Man sues Anchorage municipality, police officers in connection with 2019 alleged assault
In the lawsuit, Sam Allen claims the city and two Anchorage police violated his civil rights. Allen is seeking more than $100,000 in damages.
Some Anchorage homeless providers harbor concerns over Assembly’s proposal for licensing shelters
City officials say it would help ensure that shelter users, nearby businesses and residents are kept safe. But some shelter providers worry adding more requirements could burden already-strained resources.
Mayor-elect Bronson announces transition team leaders for homelessness and city budget
Cheryl Frasca, a longtime fiscal policy official, will lead a budget review team. Dr. John Morris, a local anesthesiologist, will develop Bronson’s strategy for improving homelessness in Anchorage.
Anchorage is again considering changing where homeless shelters are allowed in the city — and adding a license requirement
The Assembly is holding town halls on the two ordinances, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at the Dena’ina Center.
Bean’s Cafe weighs purchase of downtown Anchorage property for temporary food production facility
The Bean’s Cafe CEO said no homeless individuals would be served on site, which is currently the LED Ultra Lounge & Grill. The deal is in the preliminary stages.
Election officials faced ‘unprecedented harassment’ during Anchorage mayor’s runoff, report says
Officials were “accosted in the parking lot,” photographed, watched and had their license plate numbers recorded, said the report from the city clerk.
Anchorage acting mayor ends COVID-19 emergency declaration
Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson cited dropping coronavirus cases, increased vaccinations and a shrinking need for the city rely on the flexibilities of an emergency declaration.
Bronson set to win race for Anchorage mayor; Dunbar concedes
Mayor-elect Dave Bronson said on Facebook that “I will work to bring this city back together so we can make Anchorage more vibrant than ever.” Opponent Forrest Dunbar wrote, “it is clear that Dave Bronson will be Anchorage’s next mayor.”
Anchorage will again pursue purchase of former Alaska Club for homeless shelter
The city extended the closing date to July 9, leaving it up to the incoming mayor to decide whether to complete the purchase.
With almost all votes counted, Bronson remains ahead in the Anchorage mayor’s race
The results of the runoff election will not be official until certified by the Assembly on May 25.
Bronson’s lead over Dunbar holds steady in runoff election for Anchorage mayor
With a few hundred more ballots counted, Bronson grew his lead Wednesday by nine votes, according to preliminary election results.
Anchorage Assembly approves administration’s $51.6 million pandemic relief package, with a few changes
The money will go toward an array of city programs and organizations to help ease economic hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic.