Tess Williams

Reporter for @ADNdotcom, former @GFHerald, @AP, @JournalStarNews, @OWHnews & @VoiceNews

[Marc Lester @marclesterphoto]

Hoping to improve outcomes for people in mental health distress, Anchorage Fire Department is trying a new approach. Read this @bytesswilliams story about the new Mobile Crisis Team. https://t.co/PKnsG3e7bt

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

@AK_cases_bot @adndotcom Hi, thanks for pointing that out. We have updated the article with a link to the document -- it's also available here: https://t.co/OJvtSm1CHU

[David Hulen @davidhulen]

Today's front page of the Anchorage Daily News 🗞 (Thread)

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

@bmeibersddn Thanks, Bon! 💖So proud of our newsroom!

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

@KirstenGFH Thanks so much, Kirsten! 💖 So proud of our newsroom!

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

@SchlossmanGF @cebieri 💖 Thanks so much, Brad! I'm so excited and proud of ADN's newsroom! 🎉

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

@BoeJowen There are cheap generic ones at stores or on Amazon!

[Nichole Manna @NicholeManna]

Hello, I talk often about my love for Lincoln, Nebraska and my love for the @JournalStarNews so apply for this dope job (which I did for two years and loved!!!!!) and see why.

Also you would have incredible colleagues.

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

A grocery store shoplifting incident led to an officer-involved shooting in the Northway Mall parking lot Wednesday night. https://t.co/wDV9lI0Ggs

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

Lucy Moa, who works at a laundromat in Huffman Square, said a bullet pierced the business’ front window.

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

A man carrying a crossbow was injured in what police are describing as an officer-involved shooting in South Anchorage. https://t.co/LYA2yEulGK

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

@chrisbjorke @best_call_bilal Ok, but it FEELS colder when there's icy winds hitting you in the face.

[Marc Lester @marclesterphoto]

Musher couture: Drake wears a throwback Lance Mackey parka in his new rap video. “I couldn’t help but to get kind of a kick out of it,” said the 4-time Iditarod champ.
https://t.co/JR1pz7KJgj

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

Officer Canas started an online donation page through his church's website. Anyone interested in donating can do so here: https://t.co/WL6qgvB7mo

[ProPublica @propublica]

This Iowa police officer read our story about Alaska’s policing problems and began raising money to send supplies to a small Police Department in Savoonga.

His efforts may save his fellow officers’ lives. https://t.co/1nPt4xFlVI

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

I woke up to about 100 emails this morning from people who want to help. Officer Canas is using his lunch break to reach out to people and said he plans to set up a donation page. Extra funds will go toward supplies and possibly to other police forces in similar situations.

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

A very neat gift this Christmas: During the last few days, over a dozen people have reached out with offers to help or completely cover shipping costs to transport the equipment donated by @DavenportPolice to Savoonga, AK. https://t.co/6wvVORgrnc

[Tess Williams @ByTessWilliams]

Merry Christmas! I wrote about Nome's Santa Paul, who digs graves during the off season. 🎅💀⚰️🎄
https://t.co/76Bxav5mGx

[Marc Lester @marclesterphoto]

Snow arrives in Anchorage. It's a christmoose miracle.