Turning to Anchorage, a new report from Anchorage Police reveals that 45 people died outdoors in 2025.
While this isn’t a record — 50 outdoor deaths were reported in both 2023 and 2024 — it’s still a concerning number, particularly when viewed over the past five years.
Shawn Tess of Henning, Inc., which runs one of the city’s cold weather shelters, said officials hope the high numbers aren’t a new trend…