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.
In Anchorage’s LaFrance-Bronson runoff election, the incumbent mayor is the underdog
Suzanne LaFrance outperformed Mayor Dave Bronson in campaign fundraising, the regular election results and a post-election poll.
Key Anchorage stakeholders skeptical of megaproject solutions to connect Seward and Glenn highways
They're interested in a far less expensive redesign of Gambell and Ingra streets to be neighborhood friendly, with lower speed limits and fewer lanes.
Anchorage officials aim to keep camping in check as winter shelters wind down
The Anchorage Assembly is taking up an ordinance to limit the size of encampments and create safe parking for people living in their cars.
It’s Election Day in Anchorage. 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.
Anchorage mayor vetoes Assembly action in latest transparency row
The Assembly appears to have the supermajority needed to override the mayor’s veto of a measure to subpoena a confidential agreement.
Anchorage’s long overdue financial audit may cost the city millions
Annual, audited financial records are a condition to keep various grants flowing to the city from the state and federal governments.
Anchorage ombudsman substantiates several allegations made by ousted city manager
In his report, Ombudsman Darrel Hess concludes that three of Amy Demboski’s six allegations were justified.
Bronson vetoes new rules for Anchorage Airbnbs
The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday had approved the ordinance that would’ve required short-term rental owners to locally license their operations.
Divided Anchorage Assembly to vote on new requirements for short-term rentals
The vote on the measure was postponed from the Assembly's last meeting so an absent member could cast a potentially decisive vote.
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.
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.
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.
Ravn Alaska slashes workforce, raising questions about regional airline’s future
At this point, a Ravn Alaska spokesperson says none of its nine Alaska destinations will be eliminated, but they can expect fewer flights.
Anchorage Assembly preps for legal fight with Bronson administration over future of Eklutna Dam
The Assembly and administration have major differences over who sets the policy and what the city’s position actually is.
Anchorage mayoral candidates address sales tax, muni workforce issues
Most of the questions at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce event were about economic and business issues.
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.