Anchorage News Today — May 08, 2026

Anchorage police are investigating a series of home invasions linked to a Juneau man arrested for attacking two victims within 16 minutes, while the state settles a $500,000 lawsuit over the 2022 death of inmate James Rider at Mat-Su Pretrial. City leaders also face political gridlock as Governor Dunleavy pushes a new elections bill amid legislative delays.