Anchorage
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.
An Anchorage housing expert says it’s time for builders to get creative to solve the housing crunch
Alaska’s largest city is facing a significant housing crunch. At least one expert wants to get creative to solve the problem.
Staff at Alaska’s largest newspaper approve new union, election results show
Union members have said they intend to advocate for fair wages, financial transparency and a sustainable workplace environment.
Alaska voters head to the polls with bad weather delaying voting in 2 remote communities
A windstorm kept the polling location in St. George closed until 2 p.m. The polling place in Wales was expected to open at 4 p.m.
Bear Valley parents pack school board meeting to protest Anchorage school closure proposal
The school board heard over three hours of testimony about the proposed school closure list.
Anchorage needs to ramp up homebuilding to keep up with demand, experts say
Anchorage needs to build 1000 new housing units each year, up from about 200 annually right now, according to mayor Suzanne LaFrance.
Anchorage officials begin sheltering unhoused residents amid first major snowfall
The city’s winter sheltering plan includes a low-barrier shelter as well as 400 non-congregate shelter beds, many of which are converted hotel rooms.
Halloween storm turns Anchorage streets into ‘liquid banana peel,’ meteorologist says
A "wintry mix" of snow and rain through Friday morning will produce slick conditions for trick-or-treaters in Alaska's largest city.
2 who set Anchorage’s deadly Royal Suite Lodge fire sentenced to 24 years
Andrew Eknaty, 36, and Carleigh West, 35, were sentenced Monday for starting the 2017 fire that killed three people.
Anchorage city officials launch a new website for all things snowplow-related
Officials say they hope the new website helps boost transparency around how — and when — the city is clearing snow.
Southcentral Alaska’s first snowstorm of the season closes schools and tangles traffic
Anchorage and some Matanuska-Susitna Borough schools were closed, after nearly a foot of snowfall since Monday.
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