1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (907+ words) Construction to reduce the number of lanes on Denali Street will begin next month as the Municipality of Anchorage prepares to conduct a trial of a new snow storage method ahead of the winter months. The proposed Midtown pilot project…...

2+ mon, 12+ hour ago   (399+ words) With more people living in downtown Anchorage, the city-owned parking agency is opening a chunk of the Fifth Avenue parking garage to long-term spots for vehicles or trailers. The EasyPark program is open to residents across Alaska or visitors to…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (122+ words) Rep. Nick Begich raised an interesting point about the possibility of attracting AI data centers to Alaska (“How Alaska can use our energy advantage to capitalize on the AI gold rush,” April 23). Prudhoe Bay might be a logical site. Southcentral…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (412+ words) On April 28, 2026, we observe Workers Memorial Day, a day to honor the men and women who have lost their lives, been injured or made ill simply for going to work. It is a solemn day of remembrance, but also a…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (225+ words) The Downtown Hope Center, a nonprofit that runs a shelter as well as culinary training programs, wants to buy an office building in its neighborhood to expand vocational training offerings. The faith-based nonprofit wants to buy Plaza 201, a three-story office…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (194+ words) Despite some especially passionate folks in the room, myself included, we spent very little time arguing about our different backgrounds, theories of change, opinions about how we got into this mess, or even how big a mess we’re in. Instead,…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (508+ words) While the neighborhoods that fall within the boundaries of the University Area Community Council are small, its makeup promotes vibrant conversation, said resident Mike Grunst. Its members have deliberated challenging hyperlocal issues, from the anticipated closure of Lake Otis Elementary…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (579+ words) The Municipality of Anchorage’s development arm is soliciting proposals to convert an empty lot on Fireweed Lane into new affordable housing. The Anchorage Community Development Authority is accepting letters of interest from building and housing firms that have an idea…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (616+ words) An Anchorage development agency wants developers to weigh in with ideas on turning a historic but empty site in the downtown area into an RV resort and mixed-use development with workforce housing and stores. The Anchorage Community Development Authority issued…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (329+ words) Anchorage is in the middle of a debate about the future of its neighborhoods and housing, with current attention focused on the proposed Transit-Supportive Development Overlay (TSDO) ordinance. Most agree Anchorage needs more housing options affordable to residents across income…...