Wesley Early

Alaska Public Media

Bronson, LaFrance challenge each other’s record during Anchorage Chamber mayoral debate

The two candidates in Anchorage’s mayoral runoff election faced off in a debate Monday hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce. Incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson and his challenger Suzanne LaFrance took turns critiquing the other’s record.

Alaska Public Media

Alaska’s first resettlement conference highlights state’s recent spike in refugees

Alaska State Refugee Coordinator Issa Spatrisano at the Catholic Social Services office. (Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media)

Alaska Public Media

Bronson, LaFrance offer different views and priorities in Alaska Public Media-ADN mayoral runoff debate

Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson (left) asks a question to his opponent Suzanne LaFrance (right) during a mayoral runoff debate held at the Alaska Public Media Building on Thursday, May 2, 2024. (Matt Faubion/Alaska public Media)

Alaska Public Media

Alaska officials announce awareness campaign to address fentanyl crisis

By: Wesley Early

Gov. Dunleavy said the “One Pill Can Kill” campaign will focus on educating Alaskans about the risks of fentanyl.

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Alaska officials announce ‘One Pill Can Kill’ campaign to address fentanyl crisis

By: Wesley Early

Gov. Mike Dunleavy and U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan announced the campaign at an Anchorage news conference Monday, citing Alaska’s 40 percent increase in drug deaths from 2022 to 2023.

Alaska Public Media

As Anchorage wildfire season creeps in, Hillside residents prepare for the worst

Hezekiah “Ky” Holland, in his backyard in South Anchorage on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Matt Faubion/Alaska Public Media)

Alaska Public Media

Anchorage residents turn in 51K ballots ahead of mayoral runoff election deadline

By: Wesley Early

As of Monday night, the city has received about 6,000 more ballots than it had by the same point in the April regular mayoral election.

Alaska Public Media

LaFrance’s maintains lead in Anchorage mayor race with 8,700 more ballots counted

By: Wesley Early

In the latest batch results, posted Wednesday night, LaFrance has about 54 percent of the vote to Bronson’s 46 percent.

Alaska Public Media

Security footage calls into question Anchorage police account of fatal shooting

Virginia Miller reviews security footage of a police shooting captured on the morning of May 13 in Anchorage. (Matt Faubion/Alaska Public Media)

Alaska Public Media

Researchers and city officials work to inform Hillside communities of wildfire risks

By: Wesley Early

Researchers and city officials work to inform Hillside communities of wildfire risks