Snow removal is turning into a campaign issue for the candidates running against Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson in 2024, and it’s gaining steam due in part to this month’s record snowfall.
A winter weather advisory remains in effect for Western Prince William Sound through Wednesday evening. While warm temperatures remain, Turnagain Pass could see a lot of snow through Wednesday night.
Dozens turned out at the Wasilla City Council meeting on Monday to hear Wasilla Public Library Director Zane Treesh speak on the library’s book selection process and to address community concerns over the sexualized books in the teen section of the library.
A shocking 50 people have died outdoors in Anchorage this year, according to the Anchorage Police Department. In just the month of November, the Anchorage Fire Department reported 20 emergency calls to the three largest camps at Davis, Cuddy, and Buttress Park areas.
Despite the snowy start to winter in Anchorage, municipality leaders have not moved homeless people camping in the Mountain View snow dump site, near Davis Park.
Strong winds and messy, mild winter weather continue over Southern Alaska. Gusty winds for Southcentral will subside Wednesday. Watch out if you drive Turnagain Pass! A winter weather advisory for up to 16 inches of snow and gusty winds is in place through 3 a.m. Thursday. Drivers should be prepared or make alternate plans.
A Healy snowmachiner received a citation on Friday for his part in a recent crash with a sled dog team on the Denali Highway, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Two families in the tight-knit Wrangell community are mourning this week following the loss of three community members from a landslide on Monday night. Three others are still missing.
A woman was shot and transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries on Thanksgiving morning in Fairview, according to the Anchorage Police Department.
The Alaska State Troopers announced on Thanksgiving morning active search and rescue operations have been suspended after a large landslide struck the tiny Alaska town of Wrangell.
Residents looking to shop local this weekend may want to head out to the Mat-Su Valley, with a number of holiday markets and bazaars taking place across Palmer.
Saturday kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season for local establishments with Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to shopping locally.
The Anchorage Assembly signed off on the 2024 general government operating budget Tuesday night, helping fund operations within the city as residents prepare to put food on their plates for a big annual holiday.
