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.
Alaska lawmaker says systemic changes to food stamps program will reduce backlog, save money
Alaska Beacon reporter Claire Stremple discusses proposed processing and eligibility changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Domino’s Pizza stunt marketing lands Anchorage $25,000 for snow plowing
A “significant” number of Anchorage locals nominated their city for the grant, according to a Domino's spokesperson.
Eklutna hydro owners say they won’t extend wildlife restoration process
Stakeholders who have fundamental objections have little time for further negotiation, and little recourse but federal court.
Anchorage building officials are trying to identify roofs prone to fail under heavy snow
Anchorage roofing companies have been slammed with snow removal jobs amid record snowfall and a series of collapses.
Big Lake lawmaker proposes state port authority take over Anchorage and Mat-Su ports
Rep. Kevin McCabe said he wasn’t able to answer questions about compensation for local governments, impacts to local property taxes or how port user groups feel about it.
Anchorage’s emergency warming rooms scale back from 3 to 1
Two of the warming rooms weren't heavily used. The third one has helped the 200-bed shelter at the same location run more efficiently.
Anchorage Assembly seeks 2-year extension on Eklutna Lake fish and wildlife plan process
Assembly members say they have fundamental problems with the utilities’ plan, the process that produced it and the property tax impacts.
City warming centers may scale back soon as Anchorage cold snap ends
The weather forecast for Anchorage says the prolonged, sub-zero temperatures will let up soon.
Workforce woes? Invest in Anchorage’s quality of life, experts say
Anchorage’s economy has lots of positive signs and job growth ahead, but not enough people for its anticipated job openings.
Girdwood housing development deal greenlit by Anchorage Assembly
Many locals fear an opportunity to address the community’s workforce housing crisis was squandered in the Holtan Hills deal.
Anchorage Economic Development Corp. backs sales tax for property tax relief, community investment
The head of the nonprofit says business leaders are interested in a 3% sales tax with two-thirds for property tax relief.
Anchorage Assembly, Bronson trade accusations over subpoena-powers veto and override
The Assembly unpacked misleading statements in Mayor’s Dave Bronson's argument against an ordinance, then overrode his veto of it in a 9-3 vote.
Anchorage, Mat-Su utilities disagree with Eklutna village on full dam removal to restore namesake river
The public has until Feb. 19 to comment on the utilities’ hydro project river repair plan, which is much more modest.
Anchorage homeless rental program gets $1.5M boost
The Assembly also set aside $500,000 in alcohol tax revenue for a potential tiny home, transitional shelter pilot project.
Anchorage Assembly OKs public restroom, Chugach access ballot questions
The Assembly has more ballot questions to finalize by its deadline on Jan. 23.
Indiana man who manipulated Alaskan teens into murder-for-hire gets 99 years
“One down, five to go,” the victim’s father said after the sentencing.
Anchorage Assembly renames port after Don Young
Assembly members voted 10-2 to designate Anchorage's port the Don Young Port of Alaska, after the state's late congressman.
An Alaska lawmaker has quietly proposed taking over Anchorage’s port, but won’t say why
The city’s local elected officials are concerned Senate Bill 155 could lead to a knock-down, drag-out fight.
Anchorage Assembly wrestles to impasse on renaming port after Don Young
The Assembly put off the decision indefinitely. There was no consensus about what, if anything, to do next.
Anchorage leaders pitch regular rental housing as transition out of winter homeless shelters
Homelessness experts say per person, it’s cheaper than shelter. The new plan emulates what Houston, Texas, did.