Anchorage
Anchorage police to incorporate virtual reality into training with emphasis on de-escalation
A federal grant created in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd in 2020 will cover the cost of APD's virtual reality system.
‘Taste of home’: New Latino- and Hispanic- owned restaurants serve up culture alongside cuisine
From mole enchiladas to mangonadas, the restaurants are not just bringing new foods to Anchorage — they're fostering community spaces for residents looking for a taste of home.
From engineering to oncology, Anchorage freshmen explore career paths in new academy class
The Career exploration class is designed to help students identify interests and select a potential career.
Delegates from Anchorage’s Japanese sister city celebrate park renamed in their honor
Anchorage’s Sand Lake Park has been renamed to honor the 55-year sister city relationship with Chitose, Japan.
Pageant offers Anchorage’s Pacific Islanders a place to heal after police shooting
This month's first Miss Alaska Pacific Island Pageant marked a moment of silence for the Aug. 13 death of 16-year-old Easter Leafa.
Alaska Pacific University is offering a new scholarship with money from a student-managed investment fund
The fund grew from $200,000 to nearly $2 million since it started in 2001.
From pig roasts to pride: How Anchorage’s summer BBQs foster community and celebrate culture
For some, barbecues serve as more than just seasonal gatherings. They foster community, allowing people to forge new friendships, and share their cultures.
Holiday gas stations are converting to Circle K in Anchorage
A company spokesperson said Circle K has been converting stores throughout the country during the last two years.
Progressive drops out of West Anchorage state House race, leaving Democrat uncontested
Nick Moe had challenged Democrat Carolyn Hall for the House District 16 seat that was left vacant by Jennie Armstrong.
3 men charged in Anchorage woman’s cold-case shooting
Neville Herndon, 42; Claymonte Otero, 24; and Myron Clark, 30, face murder charges in the Nov. 26, 2021 death of Alexandra Briseno.
Anchorage leaders hope proposed parental leave and telework policies will bolster city workforce
“The level of vacancies that we find ourselves with now is historically very out of the norm and high,” said chief administrative officer Bill Falsey.
Suspect in Anchorage homicide shot and wounded by police
Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case said the man fired twice on police and a civilian vehicle, causing an officer to fire on him twice.
Suspect wanted in Anchorage shooting death near camp
It’s unclear what connection, if any, the suspect, victim and homeless camp off 5th Avenue have to each other.
Anchorage leaders wrestle with how to respond to spree of police shootings
Not everyone is in agreement over what should be done, and how quickly to do it.
Semi strikes pedestrian on Anchorage’s East Tudor Road
Police say closures near East Tudor and Baxter Roads Wednesday morning have ended. The man hit was seriously injured.
Prosecutors find officer justified in deadly shooting of Anchorage woman during SWAT standoff
Officials determined that Sgt. John Butler was legally justified in shooting and killing 58-year-old Lisa Fordyce-Blair in June after a lengthy SWAT standoff at her home.
Anchorage police say teenage girl walked toward officer with a knife before fatally shot
Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case released a few additional details about the shooting, but said much still remains under investigation.
Anchorage’s local government has a cash flow problem
It's another consequence of city bookkeepers’ delayed, but inevitable corrections to tangled and inconsistent financial recordkeeping.
Anchorage police investigate weekend homicides that left 2 men dead
Police have arrested a 33-year-old man in one of the men’s deaths, and are still seeking a suspect in the other.
More than 100 people gather in downtown Anchorage for vigil honoring teenager killed by police
Easter Leafa, 16, recently moved to Alaska from American Samoa and was set to start her junior year of high school this week before she was killed.
For this local food stand, the Alaska State Fair is a whole lot of work and a massive opportunity
For many, the Alaska State Fair is a time to relax and have fun. But for this couple, it’s also a massive opportunity.
Anchorage man fired shotgun at homeless people from pickup, police say
Andres Corona, 39, made disparaging comments about people who are homeless as he was being booked in jail, prosecutors say.
Anchorage gets early-morning jolt from 3.8 earthquake
The 3.8 magnitude quake struck about 3 miles southeast of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson at 7:34 a.m. Friday, according to early data.
Here’s an entirely new (but also very old) way of discovering your next favorite movie
Filmmaker Matt Jardin recently launched Alaska’s first Free Blockbuster box. It’s part of a national movement that braids together nostalgia and community.
Anchorage parents, students adjust to big changes on the first day of school
School start times have changed for all grade levels and sixth graders are now included at middle schools.
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