NTSB: Pilot in deadly Southwest Alaska radar site crash made last-minute attempt to land at alternate airportEight died in the crash at the remote Bering Sea site where technicians described a fog-shrouded runway, according to a new federal report.Anchorage Daily News18d agoWhole story →Build
Struggling US homebuyers, and market, face new hurdles as mortgage rates brush 7%The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to increase its key interest rate and other factors could set the stage for a further slowing in the housing market this year.Anchorage Daily News19d agoWhole story →BuildEconomymortgage rate increase
Federal appeals court allows construction of road segment in Izembek refuge, which could be part of larger $66M roadConservation groups fear the 3-mile segment will be the first step in the controversial, full 19-mile road connecting King Cove and Cold Bay.Anchorage Daily News19d agoWhole story →BuildJusticeizembek road construction ruling
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cutThe move comes as Americans are already struggling with high costs for groceries, gas, and housing.Anchorage Daily News19d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyfederal reserve rate hike
Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in MiamiThe five people killed were all inside a van carrying seven people from a cleaning company, and an SUV hit outside of airport property, the NTSB chair said.Anchorage Daily News28d agoWhole story →BuildJusticemiami airport crash
Anchorage agency sues landowners to advance redevelopment at former Nordstrom buildingIn February, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration announced plans to convert the building as part of its broader efforts to redevelop downtown.Anchorage Daily News2mo agoWhole story →BuildSuzanne LaFranceanchorage redevelopment lawsuit
Anchorage officials are divided on a four-lane Seward Highway design. Why did it still move forward?A new vote to add back the project in the city’s long-range transportation plans created tension between Anchorage Assembly members and Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration.Anchorage Daily News2mo agoWhole story →BuildSuzanne LaFranceseward highway redesign vote
