I believe the biggest problem is drugs, alcohol and politics. Here in NC they stand on the street corner dancing around with their sign and dog but refuse to work. They leave their trash around. But the politicians don't care. Mental ill is one thing but not wanting to work and do good is another.
Yea drugs everywhére here in Anchorage and Kenai, evem Florida it's sad see so many drugs bad habbit addiction they need help or we need help them to sobering but I aint judge anybody its D.O.C with their own addiction bad.habit never quit.. its awful see them . But pray world will be freedom and stop drugs
i believe a lot is trauma. what happens to people as children lives on into adulthood. drugs and alcohol used as "therapy"/ escape from those demons that lie within from tragic events as children. horrifically, alaska has a very high rate of all forms of child abuse. :((
I'm in total agreement w/you!! The nxt time I'm shopping, & get asked for spare chg, I will say ok, but I have some yard work I need done if you want to earn it, & I'll be fair. I will lock my doors while there working & i will supply the cold drinks, but i will not allow them inside. If that's a negative. then that's a zero on the $$$$
What you need is RENTER'S/HOME INSURANCE. If they stole them out of your car, your car insurance will cover it IF you have COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE. Otherwise you should get a PERSONAL ARTICLES INSURANCE POLICY. This policy can cover ALL of your musical equipment vs. damage/theft no matter what happens to them or where or how. That's what I have for my $10k gun collection. It's only 200 a year! Worth it man! Sorry about your stuff 😢 I feel for you. Keep your head up. You now have an excuse to buy yourself a new axe!! Rock on.
I hate thief!! These people would go around and steal stuff that you have from your hard earn money! Homeless broke into my car once near down town Anchorage.
Another local has been touring and live streaming from the inside these homeless camps all around Anchorage. He hit one where they had places built, one was 2 floor, another had windows, door, generator. He gets people coming at him that dont like him streaming, see lots of crazy stuff in those camps.
When I was a kid, 40 years ago. You would watch a show and they would show a "Country" S. America, Asia, Africa etc. and would note the shanty towns and the poverty was jaw dropping. Fast Forward well now you just have to walk through any city in America, Shanty towns and crime for all. There is no single reason for this, the reasons are legion. Thank you for shedding light on this. Its tragic from their perspective and ours.
Nutty I think you did a good job showing the situation and also discussing it from the view of a local/lay-person. I lived in ANC for 6 years, but live in WA now and the issue is similar in many places here.
I’ve lived in Anchorage for a combined 35 years. I was born here. And I strongly disagree with this OP’s portrayal of my hometown. Yes, homelessness is a problem here. However, he and many other residents have turned a callous eye towards our homeless community. As his video content and commentary clearly show.
Thanks for the video. I left Anchorage in early 2020 and it was nothing like this (which is the year you mentioned, so that makes sense). Throughout the whole video I was saying 'this can't be real.' How does it get to this and in such a short amount of time?? There has been a drug problem for a long time, but I don't understand how that accounts for this massive jump in homelessness over a relatively short amount of time.
Sad sad situation I wish we could come up with more affordable housing.Give the people that want to work jobs.Its a start we all had to start some where.
It's got pretty bad over here in my part of oregon. But a lot of it is because the average house price is like 650k now, and the median household income is less than 60k. Rent is just insane and there's not enough places to go. We recently started a small village of shacks on city land for those in dire need, with the expectation that they must help the community, there can't be any drugs at the grounds, and everyone has to chip in to help the grounds until they can find work. Lets them get an address so they can get jobs and stay clean so they can get back on their feet. I don't think there's a silver bullet to the issue because it's so damn complex and so many parts to it. I'm with you there, I'm just one guy and I can't fix it all. I at least try to volunteer at the kitchens and stuff when I can.
I have mixed feelings now Nu, thank you for showing me this, I felt a strong twinge of homesickness, but then I remember why I left, and then I feel pity for those poor people. I also remember how bodies of homeless people would be found every spring after they had sadly died.
Yeah. I mean being homeless isnt a crime some people come into bad times but clean up after yourself! I live in Mt. View. Just clean up after yourselves!
Hey man,Hope everything is fine. we got the same problem in Kitchener Ontario Canada. it’s a area that I enjoy to go 4 wheeling cause it’s only five minutes from my house. I wish I could send you pictures but it doesn’t allow me to do so. Homelessness is getting out of control.
It's an issue in Fairbanks too. Winter is rough in Alaska, but Anchorage is further South and the temp rarely drops below zero. Alcohol tends to be the drug of choice for homeless in Alaska.
Finally, someone who sounds like they’re actually from here. Quyana! These issues, as bad as they are, can be helped greatly if we work together. That’s the only way we can strengthen as many of us as we should hope to. And we all must hope to ❤
@@bobdobbs4224 58° below zero? It didn't get that cold even in Fairbanks last Winter, and we are way further North. Did it get that cold down South? According to Google, Anchorages coldest temp last year was -21°, and it didn't last long.
@@TheOGAlaskajosh I agree. I try to help the homeless when I can by buying them food, clean socks, and heating oil for those heaters I worry about them using, but most people just look the other way. I'm not sure what more can be done when most seem to want to pretend like they don't even exist.
Very sad but also frustrating to view this trash lying around everywhere. Fetanyl has reared its ugly head☹️☠️ in Alaska now. When Winter hits, several of these people will NOT make it.
@@NuttyNupeople usually get into drugs after they end up homeless, not the other way around. There used to be more trailer parks in Anchorage, less cheap housing now
@@nothingelse1520 Not true, Nu is on point. Most lose their homes, then the car and then the streets. Sadly majority are suffering from some form of treatable mental issues. They sadly refuse help and CHOOSE to self medicate, that is just the way it works.
@@chubbawubba4287 some people do end up homeless because of drugs, but lack of affordable housing is highly correlated with homelessness, Anchorage has had a lack of affordable housing for years and it's reaching a crisis point
People think customer service is a skill that allows you to life in one of the most expensive states in the country. They fail and get stuck here and this is the result. Moral of the story if you don’t make at least 60,000/ year single or 130,000/year as a couple don’t come here. As this is your future.
They should get the $1000 litter tickets! I bet they get enough, they’ll run from Anchorage. Drug addicts should be jailed till sober. The city is funding the drug dealers!
How are they going to pay the littering tickets? Then what, issue a warrant when they don't and put them in jail and let them eat up more taxpayer money? There's no easy answer.
They shut the 3rd Avenue camp down to vehicle traffic Getting ready to do that to Cuddy Park camp ... I keep finding stolen rides at the homeless camps. 10 in the last 2 weeks
I've lived in Anchorage for 35 yrs & in Alaska for a total of about 50 yrs. I literally had no idea it was this bad & all over our City. Every new administration the Mayor says they are working on a solution I do not feel sorry for the drug addicts or boozers. I do feel for people who were hardworking their whole lives, then tragedy strikes, health, loss of job, legitimate reasons , ect. However most homeless live like this because they do not want to work, drugs & booze are more important!! They don't want responsibilities!! This is shocking & people need to take responsibility for their lives. My State is so beautiful. This is just unacceptable!! At this rate, they will destroy our City! Just unbelievable!!
Amen Sister! You could give many of these whatever job they'd like, for however much pay they'd like with a brand new house and car, and they still will not go to work and pay their bills. They simply don't want to! My work crew has tried several times to pull guys out of the shelter and provide rides to and from the job site, pay cash on the spot at well above minimum wage for general labor. Job's great, pay's great . Not a one has ever shown up.
Hello Alaskan Brother, I'm from Muldoon here. My opinion on the homeless camping out any damn where they want....I understand that times are really tough financially and finding a place to live that's affordable can be difficult. But i do know there are social services out that will help with a home, food, jobs...etc. You just need to help yourself. Seems like a lot of these people have substance abuse issues. Make no mistake...its about the booze and drugs! Not just mental health! You can't change anybody if they don't wanna change. It's a choice.
@@joansoucy6068 When I say "social services" I'm speaking about services available as a whole.. Alaska Housing Authority Anchorage Public Assistance Job Service Let's not forget the non-profit organizations that will help folks in need. Where?? Check into Alaska 211
My last visit to Anchorage was in 2010 and I stayed in the Mountain View area. There were a few tents and some makeshift shacks back in the trees, but nothing like this. Very Sad. I think you can’t help people who won’t help themselves, and also that the government could and should do more. It’s complicated.
9th circuit court ruling GP vs Johnson led to this. EVERY state under the 9th circuit is affected, regardless of blue or red status. WA,OR,CA,NV,HI,MT,AZ,ID
@@70ixlr86 people need help not all homeless are addicts. Get kids and families out there who no can afford for live in this society nowadays and you going talk like that? How about be apart of the solution instead of just putting up with it. In sex terms you’re just a dead fish in bed.
@@waikapu1000 The majority have decided that living within the confines of acceptable sociatal norms does not fit the way they wish to live. Some have had hard times that caused the issues they face, but few have what you describe. Offer more help, find more need, does indeed . There are millions of reasons to get along with others, many just refuse to. Acceptable means are available. This is not it. The children you mention do deserve to be shown compassion, even if short term foster care needs . It doesn't take much to see the unlimited lack of self responsibility and social awareness in much of the condition.
@@70ixlr86 only a few are what I describe? You sound like a spoiled citizen that only points out problems and does nothing about it but complain. How about you get out your comfort zone and go volunteer your time to see for yourself what I’m talking about instead of just putting up with it. Anchorage closed down the homeless shelter and emptied out the affordable housing account to build up their own personal businesses and their own housing. Just like those folk the started BLM. Don’t you read the news dude?you seem totally clueless.
I agree there’s plenty of jobs. it’s sad because most of the homeless don’t want the help. It doesn’t matter where you go , whatever state or city, the homeless population just keeps increasing.
drugs and alcohol are the major problems for natives, plus incest in the villages. I live in midtown, so I know local news. And I would be in a tent myself unless, if I was not highly motivated to work.
I'm in western Wash State. This is happening everywhere, esp all along the West Coast US It is the new normal, along with the crime, and crazy behavior.... we are in collapse mode.
Maybe it's my love of irony, but "how do you get into this tent city?" followed a few minutes later with "there's no way out. It's only one way in here," in reference to another tent city... To answer the first, any number of things that have already been touched on in the comments: alcoholism, drug addiction, mental illness, ex-cons, and people who "fell down" in life and never quite made it back up again. This is THEIR COMMUNITY and you're criticizing them for sticking together. Nobody else is going to help them so at least they have each other. This is ALASKA. You have an income, a home, your own community, and HEAT. Can you imagine having to live in a nylon tent in the winter? Seriously? Why, yes, everything is better if you have a vehicle. "There's no way out..." How do you think they feel? Everyone they know (who isn't steadily judging them) is homeless and undoubtedly they know people who have lived this way for over a decade or even much longer. To get back into "society" requires steps that we may see as simple but may be monumental to them. Many of those who live this way are also veterans and can no longer live inside because of mental illness related to their service. Rising housing costs (along with other rising costs) and stagnant wages don't help matters either. Homelessness WILL continue to increase as these issues continue to be ignored. Earlier in the video you said something like "those people, I feel so bad for them," then you followed it with "they have to see that when they look out their windows everyday." Well, yes, that's true as well, but people don't generally choose to live in a tent; they do it because they have to. Should they clean up after themselves? Absolutely. Should there be better solutions? Absolutely. Do I have them? No, I do not. Do you? No. You seem to think that stealthily filming them will somehow remedy the situation. You talk about "spending the night" out there as if it's summer camp. I'd be willing to bet that you wouldn't last the night.
They are everywhere , Monte view , Pine and Debar , Russian Jack park beans cafe , Northern Lights and Arctic bulevar , Fairview area And Home Depot, Everywhere around the Anchorage 🤦♀️🤦♀️😨
drove through that place in mountain view, the cars and stuff moved across the street and got HUUUGE in the woods... it got really bad for a bit there in that parking lot. there is like treehouses and shit that have been built in those woods now... its sad, i moved into mountain view about 15 years ago. lived there two years and you didnt see it this bad back then has only gotten worse. we have a lot of issues with exposure in the winter to the elements.
I remember walking as fast and quiet as possible, leg cramps be damned, past one of the tent cities last year. And this year I'm still trying to walk as fast and quiet as possible past one of those tent cities. As much as they're dumb, I just hope they're doing okay, at least.
Thought you were not going to judge??? Mental health and affordable housing not the main problem?????? WTF? Obviously you have ever been home less!!!!!
I lived t view for 15 years homeless was bad but not like this bro down town los Angeles had 1000s of homeless too bad Anchorage isn't like it used to be
I used to work for Anchorage City in Parks and recreation. Cleaning up trash that the homeless loop behind the less. One homeless gentleman asked me how much he can make working for the city doing the same job. Told him he's $18.20 an hour. He told me to go stick it where the sun doesn't shine. I don't know what he was expecting when he asked if he can have a job.
That cess pool democratic party voter would have replied with the same insulting phrase. Even if the pay was ($25.00) an hour. Just another live off the tax payer government subsidies client-!!!😉
i left anchorage 8 years ago because it was rolling down hill like a freight train..lived there for 25 years and watched my favorite place in the world turn to shit..i live 180 miles away now in kenai where life is a hell of allot slower and no tent cities..anchorage is one of the worst cities in our country per capita for crime and violence against woman and children and drug abuse and alcoholism.when i left none of this was there..where the hell they going to do fur rendevous now..they just going to throw it down there with all the vagabonds...absolutely sad...
I believe alot of the alaskan have abused drugs and alchohol from a young age and never learned any skills. They rather take a hand out which gives them more of a reason to not even try to work. Dont get me wrong there are a few that just had some bad luck and lost everything. There is so many jobs tho. Its a mind set i guess. But you are right about the tent cities they are so polluted and some are right in the neighborhoods which drop property values and have a higher rate of theives going thru your yards unlocked vehicles. It gotta suck to be homeless but it also sucks for the average tax payers. And its getting way worse.😢
Interestingly, when the tents were at the train depo the campers kept the area clear. Unfortunately, the camps in other places were turned into total dumps. And it's even worse today than when you filmed your video 9 months ago.
It is pathetic the Mayor does nothing. All they are doing is moving them from one camp to another every once in awhile, while never having any form of resolutions. It is a very serious issue, affecting property values and wasted tax payer money. Thanks for trying to bring some light to this serious matter. Keep up the good work.
@@espritdealaska So is he or is he not the CEO of the city? If he is having issues with others, part of being a leader is resolving conflict and finding ways or way to rectify all issues.
I am a second-generation Alaskan. I was born and raised here in Anchorage. In my youth, I lived off Dimond Blvd (South Side); for most of my adulthood I lived within minutes of Boundary (East Side), and now I live just minutes from Denali St (by bicycle). The real problem is lack of concern for our homeless population. The Municipality of Anchorage has not taken any meaningful action to lifting people up, as a good community ought to. The vast majority of our homeless people are also from here, and they were raised with much if not all the same values I was. They deserve to receive the help of the community. The video used here reminds true Alaskans that “Tent Cities” are how many settlements in Alaska started, and how they continue. So whether the OP decides to change his tact, or not, I hope he puts his vote where his mouth is.
@@sailingaeolus I’m glad you mention that, I am, in fact hosting a homeless man until he can get back on his feet. You should try helping instead of criticizing.
Ive been in Anchorage since November 3 2007 Ive seen it all happen slowly. I bet now they wish they had clean gypsy's like myself minding my own business as i did. Give them an inch, they take a mile... The problem is weak authority. Period. Im 44 years old and grew up in Chicago in the 80's. Anchorage has Anchorage problems... period. Tuffen up!
When it gets cold here in Florida. Usually when it’s below 32 they have shelters for the homeless. But they are usually limited. It’s much colder up there than here how do they survive the winter weather.
My second oldest brother, who is homeless, now lives in that forest at lion's park. And I'm not lying my brother lives in that forest, you just filmed.
News credit: News Break today, Oct 24 2023 “Plenty of progress has been made in clearing up the homeless camp at Third and Ingra. Tents of the unoccupied at 3rd and Ingra are being flagged and eventually taken down by Anchorage Parks and Rec.” Just a snippet of the Anchorage news today.
A big problem is ambition. I've been trying to hire for a year and locals often say "I don't like anyone correcting me or bossing me around". Really?! WTF? YOU SAY THAT IN AN INTERVIEW? Job starting at over 30k and after 3 years you're over 70k and that's what you say in an interview? Zero work ethic.
@larrycraig1906 right now we have a secretary position and will have more when fed passes a budget. Over 40k Startin. GO to www.usajobs.gov and look up taxpayer advocate
i worked as a school bus driver for special needs kids i have lots of good stories bout the kidsbut i have one about a homeless guy trying to get on the bus as i was loading a wheelchair student i see this guy sneak around the bus and the guy tries to start up the steps and im like hey what you doing he looks at me and i think i dont know what burnt meth smells like but i know he reaks of it and he runs off i put in a report and an apd is at the stop for a week but didnt see him again
Anchorage has no community...no gangs...no brick streets and roots if you understand.?! No boundaries!!! Get it?! Come together and youll fix your community!!!
Homelessness should be prohibited in the State of Alaska. I cannot imagine being homeless and having to survive the winters in Anchorage. How do they do it?
Are you under the influence of mind altering drugs-???🤔. The diabolical incompetent. administration isn't going to remedy this catastrophe. That they allowed to get out of control-!!! 😫
We closed our “tent city” due to sanitation issues and other things. It was out of the way, no homes or businesses nearby; perfect place for it imo. Then after we closed it, the entire city was pissed because now they’re on every corner downtown, suburbs, grocery stores, etc. I’m like, what the F did y’all think was gonna happen? They’re gonna just magically disappear? The real solution is to bus them to bigger “Democrat” cities and then bitch about bad it is in blue cities 😂
Which is easier, going to work every day or getting on disability or other public assistance and doing drugs all day with no accountability? It's not complicated.
Anchorage is the cesspool of Alaska thanks to democrat policies. Twenty five years ago Anchorage police were the best cops anywhere. They are hamstrung today.
All them rich people that move from lower states that move to Alaska for the PFD should help out and pitch in funding. Got all these different races that been moving to Alaska and taking up apartments before even the homeless get any homes.
1300. Sorry that does not cover my beer or smoke for more than a few months. I work like majority so I and my family can have a better life. Most of us see it as a bonus and use it for savings or fun family stuff. Certainly ANYTHING but life changing money. Get real
@@WyteOutAK Sad when you think you had such a brilliant retort to have reality slap you. I am sure that will be a common theme for your future. Best wishes moving on.
Everytime Dave came up with a solution even as to fly them where they wanted to go city denies him & but city won't run them out guess they want skidroad like calif.portland & other blue cities
I believe the biggest problem is drugs, alcohol and politics. Here in NC they stand on the street corner dancing around with their sign and dog but refuse to work. They leave their trash around. But the politicians don't care. Mental ill is one thing but not wanting to work and do good is another.
Yeah? Who in the world would ever hire them to begin with?
Yea drugs everywhére here in Anchorage and Kenai, evem Florida it's sad see so many drugs bad habbit addiction they need help or we need help them to sobering but I aint judge anybody its D.O.C with their own addiction bad.habit never quit.. its awful see them . But pray world will be freedom and stop drugs
i believe a lot is trauma. what happens to people as children lives on into adulthood. drugs and alcohol used as "therapy"/ escape from those demons that lie within from tragic events as children. horrifically, alaska has a very high rate of all forms of child abuse. :((
Doing drugs isn’t a mental illness it’s called a choice lol
I'm in total agreement w/you!!
The nxt time I'm shopping, & get asked for spare chg, I will say ok, but I have some yard work I need done if you want to earn it, & I'll be fair. I will lock my doors while there working & i will supply the cold drinks, but i will not allow them inside. If that's a negative. then that's a zero on the $$$$
those bastards stole thousands of dollars worth of music gear from me and cant get it back
They specialize in thievery and the Anchorage Assembly and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is letting them get away with it.
What you need is RENTER'S/HOME INSURANCE. If they stole them out of your car, your car insurance will cover it IF you have COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE. Otherwise you should get a PERSONAL ARTICLES INSURANCE POLICY. This policy can cover ALL of your musical equipment vs. damage/theft no matter what happens to them or where or how. That's what I have for my $10k gun collection. It's only 200 a year! Worth it man! Sorry about your stuff 😢 I feel for you. Keep your head up. You now have an excuse to buy yourself a new axe!! Rock on.
anchorage use to be called tent city you have to keep tradition alive
I hate thief!! These people would go around and steal stuff that you have from your hard earn money! Homeless broke into my car once near down town Anchorage.
Most of those people are drug addicts or alcoholics. A majority also have criminal records. There are squatters and tent areas in Wasilla, as well
Yes, Wasilla is turning to a shithole too. Sad to watch.
The diabolical indoctrinated democratic party dreggs of society. Whom refuse to better their condition of squalor-!!!😳
Check out the Dead end road between Home Depot and the Brown jug in Midtown. Close to Tudor and Ols Sewerd highway
Another local has been touring and live streaming from the inside these homeless camps all around Anchorage. He hit one where they had places built, one was 2 floor, another had windows, door, generator. He gets people coming at him that dont like him streaming, see lots of crazy stuff in those camps.
what's the channel ?
@@le_brankardier Politadick, hes on most social media.
Great I’m from Louisiana and it’s tough here at times I look forward to working back in Alaska beautiful land great video
When I was a kid, 40 years ago. You would watch a show and they would show a "Country" S. America, Asia, Africa etc. and would note the shanty towns and the poverty was jaw dropping. Fast Forward well now you just have to walk through any city in America, Shanty towns and crime for all. There is no single reason for this, the reasons are legion. Thank you for shedding light on this. Its tragic from their perspective and ours.
Amen Brother kh491!
You import it, you get it. You subsidize it, you get more of it.
Nutty I think you did a good job showing the situation and also discussing it from the view of a local/lay-person. I lived in ANC for 6 years, but live in WA now and the issue is similar in many places here.
I’ve lived in Anchorage for a combined 35 years. I was born here. And I strongly disagree with this OP’s portrayal of my hometown. Yes, homelessness is a problem here. However, he and many other residents have turned a callous eye towards our homeless community. As his video content and commentary clearly show.
Only difference a warmer winter in Seattle-!!!🤗
4:56 the tongue😂😂😂
Perhaps a tic, maybe he has Tourettes
Thanks for the video. I left Anchorage in early 2020 and it was nothing like this (which is the year you mentioned, so that makes sense). Throughout the whole video I was saying 'this can't be real.' How does it get to this and in such a short amount of time?? There has been a drug problem for a long time, but I don't understand how that accounts for this massive jump in homelessness over a relatively short amount of time.
It is truly crazy!! But it has!
Just leave it to the diabolical incompetent liberal democratic party😈 leadership-!!!😉
Good Video, Nu!
As always! On Top of the Game!
Cuz that’s what ninjasdu huh nu?
You already know!
😂😂😂
Sad sad situation I wish we could come up with more affordable housing.Give the people that want to work jobs.Its a start we all had to start some where.
It's got pretty bad over here in my part of oregon. But a lot of it is because the average house price is like 650k now, and the median household income is less than 60k. Rent is just insane and there's not enough places to go. We recently started a small village of shacks on city land for those in dire need, with the expectation that they must help the community, there can't be any drugs at the grounds, and everyone has to chip in to help the grounds until they can find work. Lets them get an address so they can get jobs and stay clean so they can get back on their feet. I don't think there's a silver bullet to the issue because it's so damn complex and so many parts to it. I'm with you there, I'm just one guy and I can't fix it all. I at least try to volunteer at the kitchens and stuff when I can.
I have mixed feelings now Nu, thank you for showing me this, I felt a strong twinge of homesickness, but then I remember why I left, and then I feel pity for those poor people. I also remember how bodies of homeless people would be found every spring after they had sadly died.
Some of them may be mentally ill but most are lazy.
Mostly addicted. Drugs or alcohol. Some choose it.
Yeah. I mean being homeless isnt a crime some people come into bad times but clean up after yourself! I live in Mt. View. Just clean up after yourselves!
Hey man,Hope everything is fine. we got the same problem in Kitchener Ontario Canada. it’s a area that I enjoy to go 4 wheeling cause it’s only five minutes from my house. I wish I could send you pictures but it doesn’t allow me to do so. Homelessness is getting out of control.
Thanks, you too!
Soon the turist sesson ends and in vacated rooms city would place them for winter
Life is good
It's an issue in Fairbanks too. Winter is rough in Alaska, but Anchorage is further South and the temp rarely drops below zero. Alcohol tends to be the drug of choice for homeless in Alaska.
Dude where were you last winter? Rarely drops below zero? It was 58° in my bedroom for over a week. With the furnace running full bore 24/7
@@bobdobbs4224That reminds me of my first place here, which was a mobile home. I definitely don’t miss those utility costs!
Finally, someone who sounds like they’re actually from here. Quyana! These issues, as bad as they are, can be helped greatly if we work together. That’s the only way we can strengthen as many of us as we should hope to. And we all must hope to ❤
@@bobdobbs4224 58° below zero? It didn't get that cold even in Fairbanks last Winter, and we are way further North. Did it get that cold down South? According to Google, Anchorages coldest temp last year was -21°, and it didn't last long.
@@TheOGAlaskajosh I agree. I try to help the homeless when I can by buying them food, clean socks, and heating oil for those heaters I worry about them using, but most people just look the other way. I'm not sure what more can be done when most seem to want to pretend like they don't even exist.
Very sad but also frustrating to view this trash lying around everywhere.
Fetanyl has reared its ugly head☹️☠️ in Alaska now. When Winter hits, several of these people will NOT make it.
Are people losing their homes in the area, or renters evicted?
Drug more likely
@@NuttyNupeople usually get into drugs after they end up homeless, not the other way around. There used to be more trailer parks in Anchorage, less cheap housing now
@@nothingelse1520 Not true, Nu is on point. Most lose their homes, then the car and then the streets. Sadly majority are suffering from some form of treatable mental issues. They sadly refuse help and CHOOSE to self medicate, that is just the way it works.
@@chubbawubba4287 some people do end up homeless because of drugs, but lack of affordable housing is highly correlated with homelessness, Anchorage has had a lack of affordable housing for years and it's reaching a crisis point
People think customer service is a skill that allows you to life in one of the most expensive states in the country. They fail and get stuck here and this is the result. Moral of the story if you don’t make at least 60,000/ year single or 130,000/year as a couple don’t come here. As this is your future.
Fentanyl is really messing anchorage up. I know a lot of people hooked on the dirty 30's up there atm.
Well, fentanyl is pouring in from the open border policy. I watched the video of cartels saying they wont stop smuggling drugs into US.
Scary as hell to see the fenty zombies in Anchorage 😢
They should get the $1000 litter tickets! I bet they get enough, they’ll run from Anchorage. Drug addicts should be jailed till sober. The city is funding the drug dealers!
Yep.
How are they going to pay the littering tickets? Then what, issue a warrant when they don't and put them in jail and let them eat up more taxpayer money? There's no easy answer.
@@c0ck_l2oach75 Yes, Jail. It's actually a fair way of handling them.
Big facts
They shut the 3rd Avenue camp down to vehicle traffic
Getting ready to do that to Cuddy Park camp ...
I keep finding stolen rides at the homeless camps.
10 in the last 2 weeks
Don't forget the park on Debarr across the street from the casrwash. I have seen cars there getting stripped in broad daylight.
They sorta shut that one down recently ...
But in woods to east of pine street is a homeless condo association
I've lived in Anchorage for 35 yrs & in Alaska for a total of about 50 yrs.
I literally had no idea it was this bad & all over our City.
Every new administration the Mayor says they are working on a solution
I do not feel sorry for the drug addicts or boozers. I do feel for people who were hardworking their whole lives, then tragedy strikes, health, loss of job, legitimate reasons , ect.
However most homeless live like this because they do not want to work, drugs & booze are more important!!
They don't want responsibilities!!
This is shocking & people need to take responsibility for their lives.
My State is so beautiful. This is just unacceptable!! At this rate, they will destroy our City!
Just unbelievable!!
Amen Sister! You could give many of these whatever job they'd like, for however much pay they'd like with a brand new house and car, and they still will not go to work and pay their bills. They simply don't want to! My work crew has tried several times to pull guys out of the shelter and provide rides to and from the job site, pay cash on the spot at well above minimum wage for general labor. Job's great, pay's great .
Not a one has ever shown up.
You'll be in your grave (10) years. It'll be the same situation only worse-!!!😳
Hello Alaskan Brother, I'm from Muldoon here.
My opinion on the homeless camping out any damn where they want....I understand that times are really tough financially and finding a place to live that's affordable can be difficult. But i do know there are social services out that will help with a home, food, jobs...etc. You just need to help yourself. Seems like a lot of these people have substance abuse issues. Make no mistake...its about the booze and drugs! Not just mental health! You can't change anybody if they don't wanna change. It's a choice.
Social services for job , housing ???? WHERE?
@@joansoucy6068 When I say "social services" I'm speaking about services available as a whole..
Alaska Housing Authority
Anchorage Public Assistance
Job Service
Let's not forget the non-profit organizations that will help folks in need.
Where?? Check into Alaska 211
My last visit to Anchorage was in 2010 and I stayed in the Mountain View area. There were a few tents and some makeshift shacks back in the trees, but nothing like this. Very Sad. I think you can’t help people who won’t help themselves, and also that the government could and should do more. It’s complicated.
The one on 3rd is shut down and cleaned out
9th circuit court ruling GP vs Johnson led to this. EVERY state under the 9th circuit is affected, regardless of blue or red status. WA,OR,CA,NV,HI,MT,AZ,ID
Holly s..t.This is wild seeing this in Alaska 😮. I had no idea tent city's were in Alaska.
what's the demographic of the tent people?
I’m sick of seeing it. It’s hard enough being stationed up here, but when I go out into town to relax off duty- you have this stupid shit!
This is what happens when the homeless shelter gets shut down and 500 people get kicked to the curb.
Mahalo nui loa, Sistah. This is exactly what happened here
This is what happens when you offer to put up with it.
@@70ixlr86 people need help not all homeless are addicts. Get kids and families out there who no can afford for live in this society nowadays and you going talk like that? How about be apart of the solution instead of just putting up with it. In sex terms you’re just a dead fish in bed.
@@waikapu1000 The majority have decided that living within the confines of acceptable sociatal norms does not fit the way they wish to live. Some have had hard times that caused the issues they face, but few have what you describe. Offer more help, find more need, does indeed . There are millions of reasons to get along with others, many just refuse to. Acceptable means are available. This is not it. The children you mention do deserve to be shown compassion, even if short term foster care needs . It doesn't take much to see the unlimited lack of self responsibility and social awareness in much of the condition.
@@70ixlr86 only a few are what I describe? You sound like a spoiled citizen that only points out problems and does nothing about it but complain. How about you get out your comfort zone and go volunteer your time to see for yourself what I’m talking about instead of just putting up with it. Anchorage closed down the homeless shelter and emptied out the affordable housing account to build up their own personal businesses and their own housing. Just like those folk the started BLM. Don’t you read the news dude?you seem totally clueless.
They are taken care over the wijter. They get R,& B gas money and stock.option on top😂
I agree there’s plenty of jobs. it’s sad because most of the homeless don’t want the help. It doesn’t matter where you go , whatever state or city, the homeless population just keeps increasing.
drugs and alcohol are the major problems for natives, plus incest in the villages. I live in midtown, so I know local news. And I would be in a tent myself unless, if I was not highly motivated to work.
I'm in western Wash State.
This is happening everywhere, esp all along the West Coast US
It is the new normal, along with the crime, and crazy behavior....
we are in collapse mode.
Indeed. End times are here!
I left Anchorage in 1978, my God but its gone down hill!😢
It's gonna be a rough winter for a lot of folks.
Maybe it's my love of irony, but "how do you get into this tent city?" followed a few minutes later with "there's no way out. It's only one way in here," in reference to another tent city... To answer the first, any number of things that have already been touched on in the comments: alcoholism, drug addiction, mental illness, ex-cons, and people who "fell down" in life and never quite made it back up again. This is THEIR COMMUNITY and you're criticizing them for sticking together. Nobody else is going to help them so at least they have each other. This is ALASKA. You have an income, a home, your own community, and HEAT. Can you imagine having to live in a nylon tent in the winter? Seriously?
Why, yes, everything is better if you have a vehicle.
"There's no way out..." How do you think they feel? Everyone they know (who isn't steadily judging them) is homeless and undoubtedly they know people who have lived this way for over a decade or even much longer. To get back into "society" requires steps that we may see as simple but may be monumental to them. Many of those who live this way are also veterans and can no longer live inside because of mental illness related to their service. Rising housing costs (along with other rising costs) and stagnant wages don't help matters either. Homelessness WILL continue to increase as these issues continue to be ignored.
Earlier in the video you said something like "those people, I feel so bad for them," then you followed it with "they have to see that when they look out their windows everyday." Well, yes, that's true as well, but people don't generally choose to live in a tent; they do it because they have to. Should they clean up after themselves? Absolutely. Should there be better solutions? Absolutely. Do I have them? No, I do not. Do you? No. You seem to think that stealthily filming them will somehow remedy the situation. You talk about "spending the night" out there as if it's summer camp. I'd be willing to bet that you wouldn't last the night.
I have to deal with this problem every day for work
The steeling is super bad too in anchorage
They are everywhere , Monte view , Pine and Debar , Russian Jack park beans cafe , Northern Lights and Arctic bulevar , Fairview area And Home Depot, Everywhere around the Anchorage 🤦♀️🤦♀️😨
That ruins it for all and makes the whole place look terrible been there twice and it’s so beautiful
drove through that place in mountain view, the cars and stuff moved across the street and got HUUUGE in the woods... it got really bad for a bit there in that parking lot. there is like treehouses and shit that have been built in those woods now... its sad, i moved into mountain view about 15 years ago. lived there two years and you didnt see it this bad back then has only gotten worse. we have a lot of issues with exposure in the winter to the elements.
I hear ya bubba,...some choices have consequences! Human Popsicles!!
...just joking.
Doesn't Anchorage have any vagrancy / anti-camping laws?
Nope
#NinjaNu
🥷🥷🥷🥷🥷🥷
I remember walking as fast and quiet as possible, leg cramps be damned, past one of the tent cities last year. And this year I'm still trying to walk as fast and quiet as possible past one of those tent cities. As much as they're dumb, I just hope they're doing okay, at least.
How do they survive during the winter time
Thought you were not going to judge???
Mental health and affordable housing not the main problem??????
WTF? Obviously you have ever been home less!!!!!
98% are druggies, they chose that life. sorry
I lived t view for 15 years homeless was bad but not like this bro down town los Angeles had 1000s of homeless too bad Anchorage isn't like it used to be
did you see the one at the library lake parking lot in midtown?
oh nvm, youre showing it in the vid
TWEAKERVILLE USA😢
Why are they not putting a stop to this the drugs and mental health is taking over and it's crazy
SHO at 11:20 tho
I used to work for Anchorage City in Parks and recreation. Cleaning up trash that the homeless loop behind the less. One homeless gentleman asked me how much he can make working for the city doing the same job. Told him he's $18.20 an hour. He told me to go stick it where the sun doesn't shine. I don't know what he was expecting when he asked if he can have a job.
That cess pool democratic party voter would have replied with the same insulting phrase. Even if the pay was ($25.00) an hour. Just another live off the tax payer government subsidies client-!!!😉
glad the city provides dumpsters and portojons, fo sho.
i left anchorage 8 years ago because it was rolling down hill like a freight train..lived there for 25 years and watched my favorite place in the world turn to shit..i live 180 miles away now in kenai where life is a hell of allot slower and no tent cities..anchorage is one of the worst cities in our country per capita for crime and violence against woman and children and drug abuse and alcoholism.when i left none of this was there..where the hell they going to do fur rendevous now..they just going to throw it down there with all the vagabonds...absolutely sad...
could be the 1200 for a 2 bed apt
Nah. It’s just laziness and drugs!
I believe alot of the alaskan have abused drugs and alchohol from a young age and never learned any skills. They rather take a hand out which gives them more of a reason to not even try to work. Dont get me wrong there are a few that just had some bad luck and lost everything. There is so many jobs tho. Its a mind set i guess. But you are right about the tent cities they are so polluted and some are right in the neighborhoods which drop property values and have a higher rate of theives going thru your yards unlocked vehicles. It gotta suck to be homeless but it also sucks for the average tax payers. And its getting way worse.😢
are fireworks legal in alaska?
are they alaskans or transplants from the mainland?
Interestingly, when the tents were at the train depo the campers kept the area clear. Unfortunately, the camps in other places were turned into total dumps. And it's even worse today than when you filmed your video 9 months ago.
It is pathetic the Mayor does nothing. All they are doing is moving them from one camp to another every once in awhile, while never having any form of resolutions. It is a very serious issue, affecting property values and wasted tax payer money. Thanks for trying to bring some light to this serious matter. Keep up the good work.
The mayor is the only one doing anything. 9 assembly members fight him on everything. Your takes are usually more informed than this one.
@@JoelMMcKinney The buck stops at the Mayors office. Just the facts.
@@chubbawubba4287 He's a mayor, not a king.
@@espritdealaska So is he or is he not the CEO of the city? If he is having issues with others, part of being a leader is resolving conflict and finding ways or way to rectify all issues.
CEO only gets one vote.
Elect better assembly members.
I am a second-generation Alaskan. I was born and raised here in Anchorage. In my youth, I lived off Dimond Blvd (South Side); for most of my adulthood I lived within minutes of Boundary (East Side), and now I live just minutes from Denali St (by bicycle).
The real problem is lack of concern for our homeless population. The Municipality of Anchorage has not taken any meaningful action to lifting people up, as a good community ought to.
The vast majority of our homeless people are also from here, and they were raised with much if not all the same values I was. They deserve to receive the help of the community.
The video used here reminds true Alaskans that “Tent Cities” are how many settlements in Alaska started, and how they continue.
So whether the OP decides to change his tact, or not, I hope he puts his vote where his mouth is.
Anything stopping you from inviting them into your house?
@@sailingaeolus I’m glad you mention that, I am, in fact hosting a homeless man until he can get back on his feet. You should try helping instead of criticizing.
I wouldn't think homeless camps were so bad if they just kept them cleaned up.
Much needed video. So sad to see what useless politicians allow drug addicts to do to our towns.
why isn't there super cheap small apartments, single bedroom one room economy apartments?
they don't exist anywhere. wtf
Because EVERYONE is greedy!!
Ive been in Anchorage since November 3 2007
Ive seen it all happen slowly. I bet now they wish they had clean gypsy's like myself minding my own business as i did. Give them an inch, they take a mile...
The problem is weak authority. Period. Im 44 years old and grew up in Chicago in the 80's.
Anchorage has Anchorage problems... period. Tuffen up!
These bums living in tents should get arrested. These thieves should be in jail.
When it gets cold here in Florida. Usually when it’s below 32 they have shelters for the homeless. But they are usually limited. It’s much colder up there than here how do they survive the winter weather.
Emergency shelters when the temps get super low, but other than that folks just try to survive. Many don't though.
Visit Anchorage in August. You will be aggravated by the situation.
How do those people stay warm???
Heater propane
My second oldest brother, who is homeless, now lives in that forest at lion's park. And I'm not lying my brother lives in that forest, you just filmed.
And seeing it year's later and sad what it tuned into now it was not like that backthan memories turn into sadness of the area
No respec for the land
The aid money is the biggest culprit. There's no incentive to work. Why work? Rent is free and spare money is spent on drugs and alcohol.
Well get used to it because i dont think it's gonna get better anytime soon😮 Hopefully, your videos will improve the place.
News credit: News Break today, Oct 24 2023
“Plenty of progress has been made in clearing up the homeless camp at Third and Ingra. Tents of the unoccupied at 3rd and Ingra are being flagged and eventually taken down by Anchorage Parks and Rec.”
Just a snippet of the Anchorage news today.
I hope they keep it up. Jeez!!
A big problem is ambition. I've been trying to hire for a year and locals often say "I don't like anyone correcting me or bossing me around". Really?! WTF? YOU SAY THAT IN AN INTERVIEW? Job starting at over 30k and after 3 years you're over 70k and that's what you say in an interview? Zero work ethic.
@larrycraig1906 right now we have a secretary position and will have more when fed passes a budget. Over 40k Startin. GO to www.usajobs.gov and look up taxpayer advocate
i worked as a school bus driver for special needs kids i have lots of good stories bout the kidsbut i have one about a homeless guy trying to get on the bus as i was loading a wheelchair student i see this guy sneak around the bus and the guy tries to start up the steps and im like hey what you doing he looks at me and i think i dont know what burnt meth smells like but i know he reaks of it and he runs off i put in a report and an apd is at the stop for a week but didnt see him again
No self respect and lazy dont want to work. Not all, but most. And drugs and alcohol abuse can cause both.
Russian jack park is getting full to
Anchorage has no community...no gangs...no brick streets and roots if you understand.?! No boundaries!!!
Get it?! Come together and youll fix your community!!!
That ain’t nothing compared to Portland Oregon
It’s getting there!!
A good winter will fix most of the problem.
yes, because sleeping bags haven't been invented yet.
Homelessness should be prohibited in the State of Alaska. I cannot imagine being homeless and having to survive the winters in Anchorage. How do they do it?
In my area there busing people in. So I think there doing the same.
Are you hmong??
Yes
Lol always when I live there but I don't know how I could handle the cold LOL
Yes, that’s why I moved. The Government never care love the poor because drugs drugs everywhere lol Good video more please 🙏
This is so horrible, hopefully. Our administration can claim this up
Are you under the influence of mind altering drugs-???🤔. The diabolical incompetent. administration isn't going to remedy this catastrophe. That they allowed to get out of control-!!! 😫
We closed our “tent city” due to sanitation issues and other things. It was out of the way, no homes or businesses nearby; perfect place for it imo. Then after we closed it, the entire city was pissed because now they’re on every corner downtown, suburbs, grocery stores, etc. I’m like, what the F did y’all think was gonna happen? They’re gonna just magically disappear? The real solution is to bus them to bigger “Democrat” cities and then bitch about bad it is in blue cities 😂
Inflation alcohol. Some mental illness That's all I can think of? I live in Maine. I don't know how they do it Sub-Zero temperatures I storms
it's pricing out no one can afford it on a fixed income
How many people under age 50 are or should be on a fixed income??? That is the least of the issues.
Which is easier, going to work every day or getting on disability or other public assistance and doing drugs all day with no accountability? It's not complicated.
I want to now how all those poor souls stay warm in your winter............what do they do???
They have heater, propane kind
You think this is bad? Go to my city smh Portland Oregon !!!
Anchorage is the cesspool of Alaska thanks to democrat policies. Twenty five years ago Anchorage police were the best cops anywhere.
They are hamstrung today.
😳😳😳😱
All them rich people that move from lower states that move to Alaska for the PFD should help out and pitch in funding. Got all these different races that been moving to Alaska and taking up apartments before even the homeless get any homes.
Nobody who makes significant money cares about the PFD.
1300. Sorry that does not cover my beer or smoke for more than a few months. I work like majority so I and my family can have a better life. Most of us see it as a bonus and use it for savings or fun family stuff. Certainly ANYTHING but life changing money. Get real
@@chubbawubba4287 😂 whatever
@@WyteOutAK Sad when you think you had such a brilliant retort to have reality slap you. I am sure that will be a common theme for your future. Best wishes moving on.
@@chubbawubba4287 ok enjoy your beer and smokes with your pfd 👍
Welcome to Alaska......the trash frontier....
This is bulll! These people need to be arrested!!!
The city can’t make money off of that. Hence why they don’t arrest or fine them.
Anchorage is ruining it"s tourism.Are you saying they can't pay the fines?@@NuttyNu
Everytime Dave came up with a solution even as to fly them where they wanted to go city denies him & but city won't run them out guess they want skidroad like calif.portland & other blue cities
liberalism has come to Alaska 😡
And it's pure laziness and the government keeps giving to them