As volunteers distribute free meals, Anchorage’s giving spirit shines on a Thanksgiving unlike any other
“Even though we’re in a pandemic, you’re still seeing people who want to help any way they can,” said Lessa Peter with the Salvation Army.
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Tlingit artist designs stamp inspired by trickster raven tale for US Postal Service
Juneau resident Rico Lanáat’ Worl’s stamp design is one of several forever stamps announced by USPS last week.
Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 4 deaths and 563 new cases reported Thursday
There were 136 people with COVID-19 hospitalized as of Thursday.
4.5 earthquake north of Willow shakes Southcentral Alaska
Another earthquake happened at the same time farther south, near Augustine Volcano.
Report of missing person leads to police finding body in East Anchorage home
No arrests have been made so far in the homicide investigation, APD said.
Facing a deluge of comments, Palmer delays mask mandate decision a second time until early December
City officials spent an entire almost seven-hour meeting Wednesday night reading emails into the public record. The city council has yet to start deliberating.
Municipal manager and 2021 Anchorage mayoral candidate Bill Falsey to leave position with city
Falsey will be replaced by the former general manager of Municipal Light & Power, Anna Henderson.
Anchorage restaurants and bars fear for their employees and their survival with another ‘hunker down’
Restaurant and bar owners said they are worried that their businesses may not survive the winter without substantial economic aid.
Anchorage officials say they won’t buy former Alaska Club building for homeless services
The site on Tudor Road is one of four buildings the city expressed interest in purchasing for homeless and treatment services.
Read the full text of Anchorage’s Emergency Order 16, the modified hunker-down order
The municipality’s limited hunker-down order takes effect at 8 a.m. Dec. 1 and runs through 8 a.m. Jan. 1.
Anchorage’s hospitals filling with COVID-19 patients amid surging cases and ‘no sign that is slowing down’
One hospital has opened a patient overflow unit and delayed procedures and another has a temporary morgue at the ready.
Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 710 new cases and no new deaths reported Wednesday
The daily count marks Alaska’s second-highest daily tally since March after the state reported 745 new COVID-19 cases in mid-November.
Anchorage will return to a monthlong limited ‘hunker down’ in December
Starting Tuesday, retail and other businesses will be limited to 25% capacity and indoor dining services will be banned at bars and restaurants.
Watch: City, public-health officials announce new Anchorage COVID-19 emergency restrictions
Anchorage Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson is expected to announce a new COVID-19 emergency order in a briefing via Facebook at noon on Wednesday.
Anchorage School District to continue online-only instruction until winter break
Superintendent Deena Bishop cited continued community spread of COVID-19, strained hospital staffing and difficulties staffing school district buildings.
Trump administration denies permit for Pebble mine in Southwest Alaska
The decision brings to an end — for now at least — the long, roller-coaster effort to build the mine near the world’s largest wild sockeye salmon fishery in Bristol Bay.
High winds and some snow expected in the Anchorage area ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday
The National Weather Service issued a high wind alert for the Anchorage area Wednesday, warning that the storm could cause power outages. Storms are expected through the weekend.
Seward unanimously passes mask mandate as Palmer continues to weigh its own order amid public criticism
The City of Seward’s emergency ordinance goes into effect Wednesday, the same day Palmer’s city council weighs a mask mandate.
Pebble mine critics say text messages reveal the state is helping the project. A state official says the texts have been misinterpreted.
Alaska officials provided information about state laws and procedures at Pebble’s request, as it would do with any potential project applicant, a state spokesman said.
Thanksgiving gifts delivered in a tough pandemic year
Moses Daniel, general manager of a pair of Anchorage mobile home parks, said the pandemic has made this year a struggle for many residents.