Coastal Villages Region Fund is trying to provide a new model for coastal Alaska communities, where housing is no tiny issue.
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Alaska Municipal League panel spotlights statewide housing shortages, homelessness
The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is working with statewide partners to hire a rural homelessness coordinator.
Mendenhall Tower tenants pick up pieces after fire
A fire that started on an unattended stovetop in Mendenhall Tower in downtown Juneau caused extensive water damage in the apartment complex. Some tenants say they’re concerned the building isn’t up to code and frustrated by the city’s enforcement efforts.
Grants to help Kasaan build duplex for teachers, low-income residents
The Village of Kasaan on Prince of Wales Island has been awarded a $373,000 grant to build a duplex that will provide housing for teachers on one side and low-income tribal members on the other.
Modifying houses so seniors can stay in their homes
Shirley and Tom Clements’ home is steeped in memories. Photos going back six generations cover the walls of the packed living room. Knick-knacks and animal figurines fill shelves above the kitchen sink. They’ve been in the house for more than 20 years.
Bed bugs getting the heat treatment at downtown building
The tiny pests were detected in 25 of 62 units at the Mountain View Apartments on West 12th Street.
Lawmakers eye lower health care cost as way of lowering budget
The legislature ordered a study last year, looking at whether the state could save money by creating a new health care authority.
Walker orders effort to streamline public authorities
Walker signed an administrative order requiring the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Alaska Energy Authority and Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to find opportunities to become more efficient or consolidate.
Berkowitz unveils new plan to end homelessness in Anchorage
“If we want to be a city that’s vibrant and vital, we want to make sure everyone who lives here in safe and secure,” Berkowitz said.
Affordable senior housing project in limbo with broken partnership
“We put in a lot of time, effort, money, blood, sweat, tears into this project and it’s very disappointing, very disappointing,” said St. Vincent de Paul’s Dan Austin.