News for Government
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced the appointments of two key executives, strengthening the Municipality of Anchorage’s leadership in public communications and child care and early education initiatives.Nora Morse will join the administration as Communications Director starting Jan. 20. Morse brings to the position more than 11 years of experience in public communications, campaign ...read more
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Friday, January 02, 2026
APD Retail Crime Initiatives Show Measurable Results Through Enforcement, Partnerships, and VisibilityAnchorage, AK — December 30, 2025 — The Anchorage Police Department (APD) is reporting significant progress in reducing retail theft through a coordinated enforcement strategy that combines a dedicated Retail Crime Unit, targeted Retail Blitz operations, and an increased patrol presence during ...read more
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Anchorage Assembly yesterday approved an ordinance proposed by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and Assembly Members Erin Baldwin Day, Zac Johnson, and Daniel Volland that will require short-term rentals (STRs) in the Municipality of Anchorage to be registered by July 31, 2026.
The ordinance, AO 2025-115(S-2), enables the Municipality to gather essential, localized information on the number of ...read more
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