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via Anchorage Daily News45m agoNeighborhood concerns delay bid by Linda’s Place to become Anchorage’s latest long-term shelter
As shelter operators seek a conditional use permit to shift from temporary to permanent status, residents and businesses describe conflict and crime.
As shelter operators seek a conditional use permit to shift from temporary to permanent status, residents and businesses describe conflict and crime.
via Anchorage Daily News1h agoSeeds from Japan’s ‘miracle lone pine’ will be preserved for future generations
It was the only tree on its beach to survive the tsunami triggered by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
It was the only tree on its beach to survive the tsunami triggered by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
via Anchorage Daily News2h agoCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole
There are currently 548 prisoners on death row.
There are currently 548 prisoners on death row.
via Anchorage Daily News3h agoState contractor mobilizes equipment, prepares for construction of ferry terminal at Cascade Point
The move is raising concerns among critics that the Dunleavy administration is improperly fast-tracking the project before a new governor takes office.
The move is raising concerns among critics that the Dunleavy administration is improperly fast-tracking the project before a new governor takes office.
via Anchorage Daily News3h agoFederal program changes drive higher meal costs for Anchorage schools
Anchorage School District finance officials say nearly 5,000 families must pay for school lunches this year.
Anchorage School District finance officials say nearly 5,000 families must pay for school lunches this year.
via Anchorage Daily News3h agoLIV Golf winding down operations, lawyer says in bankruptcy hearing
Instead of planning for a new version for 2027, the renegade tour enters a liquidation phase.
Instead of planning for a new version for 2027, the renegade tour enters a liquidation phase.
via Anchorage Daily News4h agoRare bipartisan idea gains ground: US-Israel tie needs a break
Democrats and Republicans may be deeply split, but a growing number agree on one big idea: The era of unquestioned U.S. support for Israel needs to end.
Democrats and Republicans may be deeply split, but a growing number agree on one big idea: The era of unquestioned U.S. support for Israel needs to end.
via Anchorage Daily News4h agoWembanyama overcomes illness, injury in historic 52-point, 24-rebound outing
“He’s Superman,” Spurs point guard Dylan Harper said.
“He’s Superman,” Spurs point guard Dylan Harper said.
via Anchorage Daily News4h agoNew estrogen research may change how scientists think about women’s aging brains
Scientists are assessing the potential benefits of hormone therapy for older women’s cognition.
Scientists are assessing the potential benefits of hormone therapy for older women’s cognition.
via Anchorage Daily News5h agoDemocrats vow major probes into Trump’s ‘tentacles of corruption’
Outside advisers say the party needs to tie the issue to voters’ concerns about the high cost of living.
Outside advisers say the party needs to tie the issue to voters’ concerns about the high cost of living.
via Anchorage Daily News5h agoRepublican losses will raise pressure on conservative Supreme Court justices to retire
The lame-duck session before January will probably be President Donald Trump’s last chance to get a high court nominee confirmed by the Senate.
The lame-duck session before January will probably be President Donald Trump’s last chance to get a high court nominee confirmed by the Senate.
via Anchorage Daily News5h agoActor Russell Brand convicted of rape, and judge says he’ll get a prison term
Brand had been free, but the judge rejected a bail request because of the possibility he might flee and he was taken into custody.
Brand had been free, but the judge rejected a bail request because of the possibility he might flee and he was taken into custody.
via Anchorage Daily News5h agoAI stock wipeout sends Wall Street tumbling as fears rise over data center moratoriums following Democratic landslide
S&P 500 on track for its worst drop since President Donald Trump shook markets worldwide in April 2025 after announcing his “Liberation Day” tariffs.
S&P 500 on track for its worst drop since President Donald Trump shook markets worldwide in April 2025 after announcing his “Liberation Day” tariffs.
via Anchorage Daily News6h ago‘Knives out’ at Pentagon after unpopular Iran war dooms GOP in midterms
Though the president has continued to support Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Republicans’ electoral drubbing leaves him and other key military leaders vulnerable, officials say.
Though the president has continued to support Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Republicans’ electoral drubbing leaves him and other key military leaders vulnerable, officials say.
via Anchorage Daily News13h agoMiss Manners: How late is too late to respond to a wedding invitation?
Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
via Anchorage Daily News13h agoDear Annie: Am I wrong for not wanting gifts that came from the thrift store?
Advice from Annie Lane.
Advice from Annie Lane.
via Anchorage Daily News13h agoAsking Eric: My friend’s eyesight is going, but she’s too stubborn to go to the doctor about it. What can I do?
Advice from R. Eric Thomas.
Advice from R. Eric Thomas.
via Anchorage Daily News19h agoA nationwide backlash against data centers erupts at the polls
Local bans on data centers and the victory of gubernatorial and Senate candidates promising to regulate the projects could create headaches for the AI industry.
Local bans on data centers and the victory of gubernatorial and Senate candidates promising to regulate the projects could create headaches for the AI industry.
via Anchorage Daily News19h agoTruck strikes Airport Heights home in hit-and-run partially captured on camera
While witnesses have been interviewed, the driver has not yet been found and the incident remains under investigation, according to the Anchorage Police Department.
While witnesses have been interviewed, the driver has not yet been found and the incident remains under investigation, according to the Anchorage Police Department.
via Anchorage Daily News20h agoUAA women’s basketball will lean on improved roster depth and versatility in 2026-27
The Seawolves believe they’ve built a team that is set up for more success under second-year head coach Matt Thune, and embodies the type of culture he’s building.
The Seawolves believe they’ve built a team that is set up for more success under second-year head coach Matt Thune, and embodies the type of culture he’s building.
via Anchorage Daily News20h agoOpinion: The reality behind Anchorage’s housing promises can be seen at South Park Estates
The city can’t add affordable housing by subtracting the homes that already exist.
The city can’t add affordable housing by subtracting the homes that already exist.
via Anchorage Daily News20h agoOpinion: The LNG project that many Alaskans haven’t heard of
Polar LNG could undercut Alaska LNG’s $65 billion to $70 billion price tag, so who stands to benefit?
Polar LNG could undercut Alaska LNG’s $65 billion to $70 billion price tag, so who stands to benefit?
via Anchorage Daily News20h agoThis weekend around Anchorage: Best of Alaska, America at 250 and plenty of First Friday events
Plus a book sale at the Loussac Library and the debut of a new play.
Plus a book sale at the Loussac Library and the debut of a new play.
via Anchorage Daily News21h agoAlaska voters rejecting 2 Kenai judges in initial election results
The judges were the two whom the Alaska Judicial Council had recommended against retaining, in a rare move.
The judges were the two whom the Alaska Judicial Council had recommended against retaining, in a rare move.
via Anchorage Daily News21h agoIsraeli President Herzog takes first steps toward building new government after accepting election results
The move dealt a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to discredit the vote, in which he and his allies lost their majority in parliament.
The move dealt a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to discredit the vote, in which he and his allies lost their majority in parliament.
via Anchorage Daily News22h agoSpeaker Johnson won’t seek reelection as House Republican leader after party’s midterm losses
It’s a swift rise and fall for the Louisiana congressman, often seen as an accidental speaker.
It’s a swift rise and fall for the Louisiana congressman, often seen as an accidental speaker.
via Anchorage Daily News22h agoValkyries’ victory celebration includes Oakland, where team practices, and San Francisco
It was an important move for the team to honor and include both cities and the franchise’s strong support systems from throughout Northern California.
It was an important move for the team to honor and include both cities and the franchise’s strong support systems from throughout Northern California.
via Anchorage Daily News23h agoDemocrat Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as the first Black speaker of the House
The House speaker is second in line to the president and the only leadership position in Congress mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
The House speaker is second in line to the president and the only leadership position in Congress mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
via Anchorage Daily News23h agoA MAGA media civil war erupts over who’s to blame for the GOP’s thrashing
Trump’s allies cite the Iran war, the economy and one another after Republicans’ election rout exposed deep divisions in the MAGA media world.
Trump’s allies cite the Iran war, the economy and one another after Republicans’ election rout exposed deep divisions in the MAGA media world.
via Anchorage Daily News23h agoSeahawks quarterback Sam Darnold ruled out against the Cardinals with quad injury
Backup Drew Locke will step in for Seattle, losers of three of its last four games.
Backup Drew Locke will step in for Seattle, losers of three of its last four games.
via Anchorage Daily News23h agoOnly a few Senate, gubernatorial races have yet to be called
In surprising Mississippi contest, the incumbent GOP senator is trailing a Democrat by a few dozen votes.
In surprising Mississippi contest, the incumbent GOP senator is trailing a Democrat by a few dozen votes.
via Anchorage Daily News1d agoCanadian authorities say multiple grizzlies may have attacked mother and daughter found dead
The attack comes nearly a year after a grizzly attack on a group of 20 elementary school students and teachers in the same area, which left one adult and three children badly hurt
The attack comes nearly a year after a grizzly attack on a group of 20 elementary school students and teachers in the same area, which left one adult and three children badly hurt
via Anchorage Daily News1d agoThe 2028 election season begins as both parties navigate midterm fallout
The first presidential primary votes will be cast in little more than a year.
The first presidential primary votes will be cast in little more than a year.
via Anchorage Daily News1d agoDemocrats win control of Texas state House as part of sweeping gains in state governments
The wins come after Democrats lost nearly 1,000 state legislative seats during President Barack Obama’s tenure.
The wins come after Democrats lost nearly 1,000 state legislative seats during President Barack Obama’s tenure.
via Anchorage Daily News1d agoPower-hitter Lee Ivakina continues to be key to UAA volleyball’s success as a senior
The Bulgarian former junior college transfer is poised to lead the Seawolves in hitting categories again this season.
The Bulgarian former junior college transfer is poised to lead the Seawolves in hitting categories again this season.
via Anchorage Daily News1d agoAlaska election shenanigans date back to territorial days
In the circumstances surrounding longtime delegate James Wickersham’s political career, there was an epidemic, socialist challengers, anti-immigrant sentiments, a fraudulent governor, non-secret ballots, partisan antics, electioneering and racism.
In the circumstances surrounding longtime delegate James Wickersham’s political career, there was an epidemic, socialist challengers, anti-immigrant sentiments, a fraudulent governor, non-secret ballots, partisan antics, electioneering and racism.
via Anchorage Daily News1d agoTrump talks about White House ballroom project, not midterms, in extended public comments
The president’s continued heavy focus on the building project comes as voters said they thought he was concentrating on the wrong issues during this year’s campaign.
The president’s continued heavy focus on the building project comes as voters said they thought he was concentrating on the wrong issues during this year’s campaign.
via Anchorage Daily News1d agoAmong Democrats’ first affordability targets: Health care
The incoming congressional majority will work to restore federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding early next year, officials say.
The incoming congressional majority will work to restore federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding early next year, officials say.
via Anchorage Daily News1d agoVance breaks sharply with Trump, blames midterm losses on handling of Iran war
The vice president, a potential 2028 presidential contender, pinned the outcome on the administration’s decisions.
The vice president, a potential 2028 presidential contender, pinned the outcome on the administration’s decisions.
via Anchorage Daily News1d agoCornell rape investigation will be led by former prosecutor in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case
Jacqueline Kelly is a Cornell alumna and will serve as outside counsel for the investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Jacqueline Kelly is a Cornell alumna and will serve as outside counsel for the investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James.