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House Passes Stopgap Spending Bill 220-205, Senate Vote Next
The 220-205 vote sends the measure to the Senate, where bipartisan support will determine whether federal funding extends through Dec. 4.
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Federal Regulators Narrow Endangered Species Habitat Protections in July 2026
The Trump administration's rule change narrows the definition of harm under the law, shifting the burden for habitat safeguards onto states that have raised concerns about their own capacity.
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Federal Internet Subsidies Keep Remote Adak Island Connected Despite Sparse Population
Investigative accounts detail ongoing costs for service to mostly empty buildings more than 1,200 miles from Anchorage.
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Anchorage's Downtown Murals Celebrate Indigenous Heritage and Local Art
Downtown installations highlight Indigenous heritage and local artistic efforts through projects supported by the Anchorage Museum and city grants.
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Voices from Anchorage Residents on Recent City Council Decisions
Anchorage community members share their perspectives following local government actions affecting urban development and neighborhood life.
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Anchorage Businesses Reassess Operations as Global Tensions Spike Supply Costs
Market shifts driven by international tensions urge local companies to reassess strategies and operations.
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Anchorage Adopts Global Traffic Strategies to Address Local Transport Challenges
The city’s approach to transport reflects unique local challenges and broader trends seen in urban centers worldwide.
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Anchorage Approves 10,000 Homes Plan: ADU Plans Launch 2026
Anchorage residents may access free pre-approved ADU building plans in Spring 2026 and see potential new duplexes and townhomes along transportation corridors after a September 2026 Assembly vote.
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Anchorage Athletes Break Records: Local Fitness Participation Surges Higher
From the diamonds of the Alaska League to the trails of Summer Bay Road, participation numbers reveal a city committed to active competition.
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Federal Grant Rule Shift Expands Political Appointee Control Over Decisions
The Office of Management and Budget advanced a rule that would expand political appointee authority over federal grant decisions, drawing scrutiny over its origins and scope.
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Anchorage Weighs Local Government Decisions Against Practices in Other Global Cities
City officials review Anchorage procedures for local policy choices by looking at how comparable urban centers manage similar responsibilities.
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Anchorage Residents Transform Summer Fitness Through Personal Commitment, Not Trends
Residents in neighborhoods from Spenard to Government Hill are shaping summer wellbeing routines through personal commitment rather than passing fads.