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City, state officials suggest lowering expectations for snow removal in Anchorage

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Before the latest round of snow fell on Anchorage, city and state officials met with members of the Anchorage Assembly on Wednesday to review the snow-clearing efforts from the November storms. The key message was that while operators performed admirably...
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Anchorage filmmaker reflects on belonging and homelessness in first feature film

Arts Anchorage Emily Tallman for Arts Anchorage -
"Stranger" is intended to shed light on the multifaceted issue of homelessness and its profound impact on individuals' sense of self. 
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Anchorage School Board member proposes policy for mandatory reporting of pronouns and nicknames

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
Current guidelines empower teachers to not immediately share the information if they feel it would endanger a student's physical or mental well-being or if they want to respect a child's request for privacy.
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Sing Out! showcases harmony and inclusion

Arts Anchorage Emily Tallman for Arts Anchorage -
Sing Out!, a program of Identity Inc., is Anchorage’s community choir for members and friends of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
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Teacher pay report censored by Dunleavy administration published with new title

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Exactly what deviated has never been explained publicly, but comparing the two versions of the article reveals only a few changes, with a vast majority of the original piece intact.
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Consulting contract with former AG violates state procurement regulations

Commentary Dermot Cole -
The contract says Richards will be paid for seven months, but it only includes $50,000 to pay him, which is $34,000 short. This is not an accident.
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Alaska House ethics panel dismisses complaints against Eastman, Kurka

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Ethics complaints against legislators are normally confidential until resolved, but because both Eastman and Kurka waived their right to confidentiality, it gave us an unusual window into the deliberations.
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Gifts good enough to eat

Arts and Culture Victoria Petersen -
We all have to eat – and these gifts cater to every taste, and celebrate Alaska’s local businesses, makers and flavors. 
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Creative Currents: Finding the ‘fur-fect’ fit with Arya Bear’s Closet 

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Miranda Miller says people often recognize her dogs when walking around Anchorage; they are what some may call local celebrities.  Miller has two Brittany Spaniels, named Arya and Mazy. She adopted Arya at 10 weeks; not long after Miller and...
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Dunleavy administration finds another way to force ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill on Alaska schools

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Attorney General Treg Taylor has a fresh new reinterpretation of state law that conveniently aligns with the right-wing political agenda.
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