Matt Leseman
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Anchorage, AK, United States
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Anchorage expands business relief and mortgage assistance programs
The Municipality is accepting applications for both, and more programs are in the pipeline. → Read More
Vote on APD use of force ordinance likely to be delayed
The ordinance's sponsor wants to rework it to closer align with existing policies. → Read More
With Fall and Winter approaching, the Sullivan Arena is filling up fast
Officials are considering options that could raise capacity for the Winter. → Read More
Alaska sees more absentee ballots, less polling places, due to COVID-19
The Division of Elections announced several closed polling locations due to coronavirus concerns Monday. → Read More
Nationwide bike part shortage comes to Anchorage
High demand during the Summer has made certain bikes and parts hard to find. → Read More
Proposed ordinance seeks to protect hotel worker jobs during pandemic
The ordinance would help with rehiring and protect jobs during changes in ownership. → Read More
Downtown businesses raise concerns over public drinking, drug use in Peratrovich Park
At a meeting Friday, business owners and other community members discussed how to address the problem. → Read More
Proposed ordinance would codify limits on APD’s use-of-force policies
Many of the limitations already exist in APD's procedures, but would put them into municipal code. → Read More
Assembly to vote on framework for $156 million in CARES funds
The proposed plan would send funds to a number of different areas including rent and mortgage assistance. → Read More
Municipality files for hearing to hold Kriner’s Diner in contempt of court
Kriner's Diner has stayed open despite a court order to cease dine-in service. → Read More
Anchorage Assembly approves $7 million in aid for hospitality and tourism industries
While grateful, many are concerned it won’t be enough → Read More
As Anchorage ‘battens down’ protestors oppose another shutdown
Protestors gathered outside the Loussac Library Monday to oppose EO-15. → Read More
Weekend concerts draw large crowds in Palmer
Over Friday and Saturday, hundreds gathered at a park in the Valley for a series of concerts. → Read More
Applications open for Anchorage childcare grants
Licensed providers should be receiving application forms from the United Way. → Read More
Proposed ordinance would prevent evictions in Anchorage through September
Supporters argue another moratorium is needed to prevent an "eviction tsunami." → Read More
Seward residents raise concerns over plan to transport COVID-positive seafood workers through city
Critics of the plan say it's unnecessary to have the crew stop in Seward. → Read More
Assembly to decide whether to extend emergency grant to Catholic Social Services
The grant was given following budget vetoes from the state that threatened to close Brother Francis Shelter. → Read More
Municipal plan to buy buildings for homeless services draws concerns ahead of vote
The Anchorage Assembly will vote on whether to authorize a $22.5 million purchase on Tuesday. → Read More
Public policies and body cameras among possible changes coming to APD
The Anchorage Assembly is continuing to hear from community members about the changes they'd like to see. → Read More
Anchorage residents celebrate Independence Day a little differently this year
Fishing, neighborhood parades, and a day at the downtown market. → Read More