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Anchorage Assembly approves Mayor LaFrance’s ordinance to enhance safety in public spaces
In an 11-1 vote on Tuesday, the Anchorage Assembly approved a measure to improve safety in public spaces, proposed by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and cosponsored by Assembly Members Zac Johnson and Kameron Perez-Verdia. AO 2026-10 updates Anchorage Municipal Code with new legal tools that will enable law enforcement to address certain behaviors that are unsafe or inappropriate in public areas, including public intoxication and public indecency. The approved ordinance closes legal gaps that previously limited
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Celebrates 118 Years of Sisterhood, Service and Scholarship
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Celebrates 118 Years of Sisterhood at Far Western Region Founders’ Day in Anchorage, AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — February 2026 — Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA), the first historically African American sorority, is proudly commemorating its 118th Founders’ Day in Anchorage, Alaska, February 13–15, 2026. Hosted by the Far Western Region Xi Psi Omega Chapter, the historic celebration is themed “Everlasting Love: Celebrating 118 Years of Sisterhood in
Community Relations Council (CRC) Luncheon
Please Join Us! Employer Roundtable & Community Relations Council Luncheon at the Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center - Dining Hall When: February 19, 2026, at 11:30AM Where: 800 East Lynn Martin Drive Palmer, AK 99645 Please RSVP with Naomi Akers via email or phone.
Pacific Northern Academy: Pearl Jubilee
We invite you to join us at the Pacific Northern Academy Pearl Jubilee, celebrating 30 years and supporting the future! On March 27, 2026, PNA is hosting our PNA Jubilee at the Alaska Native Heritage Center! The evening will include champagne and oyster bar, fabulous passed hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, games, raffles, and dancing into the evening! Bid on trips to Hawaii, Juneau, fabulous local experiences, and more! Win a weekend at a beautiful home in Girdwood! All while supporting private,
Hey, Anchorage: What do you want to ask your Assembly and school board candidates?
Ballots for Anchorage’s 2026 spring election go out in March, with six Assembly seats and two school board seats up for grabs. In partnership with the Anchorage Daily News, we’ll be asking every candidate a series of questions ahead of the April 7 election — and publishing their answers on alaskapublic.org so you can compare them side by side. But first, we want to hear from you: What questions should we ask this year’s Assembly and school board candidates? What issues matter most to you and your
Mayor LaFrance proposes new ordinance to support safety in Anchorage public spaces
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of AnchorageJanuary 14, 2026Mayor LaFrance proposes new ordinance to support safety in Anchorage public spacesToday, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced a new ordinance to help ensure Anchorage’s public spaces are safe and accessible for all residents. Assembly members Zac Johnson and Kameron Perez-Verdia are cosponsoring the measure alongside Mayor LaFrance.The proposal, which was introduced during Tuesday’s Assembly meeting, will allow law enforcement to address certain
$3 Million Coca-Cola Scholars: Regional Finalists
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the United States. The foundation has provided more than 7,200 Coke Scholars nationwide with over $90 million in scholarships over the course of 38 years. Proud to share that the Coca-Cola Scholars Regional Finalists have been announced: $3 Million Coca-Cola ScholarsWhat It Is $20,000 Scholarship for High School SeniorsAttend Scholars Banquet @ Atlanta, GA @ April 23, 2026Timing/Next
Urban Snow Modeling to Advance Resilience for Today and Tomorrow (USMARTT)
Project USMARTT: Business Surveys Mission Statement University of Alaska researchers want to understand how previous years of heavy snow affected your business.Background In Anchorage, Alaska, the urban area has faced the top three snowiest years in the last decade. Specifically, from 2022 to 2024, heavy snow loads caused 24 buildings to collpase, resulting in one fatality.Survey Goals Objectives of the research project’s business surveys include: Assessing risk perceptions.Understanding actions taken
