Both Anchorage’s fire and police departments have been sued for racial discrimination.
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On the eve of a plastic bag ban, is Anchorage ready?
On Sept. 15, Anchorage will bar retailers from giving disposable plastic bags to customers. The measure affects plenty of businesses you might not expect.
Anchorage declares a civil emergency over looming cuts
Anchorage is anticipating hundreds more homeless in the days and weeks ahead, taxing local emergency response resources and organizations.
Anchorage raises age to buy tobacco products to 21
The Anchorage Assembly voted unanimously Tuesday night for a new measure that makes it illegal to sell cigarettes, electronic smoking devices and other similar products to anyone under 21 years old.
Anchorage Assembly weighs options for $1.9B Port of Alaska project
Anchorage Assembly members are considering whether to spend $100,000 to hire an independent analyst to monitor an ongoing modernization project at the Port of Alaska.
Anchorage bans plastic bags starting in 2019
The ordinance has allowances for bags used for produce, meat products, flowers, newspapers, dry cleaning and ice, among others.