Some of the most important stories in Alaska are the ones that help us better understand our communities, the challenges we face and the people who make this state what it is.

Over the past several months, we’ve been listening to subscribers, former subscribers and community leaders to hear more about what matters most to Alaskans and what they're looking for in their local news coverage.

You told us that healthcare, the economy, local businesses, homelessness and housing, and decisions made in Juneau are important to you. You also value fair, independent reporting that helps you understand the issues affecting your lives, along with stories that connect us to communities across Alaska.

You told us what matters. We’re listening.

At the Anchorage Daily News, we’re responding by continuing to invest in reporting that helps Alaskans stay informed and connected.

From covering the Sitka herring roe harvest and high school football in Utqiaġvik to reporting on internet costs in Adak, our journalists bring attention to the people, places and issues that shape life in Alaska.

Our new reporter covering the Alaska Legislature and state government in Juneau and our homelessness reporter in Anchorage are also helping us take a closer look at issues that matter to communities across the state.

There's still more work to do.

We want to expand our reporting in rural Alaska, bring more of the state’s stories to life through photography and visual storytelling, and give important issues the time and attention they deserve.

Making that possible takes an investment in the work itself. Philanthropic support gives Alaskans an opportunity to help bring into reality the reporting they value.

Whether you care most about healthcare, the future of rural communities, decisions that affect your family or stories that help you feel more connected to your neighbors, your contribution can help us pursue the local coverage that matters to you.

Thank you for reading the Anchorage Daily News and for sharing your perspectives with us. We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve Alaska, and we look forward to continuing this work with you.

Vicky Ho

Editor

Anchorage Daily News

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