1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (634+ words) After her husband's essay sparked community debate, an Anchorage resident calls for compassion, attention and shared accountability on our streets. Opinion: The real Anchorage we should build: One where everyone gets home safely My husband recently wrote an opinion piece…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1036+ words) When it's time to plan a trip, there are a couple of key considerations: How do you get there and how much does it cost? Alaska travelers take it for granted that most big trips include a stop and a…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (758+ words) Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has said what too many politicians won't: Fixing housing, child care and infrastructure costs money. Opinion: In Anchorage, there is no free lunch There is a saying that there is no free lunch. It seems that is…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (675+ words) The Municipality of Anchorage will incorporate the traditional quillwork designs of the Dena'ina people into a new seal that retains many of the elements of its existing logo. The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday voted to replace its existing municipal seal,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (927+ words) As temperatures across portions of Southcentral Alaska dipped below zero this week, many of Anchorage's homeless shelters were already full. "Last night (Wednesday) was kind of our high-water mark, and we knew it was coming," Cathleen McLaughlin said Thursday. She…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (590+ words) All weekend at locations throughout Anchorage The Anchorage International Film Festival completes its 25th edition, with films throughout the weekend and multiple locations. Check the AIFF site for full scheduling and ticketing details. Dark Daze returns for a second year with…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1076+ words) Update, 3:35 p.m. Wednesday: PALMER " Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Tuesday issued a disaster declaration for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to provide aid for individuals and local governments affected by the recent three-day windstorm. The declaration, requested by Mat-Su officials Tuesday afternoon, provides grants…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1061+ words) At less than 100 square feet, the homes have space for a twin XL mattress, a microwave and a compact refrigerator, but that's about it. Arranged in rows, each residence has two windows to let in natural light and a number…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (428+ words) Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska will close all its remaining clubhouses and two remaining child care centers on Christmas Eve. Club leaders cited financial pressures in a statement posted to the organization's website Tuesday. The statement said efforts to…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (912+ words) While some residents have labeled her sales tax proposal as regressive, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance used her annual State of the City address to present it as a necessity. "The municipality can't afford to provide the same level of services…...