The Anchorage Assembly has hit pause on the crucial Missing Middle Housing Opportunity Overlay, sparking intense debate on the future of local housing options.

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The Anchorage Assembly has greenlit the sale of West Park for housing development, but a last-minute effort to postpone the decision fell short!

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Anchorage health officials are raising alarms about the dangers of concentrated kratom products, urging local action to protect the community while preserving traditional uses of the botanical leaf.

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Mayor LaFrance warns of a looming fiscal cliff as the proposed 2027 budget relies on one-time funds, urging residents to join crucial budget discussions to secure the future.

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Assembly Member Cameron Perez is set to propose a yearlong ad hoc committee to ensure focused oversight of police policies following officer-involved shootings in Anchorage.

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Opioid overdoses are affecting every corner of Anchorage, with Narcan use rising even as year-to-date overdose calls decline by 10%.

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The Assembly's bold move to exchange the Tozier Tract for a prime downtown parcel could pave the way for over 100 new housing units in Anchorage!

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The Anchorage Assembly is at a crossroads, debating a housing proposal that could reshape neighborhoods while balancing development and community needs.

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The Northeast Connector Trail could soon bear the name of Karen Branga, a passionate advocate whose efforts helped secure crucial funding and access to parks for the community.

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The Anchorage Women's Commission is gearing up for a transformative needs assessment, aiming to elevate the voices of underserved women in our community.

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Anchorage's domestic violence rates are 2.5 times the national average, prompting urgent calls for better prevention and prosecution strategies.

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Exciting changes are coming to Cheugiak-Eagle River as planners embark on a comprehensive update to shape the future of land use, parks, and public facilities through 2050!

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Eagle River's housing market has skyrocketed, with median home prices surging from $143,000 in 1994 to a staggering $510,000 today—making it pricier than Anchorage!

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Cheugiak Fire & Rescue faces a funding crisis as rising call volumes and aging equipment threaten vital services—will residents support the proposed mill-rate increase to keep their community safe?

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Concerns are growing in Anchorage as the assembly questions the integrity of a police drone report filled with omissions and redactions.

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Rising ambulance calls reveal a critical shortage in primary care, while plans for a waste-to-energy facility and community redevelopment spark important conversations in Anchorage.

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A critical video of Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case was mysteriously removed from Facebook, sparking a debate over First Amendment rights and accountability within the APD.

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The debate over the Missing Middle Housing Opportunity Overlay is heating up in Anchorage, with passionate voices on both sides urging for crucial changes before the assembly's next meeting.

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Mayor LaFrance just announced the opening of 40 new surge shelter beds to combat homelessness this winter while introducing crucial regulations for surveillance technology in Anchorage.

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The Anchorage Assembly's heated debate over a controversial surveillance ordinance has sparked urgent calls for clearer definitions and stronger civil liberties protections.

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