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The first week of session has come and gone. While things were more or less cordial, its clear that the divisions we have seen in the Legislature the last several years are still there. Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska)

The start of session is just over one week away. Legislators and staffers are already heading to Juneau. Look for legislators that have filed for office to be collecting as many campaign donations as they can before session starts (legislators

Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape

Homeless camps in Anchorage's vast green belt are among the most stubborn and vexing manifestations of the Alaskan city's troubles with homelessness, affordable housing and social services.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — City officials in Anchorage are considering a change to its...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — City officials in Anchorage are considering a change to its land use code that would expand where homeless shelters could be built in the city.

ANCHORAGE (AP) — City officials in Anchorage are considering a change to its land use code that would expand where homeless shelters could be built in the city.

Where the money is going The handful of changes to the acting mayor’s proposal include a $437,500 allocation for the Alaska Black Caucus to acquire an office space to provide services to Black, Indigenous and people of color who were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The Assembly also provided extra funds for a South Anchorage food pantry. Another change diverted some funds to Covenant House Alaska for emergency rapid rehousing of homeless youths, among other changes. A large c...

Anchorage Assembly ends mask mandate, effective immediately Published 4 hours ago Share on Facebook Print article The Anchorage Assembly on Friday revoked the city’s mask mandate, effective immediately, just hours after municipal officials initially announced that the mandate would become an advisory next week. The Assembly’s move — upheld by Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson — dismantles a mask requirement that has been in place since last June and marks the latest major shift i...

Rivera, Weddleton keep acting positions in reorganization of Anchorage Assembly Marlise Irby © Provided by Anchorage KTUU-TV The Anchorage Assembly announced that Felix Rivera had been voted acting chair. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Assembly Acting Chair Felix Rivera was again voted into that position by fellow assembly members during a special meeting Tuesday, during which members also certified the regular municipal election. Rivera was chosen as acting chair in a ...