Unusually high numbers of the chunky little finches in Southcentral are prompting surprising questions from bird lovers.

An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that, over a decade, more than 1,000 people died after police subdued them through physical holds, stun guns, body blows and other force not intended to be lethal.

Chugiak High School students hosted a forum for mayoral and school board candidates.

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Here’s what the candidates had to say about their priorities and many of the issues Anchorage voters said they care about most.

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