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APD Chief McCoy to Retire February 1

APD Chief McCoy to Retire February 1

Citing reflection and thoughtful consideration, Anchorage Police Chief Kenneth McCoy announced earlier this evening that he is retiring from the police force effective February 1. In the 100-year history of the Anchorage Police Department, McCoy was the first Black police chief and had 27 years of service with the department.

Dine & Dish with Eagle River’s Very Own Jamie Allard This Friday.

Dine & Dish with Eagle River’s Very Own Jamie Allard This Friday.

In an update citing Merry Munch and the Eagle River Christmas Tree Lighting, Allard now says that her team has decided to postpone Dine & Dish until after the Christmas Holiday. Mark your calendars because this Friday you'll be able to sit down for an evening of "

Alaska Federation of Natives Unanimously Endorses Alaskans for Better Government Ballot Initiative

Alaska Federation of Natives Unanimously Endorses Alaskans for Better Government Ballot Initiative

Press Release: ABG Endorsements 11.23.21 ‘Wáahlaal Gíidaak Barbara Blake Anchorage, Alaska November 23, 2021 Media@alaskansforbettergovernment.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ###### With a unanimous vote, Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) endorsed the Alaskans for Better Government ballot initiative during a recent meeting of the Board of Directors. They join

Dunbar and Quinn-Davidson to introduce budget amendment package

Dunbar and Quinn-Davidson to introduce budget amendment package

According to a press release issued today by Budget and Finance Committee Co-Chair's Austin Quinn Davidson and Forrest Dunbar, an amendment package to the general operating budget to fund critical public safety items that were cut in Mayor Bronson’s proposed budget will be laid on the table at tonig

Bronson’s Bungled Homeless Response: How We Got Here

Bronson’s Bungled Homeless Response: How We Got Here

Puppet Master Robert Marbut When he ran for Anchorage mayor, David Bronson, along with his pro-Bronson Save Anchorage supporters, made the topic of homelessness a divisive one. Bronson's campaign platform included extensively monitoring the city's homeless population and increasing drug arrests around Anchorage to crack down

Assembly overrides Bronson. Covid mitigation plan to be enforced.

Assembly overrides Bronson. Covid mitigation plan to be enforced.

Today, the Anchorage Assembly rebuked Mayor David Bronson by overriding his vetoes of AO 2021-92 and 2021-113.