Legislators are considering a special audit of the Alaska Mental Health Trust and how the trustees are investing its money.
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Accusations of fake news and Islamophobia fill Anchorage Assembly
An online controversy spread to the halls of city government in Anchorage on Tuesday, with accusations flying about fake news, liberal media bias and a militant Islamic training camp in Wasilla that does not exist.
Trump transition team adds Alaskan as tribal liaison
An Alaskan has joined President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team. The Trump team has selected former state senator Jerry Ward as its liaison to the 500-plus federally recognized tribes.
Pedestrian safety highlighted in Alaska’s darkest months
As the winter solstice approaches and daylight hours are short in Alaska, public safety, medical groups and other Alaska businesses are calling attention to pedestrian safety.
Assembly vote could remake Anchorage taxi industry
During it’s meeting Tuesday, the Assembly will vote on a measure that aims to eliminate the fixed number of cabs operating in the city, which would happen in a phased approach over the next few years.
Why doesn’t Anchorage have a pot shop yet? Dumpsters and parking lots
In the last few weeks, as commercial marijuana inches closer to a reality across Alaska, a lot of people are asking: why doesn’t Anchorage have a pot shop yet?