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Anchorage finds a new purpose for Bronson-era boondoggle

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
A $2.39 million tent structure bought in former Mayor Dave Bronson’s early days as Anchorage’s mayor as a quick-fix shelter but was never used will finally have a purpose.
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Creative Currents: Finding inspiration with Francisco Ramírez Morales

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
Francisco Ramírez Morales’ murals can be found across the Anchorage bowl.
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Anchorage Mayor LaFrance calls for more funding for snow-plowing, shelters and child care in first budget proposal

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance rolled out her first budget proposal today, outlining increased funding for the city’s homelessness response, snow-plowing and child care.
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Anchorage set to buy more snow-removal equipment after finding unspent money

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
On Tuesday night, the Anchorage Assembly approved the LaFrance administration’s request to purchase $3.75 million in new snow-removal equipment, aiming to improve the city’s response to heavy snow dumps that have snarled streets in recent years. The purchase — ten...
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Waffles and Living Wages: East Anchorage business shows the value of taking care of employees

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Waffles and Whatnot is among a coalition of Alaska businesses, Alaska Businesses for Better Jobs, publicly backing Ballot Measure 1 in this year’s general election.
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New Anchorage park to expand access while conserving habitat

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
Accessible and wild — many claim these two qualities as cornerstones to quality of life in Anchorage.
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Anchorage Daily News owner refuses to recognize guild, hires union-busting lawyers

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Ryan Binkley, the head of the group that owns the Anchorage Daily News, has rejected newsroom workers’ request to voluntarily recognize their union. Newsroom employees announced their plans to form the Anchorage News Guild to bargain for contracts that include...
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Anchorage Daily News staff aim to form state’s first unionized newsroom

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Reporters and other news staff at the Anchorage Daily News announced today that they're working to establish Alaska's first unionized newsroom.
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Creative Currents: Feral Designs Studio

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
When Lilly Gouge was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2020, she was given two options by her doctor: either take medication or find a way to reduce her stress.  Gouge, a boat captain in the summer and fire rescue...
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Current Cravings: Case for a salmon burger

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
From classic to spicy, follow along as Jenny Weis taste tests Anchorage’s top salmon burgers
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