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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake reported southwest of Anchorage

Around town

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was reported Tuesday morning in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, about 210 miles southwest of Anchorage.

Anchorage Municipality Alaska DeskOct 7, 2026

News · Alaska

Anchorage Assembly to Weigh Police Surveillance Limits

Police, fire and courts

The Anchorage Assembly is set to consider limits on police surveillance as officials weigh privacy concerns alongside public-safety needs.

Anchorage Municipality Alaska DeskSep 14, 2026