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The new office in the federal building in downtown Anchorage will better serve Alaska, its director said.
An Office of Special Prosecutions review of the actions of three officers who fired at 21-year-old Tyler May found that May pointed a pistol “in the direction of officers.”
The wrongful death lawsuit claims the bars overserved Matthew Davis on the night in August 2022 that Davis crashed into the couple’s car, killing them.
There are plenty of festivals, food trucks on tap and even a mega indoor dinosaur exhibit that’s family-friendly.
A rating agency moved the municipality’s score down a notch, but broader confidence in Anchorage’s fiscal health and the bond market remain strong.
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance is appointing Ona Brause to lead the city’s Office of Management and Budget.
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and the Assembly are calling for Alaska Gov. Dunleavy to require the city and two Southcentral Alaska electric utilities to spend two years devising a plan to return water return to all 12 miles of the river.
Members approved a contract extension with Henning, Inc. to continue operating the shelter inside a former Solid Waste Services building.
Service disruptions have already begun from high vacancy rates across a range of city offices, affecting everything from public safety to financial services.
The crash on the Seward Highway south of the Potter Marsh Weigh Station snarled traffic for much of Saturday.
The biennial event aims to show residents what goes on at JBER, with opportunities for the public to get up close with some of the military’s most advanced machinery.
Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case said the new draft policy on body-worn cameras will go into effect Monday. It includes a 45-day timeline for the release of footage from police shootings.
Arctic Thunder will draw huge crowds to JBER, and there are festivals north and south of Anchorage.
Gates open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday for the free biennial event.
The Anchorage Assembly, meanwhile, passed a resolution urging the police department to consider releasing footage within 30 days.
The plant has the ability to take over lawns, wildflower meadows and other vegetation, and some attempts at eradication only stoke its growth.
The Public Transportation Department is soliciting public input on two proposed options for reducing the frequency of bus service.
Community members can provide feedback at the open house, which is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Wilda Marston Theater in the Loussac Library,
Housing in Anchorage last year was the least affordable in two decades, state data shows. The statewide average mortgage payment has risen 52% since 2018, and rents have climbed 24%.
Through Turnagain Arm, southeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph were possible from Friday night through Saturday afternoon with gusts around 30 to 40 mph.
Police said that the cause of the crash and who had the right of way remain under investigation.
The celebration included a parade featuring fire trucks, princesses, invisible dogs, horses, dance and cultural groups and antique vehicles.
The facility will help alleviate pressure at the Alaska Native Medical Center, which also has launched an expansion of its emergency department.