Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle + Mask Mandate Public Hearing

Happy Tuesday, people of Anchorage! Let's get this day started. Here's what's happening around Anchorage today.

First, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m.. High: 46 Low: 40.

Here are the top stories in Anchorage today:

1. A vehicle fatally struck a bicyclist off the Old Seward Highway in South Anchorage late Saturday night. Officers responded to the collision, along the Old Seward Highway near Scooter Avenue, just before 11 p.m. Saturday. The man on the bike had died at the scene, and the driver stayed on-site and cooperated with the investigation. (Anchorage Daily News)
2. The Anchorage Assembly public hearing continues on Monday from 5-10 pm at the Loussac Library. The topic of the hearing is Assemblywoman Meg Zaletel’s ordinance requiring all people in Anchorage over the age of 2 to wear a face covering that obstructs their nose and mouth. Face shields would not be allowed under the new ordinance that would put into law what Mayor Dave Bronson has said is government overreach. (Must Read Alaska)
3. Congressman Don Young introduces a resolution that designates a National Day of Remembrance for victims of Native American Boarding Schools. (Alaska Native News)
4. More counterfeit painkillers are showing up in Anchorage which raises the risks of overdose. (Anchorage Daily News)
5. Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson apologizes for defending those wearing antisemitic symbols to protest masks. (The Washington Post)

Today's Anchorage Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Anchorage!

Today in Anchorage:

Did you know you can feature your local business in this spot in the Anchorage Daily for just $79 per month? Click here to learn more.

You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. She works as a freelance copywriter for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and as an assistant producer for a live-lit storytelling show in Chicago. She holds a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies from The University of Rhode Island. In her free time, you can find her traveling, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.