Anchorage, Alaska

The DoorDash State of Local Commerce report found the cheapest cheeseburger, fries, and soda combo in the U.S. is in Austin, Texas, at $12.94, with the most expensive in Anchorage, Alaska, at $28.28. Southern and Southeastern cities had lower prices due to lower operating costs, while the Midwest and Texas dominated the best-value rankings. The meal's average price increased 3.2% year-over-year, reflecting broader restaurant operating costs like labor and rent.

An alleged shoplifter was shot and killed after opening fire on officers at a Walmart in Anchorage, Alaska. Three officers were injured, with one shot in the chest (stopped by a vest) and another in the lower body. The suspect had concealed a gun and attempted to flee during an arrest for retail theft.

An alleged shoplifter was shot and killed after firing on officers at a Walmart in Anchorage, Alaska, resulting in injuries to three officers. The incident began with a retail theft arrest that escalated into a violent confrontation, with the suspect attempting to flee and firing a concealed weapon during the struggle.

The Trump administration announced $850 million to modernize US coal capacity and build two new coal-fired plants in Anchorage, Alaska, and Mt. Storm, West Virginia. The plants would total 2.85 GW and mark the first new U.S. coal plants since 2013.

An Anchorage man was sentenced to 5.8 years in prison for receiving child pornography and creating AI-generated images depicting the sexual abuse of minors. The charges relate to possessing illegal content involving children and using AI to generate abusive imagery.

Two US Army soldiers were injured during a land navigation training exercise in Alaska after a brown bear launched a defensive attack. The incident occurred in Arctic Valley, part of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson training area near Anchorage.

DoorDash's report indicates inflation is cooling but regional price disparities persist, with affordability varying significantly by location. The analysis uses three indexes—Everyday Essentials, Cheeseburger, and Breakfast Basics—to track price changes across household goods, meals, and groceries.

DoorDash's report indicates cooling inflation ahead of the midterms, with regional variations in everyday costs. Key indexes show mixed trends, such as declining egg prices but rising cheeseburger costs across cities.