Emily Goodykoontz

The board directed administrators to reverse most cuts if the Alaska Legislature increases per-student funding for public schools by at least $1,000.

Around 1,000 Anchorage households are at an immediate risk of eviction, according to the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness.

The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday unanimously confirmed three executive appointments from Mayor Suzanne LaFrance.

During the April 1 municipal election, six of 12 Anchorage Assembly seats are up, along with two school board seats and numerous bonds and propositions.

In the April 1 municipal election, two school board incumbents have raised tens of thousands for their campaigns, while two challengers have seen little financial support. One of the challengers has drawn public scrutiny for inflammatory social media posts.

This month, Anchorage started requiring ID checks for alcohol sales at all bars, restaurants and breweries — no matter a patron’s age or how gray-haired they may be.

Anchorage voters will decide on eight bonds totaling up to $124 million and two new municipal tax levy proposals.

Candidates for Anchorage School Board in the upcoming April 1 election highlighted their different visions for the district during a forum last week.

The university’s vice chancellor of student affairs said the change “aims to promote fiscal health and address staff capacity.” Students say the changes will ultimately dismantle a program that’s critical for Alaska Native students.

The sudden closure of a regional Head Start office has left several programs in Alaska without critical oversight or support, program leaders say.