Chris Story: Property Tax – a Quiet Theft
Margaret sat in her modest kitchen and wrapped her arms tightly around herself, as if holding her own shoulders might keep her upright. She let out a slow breath that had been trapped inside her since the letter arrived last week. Today was the day. Mayor Mathis was coming at...
Alaska typhoon victims’ losses of traditional foods go beyond dollar values
When natural disasters strike in the lower 48, people affected are compensated for income lost from wage-earning jobs that have been interrupted, as well as lost assets with assigned financial value. For residents of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region who were displaced by Typhoon Halong, such losses are not so easily...
Mystery of The Continental: An Unanswered Event Booking
Concerns have been raised about the status of The Continental, a popular venue in the city. For several weeks, the establishment has not been responding to inquiries regarding a booked event. A recent visit to the location revealed an accumulation of mail slid underneath the front door, suggesting that the business...
APD public dashboard shows enforcement of Anchorage’s camping ban increasing
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage police have updated the public dashboard that shows how Anchorage’s camping ban is being enforced in the city. The ordinance — which went into effect in July — makes it illegal to camp near places like roads, trails, sidewalks, schools and daycare centers, among other places.
Anchorage Mayor LaFrance to propose 3% sales tax
Anchorage residents could soon decide whether to adopt a 3% city sales tax aimed at investing in public safety, infrastructure, housing and child care, while easing property taxes. Mayor Suzanne LaFrance said Wednesday that her administration is finalizing its proposal now. The Assembly would have to approve it...
More than 100 students compete at UAA’s Engineer Week event
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - University of Alaska Anchorage hosted its first day of Engineer Week Saturday where more than 100 kids, ranging from preschool...
Thousands of dollars raised to help pay utility bills during Walk for Warmth
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - More than 60 people marched Saturday in downtown Anchorage for the 13th annual United Way's annual Walk for Warmth event...
Iron Dog Updates 2024
It's the toughest snowmachine race in the world, and one of Alaska's extreme sport challenges... It's the 2024 IRON DOG!. Tune-in for daily race...
Nordic Skiing: Anchorage’s Gus Schumacher makes history as first American men’s distance World Cup...
Gus Schumacher finished his 10-kilometer interval-start race ahead of the 34 men who'd started before him. "I thought 'Sweet, I gotta get in the...
Indulge in Anchorage: 5 Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Delights Worth the Visit
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