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Honolulu Charter Amendment Protects Immigrant Rights
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (569+ words) By Amy Agbayani, Bettina Mok Question No. 6 ensures Honolulu police officers have clear, codified guardrails regardless of who holds the badge or sits in Washington. As foreign-born Hawaiʻi residents ourselves, we were alarmed when news of an armed immigration raid…...
Homeless shelters prepare for winter demand
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (374+ words) WEST VALLEY CITY — A homeless shelter on Redwood Road was at full capacity Monday night as rain and colder temperatures drove more people indoors and service providers prepared for winter weather. The Switchpoint shelter had all 120 beds occupied, according to…...
How Inclusive Playgrounds Can Shape More Equitable School District Policies
7+ hour, 44+ min ago (246+ words) In many K-12 districts, outdoor spaces are treated as secondary to academic facilities, serving as places solely for students to release energy before returning to class. That perception minimizes the developmental role of play. Children learn to navigate social interaction, process…...
Trump is heading all the way to Alaska in a sign of just how close its Senate race may be
7+ hour, 37+ min ago (937+ words) Yet President Donald Trump on Tuesday will devote a big chunk of his dwindling time ahead of crucial midterm elections to head all the way to Alaska — attempting to bolster a Republican incumbent senator in another sign of GOP fears…...
Active pattern keeps unsettled weather around for Southern Alaska
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (725+ words) Alaska's News Source ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Our fall storms continue to shed leaves from the trees across Southcentral, with a fairly active weather pattern keeping more storms moving into the state. This push of lows from the south…...
Indigenous Peoples Day event at Alaska college showcases tradition, food and fellowship
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (300+ words) Alaska has for years designated the second Monday of October as a holiday to honor the nation’s Indigenous cultures and acknowledge the harms of colonialism instead of observing Columbus Day. The private Anchorage university, which has a goal of becoming…...
Airbnb's Alex Bender Breaks Down the Fall Travel Trends Defining the Season and the New Features Making Every Trip Easier on YourUpdateTV
13+ hour, 39+ min ago (722+ words) New Airbnb Features Let You See Recommendations from Friends and Family, Plan Trips and Compare Homes with AI, and Book Services Like Baby Gear and Laundry Right to Your Airbnb From Gen Z seeking out quirky small towns with colorful…...
Morgan Dulian comes in as new Fairbanks Chief of Staff
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (74+ words) Alaska's News Source Morgan Dulian comes in as new Fairbanks Chief of Staff Active pattern keeps unsettled weather around for Southern Alaska Anchorage celebrates Indigenous People's Day at Alaska Pacific University Man charged in hotel assault shares name with House…...
Storm repairs move ahead in Western Alaska as freeze-up closes in
10+ hour, 37+ min ago (1372+ words) Two weekends ago, the remnants of Typhoon Merbok slammed into Western Alaska’s coastline in a storm path described as a “near worst case scenario” for flooding and damage to the region. In the days since, residents, government agencies, tribes and…...
Cost to Build a House in Alaska 2026
18+ hour, 7+ min ago (953+ words) The national average cost to build a new single-family home runs approximately $150–$250 per square foot depending on finishes. In Alaska, expect to budget $250–$500 per square foot for most construction types, with luxury builds or remote parcels pushing considerably higher. The…...