Contentious Debate: Anchorage Mayor LaFrance Advocates for 3% Sales Tax Increase
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Anchorage Mayor LaFrance proposes 3% sales tax. Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance recently proposed a 3% sales tax aimed at funding property tax relief, public safety, essential infrastructure, childcare, and housing...
That new towering plume over Mat-Su’s landfill? It’s filtered water from decomposing trash
Soupy black trash water, once trucked south and dumped into Cook Inlet, is now treated and vaporized above the landfill.
Drones helped speed Halong’s Disaster Declaration, officials say
Drone technology helped speed the process for approving the state’s federal disaster declaration after ex-Typhoon Halong. That was the message from Stan Caldwell, the director of a federal department of transportation program that gives grants to agencies to pursue projects that improve safety and transportation. He...
Alaska Club Shuts Down Women’s Gym Without Explanation
The Alaska Club, a popular fitness center, has announced the sudden closure of its women's gym. This decision has come as a shock to many of its female members, who considered the gym a safe and comfortable space for their fitness routines. The reasons behind the closure have not been officially stated, leaving many...
Anchorage Residents Asked to Help Locate Missing Woman Last Seen Near Loussac Library
Anchorage Police are looking for 34-year-old Destiny McCormick. She was last seen on foot near the Loussac Library at about 2:00 PM on November 19, 2025. Police are asking the public for help to find her.
Mercedes Meltdown: A Tale of Luxury Car Service Woes
A Mercedes-Benz owner recently shared their frustrating experience with the luxury car brand's service center on social media. The user, who purchased a new 2023 GLC Coupe in November 2022, reported that their vehicle started showing a low battery error message after just three years. Despite driving the car daily...
Drive-by shooting spree leaves man wounded, child scared for life in Anchorage home hit...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Two Anchorage men face more than a dozen felony and misdemeanor charges after investigators say they carried out a series of drive-by shootings Sunday afternoon in a Mountain View neighborhood that injured one man and left several others, including children, in fear for their lives. Michel...
Dense Fog Descends on Tikatnu: A Warning for Early Commuters
Early morning commuters in the Tikatnu region are being urged to exercise caution due to the thick fog that has descended over the area. Visibility has reportedly been reduced to less than 500 feet, making it difficult for drivers to navigate the roads safely. The fog is not only limited to Tikatnu, but is also...
The Enormous Secondhand Shop In Alaska Where You Can Fill Your Trunk For Under...
Tucked between the mountains and the sea in Anchorage sits a bargain hunter’s paradise where Alaskans brave moose crossings and icy roads to fill their vehicles with treasures that cost less than a tank of gas – the Goodwill Store & Donation Center on Old Seward Highway. In...
Bear Encounter Disrupts Anchorage Cycling Event, Sparks Safety Review
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. An endurance cycling event in Anchorage's parklands was disrupted when a young athlete was unexpectedly confronted by a bear. The incident caused confusion among participants. The community acted quickly to provide help. The event has raised questions...
