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The moral imperative before the Alaska Legislature
Ethics and integrity are rapidly eroding in Alaska’s government. Two bills, Senate Bill 165 and Senate Bill 17, are making their way through our Legislature to right some major wrongs and enshrine good government in our laws. Legislators have a moral imperative to pass these bills. Senate Bill 165, sponsored by Sen. Matt Claman, fixes […] The post The moral imperative before the Alaska Legislature appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Anchorage crime team investigating body found in University area
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a body found in the University area Tuesday night. A report from passerby just after 7 p.m. brought investigators from the Anchorage Police Department to the scene near East 40th Avenue and Dale Street. Police said the body was...
Anchorage Library: Spring seed-starting programs bloom for green thumbs
Spring is in the air. Anchorage Public Library wants to help green up your thumbs. Seed-starting programs are being held at different libraries across the city, including at the Loussac library. "Growing. Any plan is very good for mental health, but in Alaska it's especially beneficial because of our long,...
Alaska's Political Pipeline: Mayoral Candidates Community Questions
ALASKA'S NEWS SOURCE ASKED THE COMMUNITY COUNCILS OF ANCHORAGE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS OF MAYOR DAVE BRONSON AND CHALLENGER SUZANNE LAFRANCE. HERE ARE THEIR ANSWERS ON A WIDE RANGE OF CONCERNS TO ANCHORAGE RESIDENTS.
Growing Davis Park homeless population relies on donated provisions to get by
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - After the abatement of the encampment at Davis Park in Anchorage, some experiencing homelessness say the camp is growing and expanding somewhat, spreading across the street and back into the woods behind the baseball diamonds at the park. On Thursday, the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness...
Concerns grow over where people will go after being asked to leave midtown homeless camp
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The abatement of a large homeless camp next to Cuddy Family Midtown Park continued Wednesday with city crews breaking down tents and makeshift structures that residents had left behind. Police say they aren’t yet forcing anyone to move, but are encouraging residents to pack up and...
Spenard man shot and killed by his neighbor, police say
Anchorage police have identified the victim in Saturday’s shooting at a Spenard apartment complex. Police say 39-year-old Steven Reeves’ family has been notified of his death, in a statement updated Tuesday. Original story:. A long-running dispute between neighbors at a Spenard apartment complex escalated to gunfire that left...
Abatement near Cuddy Park continues, people say they have no where to go
The abatement of a large homeless camp next to Cuddy Park in midtown Anchorage continued Wednesday with city crews breaking down tents and makeshift structures that residents had left behind.
Community reacts to weekend violence in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A stabbing in Town Square Park Saturday evening feels like a setback for Richard Zeigler, who goes by the name Ziggy. Last summer the local artist and community activist painted murals on the concrete walls and steps in the park in efforts to improve the look of the place.
How to protect your home from a wildfire
The reality of living in Alaska is the possibility of experiencing a wildfire. Thus far there has been 36 human-caused fires this season. "At this time of year, a lot of our fire causes are just that type of thing where people are trying to clean up their yard," says Norm McDonald, Deputy Director of Fire Protection for the Division of Forestry Fire and Protection.
Troopers: ATV rider found dead in tributary of Knik River
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A man recreating in an all-terrain vehicle in the Knik River Public Use Area over the weekend died in a water-related accident, according to Alaska State Troopers. According to the trooper dispatch, 62-year-old Carl Long was found dead in a river on Sunday morning following a...
University of Alaska, graduate workers reach initial agreement after protests across the state
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - This week, the University of Alaska and Alaskan Graduate Workers Association – which represents all 425 graduate student employees at three campuses – came to a tentative agreement on an initial contract running from July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026. The arrangement comes after protests that took place on Monday in Fairbanks and Anchorage.
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