Zachariah Hughes

Popp spent 16 years in charge of the Anchorage Economic Development Corp., stepping down earlier this month.

The issue affecting about 200 customers was related to a failed switch in underground infrastructure, according to a Chugach Electric spokeswoman.

Marc Dahl has been at the center of allegations that he and an ally of Mayor Dave Bronson attempted to undermine municipal election results in April.

Under the settlement, Christina Hendrickson was paid $18,869 and she dropped the claim that her termination violated whistleblower protections and entitled her to compensation.

Members voted unanimously to approve a sole-source contract with an Anchorage law firm to defend the municipality against litigation from the former city manager over discrimination, retaliation and defamation related to her 2022 firing.

Imperiled by climate-driven erosion, the archaeological endeavor in Southwest Alaska is heavily invested in building a new model for community partnership as researchers race to recover a wealth of ancient Yup’ik relics.

The Anchorage Central Labor Council has never endorsed a candidate so far ahead of the election, and said defeating incumbent Mayor Bronson is its priority.

Popp spent 16 years in charge of the Anchorage Economic Development Corp., stepping down last week.

At its Tuesday meeting, officials will also see a new proposal to repurpose an old solid waste facility as a navigation center in the city’s homelessness response.

The suit alleging alleging discrimination and defamation follows the Assembly’s rejection of a $550,000 settlement over many of the same allegations against the administration.

As the city’s garbage disposal needs continue growing, the new Central Transfer Station in Midtown is intended to cut wait times and extend the life of the regional landfill.

The captain of the Lu-Lu Belle, which operates out of Valdez, stayed with the vessel overnight and re-floated it at the next high tide. No injuries were reported.

Leaders asked for the department to review the funding formula that allocates federal dollars for homelessness, and floated a potential task force focused on rural housing costs.

Since Starlink internet became available, thousands of Alaskans have signed up, mounting antennas to fishing boats, cabin roofs and conex containers.

Since Starlink internet became available, thousands of Alaskans have signed up, mounting antennas to fishing boats, cabin roofs and conex containers.