitting an all-time low, and justice system experts aren’t sure why
Alaska doesn’t track with other politically conservative states, which tend to have the highest approval ratings for their judges.
Food Bank of Alaska anticipates high demand with inflation in and pandemic aid out
The Food Bank of Alaska handed out thousands of free frozen turkeys and holiday meal kits through its annual Thanksgiving Blessing events.