Sullivan, Peltola clash over Iran and energy costs in Anchorage debate
Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola disputed Iran policy, energy costs and each other’s records at an Anchorage debate ahead of Alaska’s Nov. 3 Senate election.
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Southcentral Alaska utilities warn gas shortages could raise heating and power costs this winter
Enstar and regional electric utilities warn that tightening Cook Inlet gas supplies and low storage margins could raise energy costs and trigger conservation measures during extreme winter demand.
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Anchorage Assembly takes up tax incentives for mixed-use housing
The Anchorage Assembly held an August 4 hearing on a proposal for tax incentives tied to mixed-use, multifamily housing. The measure is not yet confirmed as final.
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Anchorage public-safety commission proposal dies without Assembly vote
A proposed independent public-safety commission ended without an Assembly vote after July 21 testimony, leaving Anchorage without a replacement advisory body.
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Anchorage,, AK Weather Snapshot – August 5, 2026
12:47 PM · Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Anchorage,, AK: 57°F (Light Rain) · Humidity 94% · Wind 0 mph
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Anchorage,, AK Weather Snapshot – August 4, 2026
11:42 PM · Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Anchorage,, AK: 61°F (Light Rain) · Humidity 88% · Wind 3 mph
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Anchorage,, AK Weather Snapshot – August 3, 2026
11:48 PM · Monday, August 3, 2026 · Anchorage,, AK: 57°F (Light Rain) · Humidity 88% · Wind 7 mph
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Anchorage wastewater detects wild-type measles RNA ahead of school reopening
Alaska officials detected wild-type measles RNA in Anchorage wastewater samples collected July 7, 8, 9 and 14, but said the finding is not a confirmed human case or proof of transmission.
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Anchorage wastewater detects measles-virus RNA, but Alaska reports no confirmed case in alert
Very low levels of measles-virus RNA were found in Anchorage wastewater samples collected July 7–14. Alaska officials say the signal does not confirm a case, transmission or an outbreak.
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Anchorage,, AK Weather Snapshot – August 2, 2026
11:57 PM · Sunday, August 2, 2026 · Anchorage,, AK: 57°F (Clear) · Humidity 88% · Wind 3 mph
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Anchorage police report 127 arrests in three-day summer crime-suppression operation
Anchorage police reported 127 arrests, six stolen vehicles recovered and 11 guns seized during Operation Summer Heat, a June 24-26 enforcement operation involving about 140 personnel.
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Anchorage Assembly schedules Aug. 4 step in proposed removal proceedings against George Martinez
The Anchorage Assembly censured George Martinez on July 21, while a separate proposal to begin removal proceedings was postponed until the Aug. 4 meeting.
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North Star Behavioral Health can relocate Anchorage psychiatric beds without new certificate of need
Alaska health officials determined that North Star Behavioral Health may move and reassign existing psychiatric beds and programs among its Anchorage facilities without a new Certificate of Need.
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Early voting opens in Anchorage for Alaska’s August 18 primary
Early and absentee in-person voting is underway in Anchorage for Alaska’s August 18, 2026 primary election, with sites at Midtown Mall and Anchorage City Hall.
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Russia seeks U.S. clarification on Anchorage summit understandings as Ukraine peace efforts continue
Russia has asked the United States to clarify what it describes as understandings reached at an August 2025 summit in Anchorage, Alaska, linking the request to new proposals concerning the war in Ukraine.
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Anchorage Assembly to hear proposed tax incentives for mixed-use multifamily housing
The Anchorage Assembly is scheduled to take public testimony Aug. 4 on AO 2026-93, a proposed ordinance to create a municipal code chapter on tax incentives for mixed-use, multi-unit housing.
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Anchorage settles Port of Alaska lawsuit for $180 million
The Municipality of Anchorage announced a $180 million settlement in longstanding litigation over the failed federal Port of Alaska project, reporting that total recovery in the matter has reached $191.3 million.
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Anchorage Assembly lets proposed public-safety commission die after lengthy debate
The Anchorage Assembly did not advance a proposal to create a community-led public-safety commission at its July 21 meeting, after extensive testimony and debate over the body’s authority, scope and cost.
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Alaska Anchorage hockey to open season against defending national champion Denver
The UAA Seawolves will open the 2026-27 men’s hockey season at home against defending national champion Denver on Oct. 9-10 at the Avis Alaska Sports Complex in Anchorage.
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AEDC to present Anchorage business survey and economic outlook Aug. 5
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation will present new local business survey results and economic data at its annual Economic Outlook Luncheon on Aug. 5.
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Alaska begins early voting as Anchorage ballot-measure hearings continue
The Alaska Division of Elections began early and absentee-related voting Aug. 3 for the Aug. 18 primary, while Anchorage hearings address three proposed statewide ballot measures.
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Anchorage families told to recheck school lottery status before 2026-27 starts
Anchorage School District corrected inaccurate lottery notification information on July 27 and told families to verify current status, respond to new offers within 48 hours and complete back-to-school requirements.