Anchorage faces widespread destruction as hurricane-force winds leave thousands without power Alaska Hit by Hurricane-Force Winds Near 130 MPH Causing Major Damage At the height of the chaos, around 17,500 homes were in the dark. Thankfully, by Tuesday morning, that number dropped to under 2,000. Chugach Electric is working hard to restore power, acknowledging that…
Education advocates in Alaska express concern over potential funding increases amid legislative challenges Alaska Education Advocates Fear Funding Boost Will Not Happen This Year Juneau: Alaska education advocates are feeling pretty down about the chances of getting a big funding boost this year. They’re gearing up for another push, but it’s looking tough with the…
A severe storm has left many homes and businesses in Southcentral Alaska without power, prompting school closures and emergency shelters. Hundreds in Southcentral Alaska Still Without Power After Storm Damage Anchorage: A wild storm hit Southcentral Alaska, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain. It knocked out power for hundreds of homes and businesses. Utility crews…
Anchorage residents face ongoing power outages as repairs from a severe storm extend into a third day, affecting schools and services. Anchorage Power Outages Continue for Third Day After January Storm Anchorage: Hundreds of folks in Anchorage are still without power after a wild January storm hit. This storm brought record warmth and crazy winds…
A powerful storm has left many in Southcentral Alaska without power, causing school closures and extensive damage across the region. Thousands in Southcentral Alaska Still Without Power After Storm Anchorage: A wild storm hit Southcentral Alaska on Sunday, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain. Thousands are still without power as utility crews deal with major…
A section of a pedestrian bridge collapsed onto the Seward Highway, causing lane closures and prompting inspections amid high winds in Anchorage. Part of Pedestrian Bridge Falls onto Seward Highway in South Anchorage Anchorage: Early Sunday morning, part of a pedestrian bridge near Rabbit Creek Elementary School fell onto the Seward Highway. This caused both…
Alaska lawmakers unveil initial proposals for the upcoming legislative session, focusing on education, election reform, and more. Lawmakers Propose No Cell Phones in Schools and Free Meals for Kids Anchorage: So, Alaska lawmakers are gearing up for their next session, and they’ve got some interesting ideas on the table. They just revealed a bunch of…
Alaska lawmakers aim to reform the public retirement system to tackle staffing shortages and improve recruitment efforts Retirement Reform Reintroduced as Top Priority for Alaska’s Legislative Session Juneau: So, Alaska’s House and Senate are gearing up to tackle retirement reform. It’s a big deal for them this session. They’re really feeling the heat with staffing…
Recent data shows a significant rise in homelessness in Alaska, but the story is more intricate than it seems. Homelessness in Alaska Surges Dramatically, Revealing a Complex Situation Anchorage: A recent federal report revealed some tough news about homelessness in the U.S. It hit a record high in January 2024, with an 18.1% jump from…
