A major quake in the early hours of Sunday morning woke up residents of Anchorage and could be felt across much of southern Alaska. There’s no risk of a tsunami, the National Weather Service says.
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7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Cook Inlet, no tsunami expected
The Alaska Earthquake Center is reporting a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Cook Inlet at 1:30 a.m.
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.