What Is Anchorage Press?

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Anchorage Press is an independent alt-weekly covering Anchorage and Alaska, focused on local news, arts, culture, food, music, and investigative reporting. It was founded in 1992 and relaunched in 2026 under local Alaskan ownership. According to the publication, it is free on newsstands and online with no paywall, and it describes itself as "Alaska's only alt-weekly."

What the publication covers

Anchorage Press positions itself around two broad areas:

  • Accountability and investigative reporting on Alaska land, fisheries, energy, and politics.
  • Arts, local food, music, and community culture in Anchorage.

The homepage evidence reflects this mix. Recent stories include a conversation with a Yup'ik artist and advocate who runs the Sew Yup'ik business and has advocated against the proposed Donlin mine; a report on a new exhibition of Dena'ina belongings at the Alaska Native Heritage Center; and political reporting on hidden donor money in Alaska's U.S. Senate primary and on state dollars at stake in the governor's race for mining roads and oil exploration.

Who it is for

Anchorage Press is aimed at readers who want Alaska-focused reporting and cultural coverage from a local, independent outlet rather than national or wire coverage. It suits:

  • Anchorage residents following local politics, land, energy, and fisheries issues.
  • Readers interested in Alaska arts, music, food, and community events.
  • Anyone who wants to read without a subscription barrier, since the publication states it has no paywall.

How to read it and get involved

  • Read: Content is available on the website, and the publication states it is free online with no paywall.
  • Subscribe: A "JOIN / SUBSCRIBE" link is available at anchoragepress.com/subscribe. The available site information does not specify whether subscribing involves payment, so check the page for current terms.
  • Submit events: The site invites readers to promote concerts, fundraisers, openings, festivals, performances, and community events to a local audience.
  • Advertise: Businesses can reach Anchorage readers across news, food, arts, events, and community coverage through the site's advertising options.

What to keep in mind

Anchorage Press presents itself as independent and "uncensored," and its relaunch under local Alaskan ownership is part of its stated identity. As with any single outlet, treat its reporting as one source among several when a story matters to a decision you are making. The site's own description and homepage excerpts are the basis for the details above; specific editorial policies, subscription terms, and advertising rates are not covered in the available information and should be confirmed directly on the site.