Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage officials report neglected housing, especially multi-family units, is dangerously deteriorating, posing increased safety risks to low-income residents. Anchorage Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alaska's top education official used generative AI to draft a policy document, resulting in the inclusion of fictitious academic citations, highlighting the need for guidelines on AI tool use in government. KTOO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A rare white raven became a media sensation in Anchorage, captivating locals and photographers with its unique appearance, although its return this winter remains uncertain. Alaska Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Candidates for the Alaska Legislature are frequently discussing the governor's veto of an education funding bill and its impact on schools in the lead-up to the 2024 election. KTOO
- ➤ Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance outlines her administration's focus on tackling homelessness, enhancing snow removal efforts, and beefing up prosecutor staffing during her first State of the City address. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Alaska sees 'historic' early voting turnout with over 46,000 votes cast, marking an increase in participation from both major political parties. Alaska Public Media
- ➤ President Joe Biden formally apologized for the historical abuses at federal Indian boarding schools, acknowledging the harm done and emphasizing the need for further action and healing. KTOO
- ➤ In her State of the City address, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance outlined her administration's efforts on snow removal, public safety, and homelessness, emphasizing a vision for an effective, transparent government. Anchorage Daily News
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Ujamaa at Umoja: Monthly Business Start-up Event
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Anchorage Symphony: Echoes of Earth Concert
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2024 Community Health Aide Programs Forum
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2024 Alaska Miners Association Convention and Trade Show
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Private Dance Lessons in Anchorage: Swing, Salsa, and More
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