Girdwood weighs future of the popular, but deadly, Winner Creek hand tram
Possible improvements include bigger safety nets or new railings. Or it could be shut down for good.
Brown and black bears are still awake in the Anchorage area, biologists warn
A homeowner in Eagle River shot and killed a brown bear early Wednesday after it raided a chicken coop.
Iditarod joins new international race circuit in an effort to increase exposure, showcase dog care
After a turbulent few years, the Iditarod’s new chief executive says the race is “in the process of changing the narrative.”
To reduce distractions, this Anchorage high school has gone cellphone free
The new policy at Lumen Christi, a small, private school, quickly gained media attention this month as schools across the country grapple with cellphones in classrooms.
To fix Anchorage’s aging pipes, city pursues new stormwater utility
At the earliest, if the utility gets approved, the first bills could go out in about 18 months to two years.
Following pushback, University of Alaska regents vote to stop considering controversial merger — at least for now
The regents’ vote follows a recent cautionary letter by the accreditor for Alaska’s universities and pushback against the controversial consolidation.
‘Going old school’: Anchorage school lunches are getting a makeover
It’s an effort to reduce waste and improve taste, the Anchorage School District says.
UAA faculty reaffirm no confidence in University of Alaska president
The vote came on the heels of a cautionary letter from the university’s accreditor.
More money for police, fire department in 2020 Anchorage budget proposal
If the proposal passes without changes, it would lead to a $20 property tax increase for a $350,000 home.
Some university faculty say accreditor’s letter validates their concerns; others say it’s too vague
In the letter, the president of Alaska’s accrediting agency raises red flags about leadership roles and decision-making processes within the UA system.
Accrediting agency raises concerns that UA is failing to meet critical standards
The president of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities issued the warning in a letter this week.
‘A lot less hangry’: Some Anchorage elementary schools are measuring the impacts of a longer lunch and recess
The new pilot program stems from a parent-led effort and online petition calling for more time to eat and play in Anchorage elementary schools.