Anchorage
In third act of Anchorage’s accounting ‘cautionary tale,’ a CFO races to close $147M deal
The city nearly missed a critical window to secure huge amounts of capital needed to pay for voter-approved infrastructure projects.
Anchorage Mayor LaFrance says city faces challenges but bolstered by dedicated employees
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance says her team is focused on finding solutions to staffing shortfalls in city government.
No charges against 3 Anchorage officers in fatal shooting of man who drew gun on them
State prosecutors say the officers' body cameras confirmed that Tyler May aimed a pistol at them before they shot him on June 3.
For Anchorage teens in search of summer work, odd jobs are a profitable niche
A Facebook group called Alaska Teens for Hire is a hub for 13 to 19 year olds looking for work and adults who have an odd job to offer.
Third executive joins Anchorage Mayor LaFrance’s team from Berkowitz era
Ona Brause is the new mayor’s director of the Office of Management and Budget. She was previously chief of staff to Mayor Ethan Berkowitz.
Anchorage’s new administration officer cites staffing shortages as major challenge to city services
Anchorage Chief Administrative Officer Bill Falsey called a report by the outgoing administration a "candid and sobering look" at the city.
A new 300-acre park near Potter Marsh aims to preserve crucial wetlands
The new park also means more places for hiking and cross-country skiing in Anchorage.
Anchorage police now have a 45-day deadline to release certain body camera footage
The policy does not include an appeals process if the chief declines to release recordings, which the Anchorage Assembly had asked for.
An Anchorage secondhand store is closing to the public to serve foster families
All Beacon Hill Bargain Boutique proceeds go back into the nonprofit's work, like adoption advocate program Heart Gallery of Alaska.
King Cove man charged with killing parents in Anchorage house fire
Joshua Gould, 46, is charged with murder and arson in the February deaths of James and Kathryn Gould.
Anchorage shelter contract extended as leaked text investigation stews
Assembly Chair Chris Constant said he’s seen a draft of the investigation report and has been discussing next steps with city lawyers.
Anchorage police chief says body camera footage of Handy shooting to be released ‘probably within a week’
A new body camera policy starting on Monday mandates the release of footage of police shootings within 45 days.
Prosecutors clear Anchorage officers who shot and wounded murder suspect
Parker Boydston and Jordan Varak were legally justified when they shot 22-year-old Kaleb Bourdokofsky early on June 1, prosecutors say.
Fistfight led to fatal shooting outside Anchorage bar, police say
Two people are charged with evidence tampering in the Sunday encounter that left 30-year-old Tahjeay Baldwin dead and another man wounded.
An expansion underway at the Alaska Native Heritage Center includes a new healing garden and a subsistence kitchen
The center’s president said the new offerings will help Alaska Natives pass down traditional knowledge.
Anchorage Assembly to APD: Publish recordings of recent police shootings and revise body camera policy
Police Chief Sean Case said he intends to discuss changes at the end of the week and have the new policy in place on July 22.
Assembly confirms Anchorage’s new police chief and municipal attorney
Assembly members lauded both Police Chief Sean Case and Municipal Attorney Eva Gardner. They were confirmed in 10-0 votes.
A proposed Anchorage sales tax could fund projects from a children’s museum to a public sauna
Supporters of Project Anchorage told a business-minded audience Monday that the 3% tax could be used to improve residents’ quality of life.
As encampment settles in next door, Anchorage nonprofit to build 6 tiny homes for the homeless
The leader of the nonprofit says there has been a lot of positive interest in the project. She hopes other groups emulate it.
Anchorage police set timeline for release of body camera footage in new draft policy
The policy would have the department release footage of “critical incidents” like police shootings within 45 days.
Brian Smith sentenced to 226 years for killing 2 Alaska Native women
The courtroom was packed for Friday's sentencing of a man who had bragged to police about killing two Alaska Native women.
1 man dead, 1 wounded in downtown Anchorage shooting
Police are seeking to speak with witnesses in the shooting early Sunday, near police headquarters on West 4th Avenue.
After a spree of Anchorage police shootings, advocates call for a citizen review board
The board would be staffed by professional investigators who would be guided by a board made up of Anchorage residents, aimed at holding the Anchorage Police Department accountable.
Anchorage police arrest new suspect in man’s 2022 murder outside Spenard home
Vincent Sandifer, 20, is charged with murder in the November 2022 shooting of Brad Robert.
Alaska prosecutors release photos of possible third victim in sentencing for convicted killer Brian Smith
Prosecutors released images of the woman, allegedly found on Smith's cellphone, in court documents before his sentencing begins Friday.
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