Anchorage to announce it will further ease COVID-19 restrictions, allowing more people in bars and restaurants
The time limit for businesses serving alcohol will also change from 11 p.m. to midnight, the acting mayor’s office said.
Anchorage voters will decide on tax levy that would give police body cameras and other tech
The Assembly dedicated $250,000 in municipal funds to upgrading police technology and put a $1.8 million tax levy on the April election ballot.
Anchorage Assembly member removed from Alaska Human Rights Commission over comments on Nazi-themed license plates
Comments made online by Assembly member Jamie Allard had “become a distraction,” said a spokesman for Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Anchorage Assembly to consider making mask mandate city code
Several Anchorage Assembly members will introduce ordinances that, if passed, would change four existing emergency orders into citywide ordinances, including the mask mandate and allowing stores to use plastic bags.
Judge rules petition to recall Anchorage Assembly member Felix Rivera can move ahead
A vote is set to be placed on the April ballot for Anchorage voters in District 4.
Judge hears arguments in lawsuit aiming to halt recall of Anchorage Assembly member Rivera
Judge Dani Crosby will make a decision in the case no later than Monday.
Anchorage elementary schools buzz with excitement and apprehension as in-person class begins
The Anchorage School District on Wednesday launched its plan to phase students back into classrooms, beginning with the district’s youngest students.
Here’s who has filed to run for Anchorage mayor and the Anchorage School Board so far
Mail-in ballots will be sent out 21 days before the election, which is on April 6.
After 10 months of online learning, many Anchorage elementary students are finally returning to classrooms
Schools are contending with the health risks of the coronavirus and implementing scores of precautionary measures. Still, fear of the virus persists among many who worry that the precautions aren’t enough.
Anchorage restaurants and bars limp through this winter’s pandemic restrictions — and some close for good
The industry has endured three shutdowns to slow the spread of COVID-19, and it’s now operating under strict capacity rules.
Petition to recall Anchorage Assembly member Felix Rivera is certified and set to be on April ballot
The municipal clerk’s office has verified that petitioners turned in the required 2,735 signatures of voters from District 4.
Anchorage Assembly establishes formal government relationship with Native Village of Eklutna
The ordinance codifies respect and recognition for Anchorage’s Indigenous Dena’ina Athabascan people into municipal code.