Anchorage

Members of the Anchorage Assembly are examining how the planned expansion of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson could put further pressure on the city's already tight housing market. An influx of military personnel and families tied to the growth would add demand in a market where supply is limited, and officials are discussing what the expansion could mean for housing availability and costs.

Alaska is preparing a second round of funding under its Rural Health Transformation Program, according to the Anchorage Daily News. The program channels money to rural communities to strengthen health care services and infrastructure. Details on application dates and funding amounts have not yet been published, and there has been limited public discussion so far.