The Alaska Earthquake Center is reporting a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Cook Inlet at 1:30 a.m.
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New tech and political clout put toward homeless campers
Just after 8 a.m. Thursday morning, Anchorage homelessness coordinator Nancy Burke stooped toward a snowy tent in the woods, waking 58-year-old Duane English, who’s been camping in the area for the last month.
Anchorage real estate market remains stable despite low oil prices
Anchorage’s real estate market has historically tracked closely to the price of oil. That trend has come apart over the last year, as the per barrel price has plummeted to record lows, but the city’s total assessed property values have continued on a modest climb upwards.
Former Juneau woman missing since New Year’s Day in Anchorage
Linda Skeek, 32, was last seen at her home in south Anchorage on New Year’s Day. According to a public announcement from the Anchorage Police Department, Skeek left her home on foot after a fight with her husband.
Ferry fares up 5 percent for most routes
Ferry fares went up 5 percent for most routes Jan. 1. The hike comes on the heels of a 4.5 percent increase that began in May.
Murre die-off around Kachemak Bay estimated to be in the thousands
Die-offs of common murres have been happening across Alaska since this summer. The latest report comes from Kachemak Bay, according to biologists with the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge in Homer.
Legislators recommend ending pricey Anchorage LIO lease
Legislators met for almost 5 hours Saturday trying to decide whether to vacate, purchase or continue paying rent on the newly renovated Anchorage LIO.
Lawmakers seek cheaper digs than Anchorage LIO
Moving into the Atwood Building would cost about $10 million over 10 years. Keeping the existing lease at the Anchorage LIO would cost an estimated $40 million over 10 years.
Berkowitz kills controversial road project
“The port is the most pressing need that we have here in Anchorage, and in fact it’s one of the most pressing needs in the state,” Berkowitz said.
Using language as a portal to the depths of cultural heritage
“For a Native Athabascan of the Cook Inlet region, Dena’ina isn’t just the language of their people, it is a portal to the full depths of their cultural heritage.”