Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media
Zachariah Hughes reports on city & state politics, arts & culture, drugs, and military affairs in Anchorage and South Central Alaska.
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As US-Iran tensions escalate, no changes so far for Alaska-based Army units
Army officials say no additional troops from Alaska are set to be sent abroad at this point in time — but the potential for Alaska brigades to become involved in the standoff remains.
New Anchorage facility designed to support new, collaborative methods for responding to sexual violence
For years now, law enforcement and non-profits in Anchorage have been collaborating increasingly closely on measures that put the needs of victims and survivors at the center of how the state responds to sexual assaults.
What to do when 911 calls can’t get through
Anchorage's 911 system went down for many cellphone users because of damage to an out-of-state piece of equipment. So what should you do if you can't get through in an emergency?
Worsening ice jam in Willow Creek leaves floodwater nowhere to go
A rare winter flood is hampering access to residents of a neighborhood in Willow, and emergency managers are still searching for solutions.
LISTEN: Making the most of Anchorage’s unusual winter with ice skates on hidden ponds
An intrepid group of local radio reporters ventured to a pond behind their office to see first-hand just how good ice-skating conditions are in Anchorage.
Beloved Iditarod figure William ‘Middy’ Johnson dies in Unalakleet
William "Middy" Johnson, 53, was a life-long musher who ran the Last Great Race before taking over his town's checkpoint.
Contractor charged in Anchorage VA fraud case
Prosecutors say a business eligible for preferential awards mishandled a contract, involving kickbacks for passing work along to another company.
Anchorage Assembly to formalize government-to-government relations with Eklutna tribe
The Municipality of Anchorage voted unanimously Tuesday night to formalize government-to-government relations with the Native Village of Eklutna.
Large turnout at Anchorage rally for Trump impeachment
Around 200 people gathered outside the federal building in Downtown Anchorage Tuesday to send a message to Alaska's congressional delegation ahead of an impending House impeachment vote.
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation to leave the Alaska Federation of Natives
ASRC would be the only Alaska-based native corporation to leave the federation if it withdraw's at the end of the year.
Sinkhole along busy Anchorage road stalls Midtown drivers
Drivers heading west along Northern Lights Boulevard are asked to find alternate travel routes while crews work to fix a large hole in the road.
A soldier tried to buy a motorcycle in Anchorage. His lawyer says he was targeted by a ‘yo-yo scam’
A civil case in state Superior Court highlights one of the ways experts say members of the military are highly susceptible to fraud.
Two top Anchorage officials leaving jobs at city hall
The mayor's chief of staff the the municipal attorney both announced they will be leaving the administration early in 2020.
Iditarod 2020 roster stocked with past champions, but Dallas Seavey is absent
Fifty-eight mushers are signed up for the upcoming Iditarod race, including six previous champions and many more top teams.
Anchorage schools pioneered a new learning model focused on how kids feel and interact. Is it working?
For decades, ASD has implemented a set of standards designed to foster social and emotional learning in the classroom. As similar frameworks have caught on, academics are looking to Anchorage as a model.
Debt, anxiety, confusion: a year later, some earthquake victims still recovering
For many of the residents whose property saw the most severe damage, the earthquake has gone from a natural disaster to a financial one.
Alaska Native non-profit sues Texas insurance company over earthquake damage
Cook Inlet Tribal Council says its insurer has acted in bad faith assessing earthquake damage and paying money for repairs.
Anchorage Assembly approves $530M operating budget
This year’s budget process was without major controversies, introduced by the Berkowitz Administration as essentially a continuation of its policies prioritizing public safety.
There’s a wild wolverine in Anchorage. What do city dwellers need to know?
In recent weeks, a wild wolverine has made forays into Anchorage. Here's what pet-owners, parents, and wildlife enthusiasts should know.
Saddled with problems, new F-35 fighter jets can’t get enough spare parts
A new government report is flagging more problems with the new generation of fighter jets scheduled to come to Alaska in the next few years.