Jeremy Hsieh
Alaska Desk Training EditorJeremy has been working in journalism since he was in high school as a reporter, editor and television producer. He grew up mostly in Maryland and eventually moved to Juneau in 2008. He previously worked at The Juneau Empire, the Associated Press, Gavel Alaska, KINY and KTOO.
He’s lived and worked in Anchorage for Alaska Public Media since 2022, initially as a reporter, and now as an editor and trainer for the Alaska Desk.
Around town, you might spot him running on the trails in Kincaid Park, teaching downhill ski lessons in Girdwood or appreciating the perks of a certain full-sized warehouse club store.
Reach Jeremy at jhsieh@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8428.
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For at least the third time, the Assembly and the Bronson administration fought publicly over a significant contract after it was executed. -
About 1,000 people are on a waitlist for winter shelter, but the city’s newest, 150-bed shelter hasn’t hit capacity yet. -
The mayor’s veto message triggered indignant backlash from some Assembly members. The Assembly overrode the veto. -
The most controversial piece of the Assembly's request: a policy to automatically release recordings from police shootings. -
City officials say demand is much higher than expected, and the new numbers mean there could be 400 people or more left out in the cold. -
The mayor said if there’s another extreme snowfall event this winter, his administration will have more flexibility to get more drivers and equipment on the roads. -
The Assembly's action resolves the last major piece of the city’s winter shelter plan. -
About 200 people turned out for a solidarity event in Anchorage. -
Shelter beds opening up soon are a stepping stone to stability. But a bad choice, a bad actor or bad luck can quickly reverse progress. -
Bronson’s proposed budget anticipates property tax bills will decrease by 4% on average.
