What can Anchorage’s beached whale teach us? | Talk of Alaska
A dead fin whale that washed up near Anchorage is bringing hundreds of spectators to the beach. What can biologists learn from analyzing this fin whale?
3 Anchorage shootings leave 1 man dead, 2 severely wounded
Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect on murder charges Saturday, as well as a 25-year-old assault suspect Monday.
Man charged with 3 Anchorage bank robberies served time for 2019 robbery, feds say
Prosecutors say Sean C. Javier, 36, was previously convicted of robbing a credit-union branch he allegedly hit again this fall.
Anchorage 8th grader wins first ever National Civics Bee
Emily Brubaker has been civically involved since kindergarten due to a rare medical condition she advocates for.
As hundreds flock to see dead Anchorage whale, scientists try to learn more about how it lived
Scientists are studying samples of the whale, from its blubber to its baleen.
Anchorage water utility asks thousands of residents to check pipes for possible lead
About 20,000 customers are being asked to check water intake pipes, in a survey required under federal regulations.
Anchorage Assembly passes operating budget, without funding to study civilian oversight of police
Two amendments that dominated budget conversations involved contracting with an outside group to look into civilian oversight of the Anchorage Police Department.
Making Alaska roadways safer | Talk of Alaska
Anchorage has had a lethal stretch of pedestrian deaths in recent months. We discuss what’s being done to lower these tragedies on this Talk of Alaska.
Anchorage School District pauses controversial schedule change for high schools
The pause adds uncertainty to the rollout of the district’s Academies of Anchorage program meant to boost graduation rates.
Anchorage Assembly considers budget amendment to study civilian oversight of police department
The proposed amendment would be for a $75,000 contract with NACOLE, the National Association of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement.
‘Stunning’ 47-foot fin whale washes ashore near Anchorage’s Westchester Lagoon
Biologists say the whale, believed to be a young female, was first reported Saturday lying on mudflats near a popular trail.
‘One person at a time’: Anchorage’s new HOPE team aims to boost outreach to the city’s homeless population
The team pairs an Anchorage Police Department officer and a social worker, and works to connect homeless people with resources and assistance.
Man dies in early-morning Muldoon shooting
Police say the man was found shot in a vehicle early Friday off Muldoon Road. Medics tried to save his life but declared him dead.
Meet the new head of the UA Center for Economic Development
Jared Reynolds says the state’s biggest economic challenges are infrastructure and a lack of affordable housing.
State orders new Knik Arm tunnel study
The new study was prompted by recent advances in tunneling technology paired with population growth, state officials said.
Anchorage port among 6 Alaska coastal projects to split $104M from feds
Other port and maritime projects in Dillingham, Hoonah, Juneau, Kodiak and Saint Paul will receive about half of the funds.
UAA launches Alaska’s first in-state training program for school psychologists
University officials say they hope the master’s degree program will boost the number of school psychologists who understand the needs of Alaska schools.
Pedestrian fatally struck by SUV in South Anchorage, police say
This marks the 14th pedestrian killed by a vehicle in Anchorage this year.
Anchorage Assembly proposal would make downtown parking free for people with disabilities
The ordinance would also increase the fines for people who illegally park at a disabled parking meter.
Anchorage residents can reuse hazardous waste materials through this program
The Central Transfer Station’s hazardous waste staff sorts the hazardous materials, and puts what’s still usable on shelves for other residents to take.