KeyBank vacates earthquake-damaged Fifth Avenue building
The nine-story building is the only commercial property in Anchorage that is fully vacant due to damage from November 7.1 earthquake.
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Assembly votes for changes to Anchorage plastic bag ban
The changes exempt restaurants from charging customers for alternative bags.
Resident rescued by firefighters after Anchorage mobile home park blaze sends 2 to hospital
The fire at Manoog’s Isle was reported just after midnight Wednesday, the Anchorage Fire Department says.
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.
APD: ‘No suspicious circumstances’ in death of man found at Spenard bus stop
The man’s cause of death has not been determined, police say.
Lyutyik the polar bear, Alaska Zoo webcam star, has died
The bear known as Louie was reported to be suffering from unknown health problems for the past two months.
River otters attack, injure family dog in Anchorage park
The dog’s owner waded waist-deep into Taku Lake and was bitten on his hand while pulling the husky-mix away from the river otters, Alaska Public Media reported.
On-site smoking of marijuana one step closer after Anchorage Assembly kicks questions to voters
The question of whether customers should be able to smoke in regulated spaces in retail shops will be on the April 7 ballot.
Eklutna sues federal government in pursuit of tribal gaming operation
The tribe wants to open what Anchorage’s mayor calls a “modest” tribal casino. If successful, it would be the first tribal gaming facility on Alaska’s highway system.
Consultants: $1.9 billion Anchorage port renovation cost could be cut in half
A report says limiting new construction to what is truly needed and shifting to a new contracting and design philosophy could lead to cost savings.
Eaglexit backers continue to seek support
The group hoping to detach Assembly District 2 from the Municipality of Anchorage is hoping to create a feasibility study that will show its plan is viable.
Pedestrian injured in collision with pickup in Northeast Anchorage
The man was not in a crosswalk, police say. His injuries were described as not life-threatening.
‘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.
Here’s where to expect road construction and traffic delays around Anchorage this weekend
On Sunday, crews will work on the Seward Highway between Tudor and 36th, and at the intersection of Minnesota Drive and Spenard Road.
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.
Consultants outline potential reductions in estimated $1.9 billion repair of Port of Alaska
A draft report says between $600 million and $800 million could be saved by limiting new construction to what is truly needed and shifting to a new contracting and design philosophy.
Human remains found along Seward Highway near Rainbow trailhead
Police say the report came in Wednesday morning from a spot near Mile 108.
Municipality of Anchorage will pay $100,001 to settle transgender-discrimination lawsuit involving homeless shelter
The Hope Center will be permitted to forbid transgender women under the settlement.
Alaska’s top Girl Scout Cookie salesgirl on a mission to support the troops
She’s sent hundreds of boxes of cookies overseas and may someday turn her home-grown project into a nonprofit.