Anchorage Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Anchorage is lower than the Alaska average.

Anchorage Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Anchorage area compares to Alaska for coronavirus vaccinations.

Unemployment Increases In Anchorage Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Anchorage's unemployment rate increased recently.

Municipality Of Anchorage: Municipality Presents Plan To Transition Shelter Out Of Sullivan Arena

See the latest announcement from the Municipality of Anchorage.

Municipality Of Anchorage: Public Invited To Memorial Day Ceremony

See the latest announcement from the Municipality of Anchorage.

Broadband Speed In Anchorage Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Anchorage Mask Mandate To Become Advisory On May 21

This effective date protects students, who are largely unvaccinated, through the end of the Anchorage School District's academic year.

Municipality Of Anchorage Launches Innovative Energy Finance Program

Anchorage is first local government in Alaska to adopt the program.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy Creates Task Force On Broadband

The goal is to address the growing need for reliable, high speed connectivity for all Alaskans.

Gov. Dunleavy Announces Proposal For Use Of Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds

The proposed legislation will be formally introduced on Monday, April 19.

Gov. Dunleavy Unveils Alaska Tourism Marketing And Aid Package

Americans are being encouraged to visit the state as a COVID-free destination.

Gov. Dunleavy Orders Investigation Into Unauthorized Sharing Of DHSS Information

A group of Alaskans were contacted by individuals working on behalf of the Municipality of Anchorage about COVID-19 vaccine information.

Gov. Dunleavy Announces Forthcoming Tourism Aid Initiative

The proposal includes a readiness to file legal action against the CDC if the conditional sail order is not lifted.

Gov. Dunleavy Commits FY23 Funding For Silvertip Maintenance Station On Kenai Peninsula

The announcement means funding will be in place through the spring of 2024.

Gov. Dunleavy: Alaska Economy Devastated By CDC Decision On Cruise Ships

He says there's a $3 billion gross state product loss each year the cruise season does not take place.

Alaska Continues To Lead Nation In Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Nearly one in three residents have received their first shot, while more than one in five are fully inoculated.

Gov. Dunleavy Announces Coronavirus Vaccine Available To All Alaskans Age 16 And Older

Alaska is the first state in the nation to remove eligibility requirements.

Anchorage Acting Mayor Issues Emergency Order To 'Make It A Safe Spring'

Capacity restrictions are being loosened, but COVID-19 precautions such as social distancing and wearing of face masks are still in place.

Governor Dunleavy Tests Positive For Coronavirus

He is currently at home with mild COVID-19 symptoms.

Gov. Dunleavy To Self-Quarantine After Close Contact With COVID-Positive Individual

The contact took place on Saturday.

Dunleavy Administration Releases Coronavirus Transition Plan

The state recommends COVID-19 testing three days prior to travel to locations on the road system and the Alaska Marine Highway System.

Gov. Dunleavy Introduces Job Creating Infrastructure Bond

It's the first statewide bond proposal in nearly 10 years.

Acting Mayor Of Anchorage Issues Emergency Order Easing Up On Some Coronavirus Restrictions

The goal is to help the economy's hardest-hit sectors while still preventing the virus from returning to extremely high risk levels.

Gov. Dunleavy Looks Back On One Year Of COVID-19

Jan. 28 was the anniversary of the arrival of the repatriation flight from Wuhan, China through Alaska.

Gov. Dunleavy Delivers Third State Of The State Address To Alaskans

He emphasized the importance of self-reliance, energy independence and maximizing opportunities.

Gov. Dunleavy Introduces Bill To Extend Public Health Disaster Period To Sept. 30

The existing disaster declaration expires on Feb. 15.

Anchorage ranked no. 48 in the nation for fiscal health.

Anchorage needed $665.4 million to get out of the red

Gov. Dunleavy Issues Extension Of Coronavirus Public Health Disaster Response

To date, Alaska has had over 49,000 confirmed cases, 227 deaths from COVID-19, and more than 39,000 vaccination doses administered.

Dunleavy Directs Reopening Of Silvertip Maintenance Station

"Every mile of public pavement is essential to the safe movement of Alaskans throughout the state," the governor said.

2020 Ballot Measures: What kind of Democracy are we now?

2020 Ballot Measures suggest major shifts in U.S. drug, labor, and elections policy

Governor Dunleavy Provides Additional Financial Support For Anchorage’s Small Businesses

This morning, Governor Mike Dunleavy expedited the release of the remaining $20 million in federal CARES Act funding for the Municipality.

Governor Dunleavy Urges Alaskans To Take Immediate Action To Slow COVID-19

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy urged Alaskans to take immediate action to combat the virus as the state remains in the red zone.

Alaska Governor Issues New Coronavirus Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration

The declaration goes into effect Nov. 16.

New Supplies, Equipment, Facilities Secured To Fight Coronavirus In Alaska

Officials say a new commercial testing lab will add capacity and decrease turnaround time for results.

Gov. Dunleavy Approves CARES Funding To Help Brother Francis Shelter

The facility is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.

Gov. Dunleavy Expands AK CARES To Help More Small Businesses

The expansion goes into effect on Monday, Aug. 31.

Governor Issues Updated Interstate And International Travel Guidance

Interstate and international travelers are welcome to come to Alaska as long as they abide by restrictions.

Governor Thanks Alaska State Legislature For Action On CARES Act Funding

The money will provide COVID-19 economic relief to communities, businesses, non-profits and individuals.

2020 Permanent Fund Dividend Distribution To Begin July 1

The funds, which normally go to eligible Alaska residents in October, are being given out earlier due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Governor To Allow Businesses To Reopen at 100% Capacity On Friday

Alaskans are still encouraged to follow other Coronavirus guidelines, including standing six feet apart.