Bit by bit, progress is made on the ambitious Alaska Long Trail plan
When Anchorage officials and outdoor recreation advocates gathered Saturday to ceremoniously mark the start of construction for a 1.3-mile section of trail near the city’s industrial port, they said they were taking a small step toward a big vision. The connector will close a gap in the city’s existing network of paved
Fleet Management: A New Lease on Life for Your In-plant
Like any good in-plant manager, Kim Stanford hoped for the best but planned for the worst. Several years ago, the worst came in the form of a global pandemic. With in-person instruction canceled at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), production orders slowed to a crawl at Stanford’s in-plant. Call it preparation,
Anchorage homeowner, utility reach agreement after tree trimming dispute
An Anchorage homeowner has reached an agreement with Chugach Electric Association after a dispute over a tree located in a utility easement on private property. Francis Seater said that following an earlier news story about the situation, she met with the utility company and came to a resolution. Under the...
Family of Anchorage woman who died of hypothermia breaks silence, as 911 consultant says...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - For the first time since filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the Municipality of Anchorage in February, the family of Alecia Lindsay is speaking on the record. They said their daughter had her whole life ahead of her, speaking on the 911 response they say cost her that future.
Man accused of plowing into popular downtown Anchorage restaurant arrested, faces arraignment
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The man accused of crashing a pickup truck into a popular downtown Anchorage restaurant has been taken into custody and is set to appear in court Wednesday, according to the Anchorage Police Department. Robert Miller, 41 at the time of the collision, was arrested on an...
Anchorage Fire Department offers free car seat safety checks Thursday
The Anchorage Fire Department spent Tuesday afternoon training the next group of car seat technicians at the AFD Training Center.
Wardens seize full year’s salmon catch in major permit violation
Alaska’s salmon fisheries feed families, shape local economies, and draw careful oversight from state wildlife troopers. At Fish Creek near Wasilla, a routine summer patrol recently ended with the seizure of an angler’s entire planned yearly supply of fish. The man held a valid sport fishing license and some supporting
‘Born to perform’: Filipino duo brings nostalgic music to Eagle River
EAGLE RIVER, Alaska (KTUU) - Every Friday night in Eagle River, Anchorage duo Kuya — meaning “older brother” — rolls out nostalgic music. The duo said they specialize in songs audiences forgot they loved, performing covers that take listeners back in time. “It’s like listening to...
Bethel-based airline hopes to fly Kenai-Anchorage starting in June
A Bethel-based airline hopes to start flying between Kenai and Anchorage next month. The Kenai City Council last week gave city officials permission to enter into a lease agreement with Fox Air for passenger service. Kenai City Manager Terry Eubank says the company plans to offer six flights per day,...
42nd Avenue road upgrade project nears completion in Anchorage
A major road improvement project is underway along 42nd Avenue in Anchorage, stretching from Lake Otis Parkway to Florina Street. Crews are currently working on the final two blocks of the project, between Wright and Piper Streets, as the long-awaited upgrades near completion. The work includes new pavement, upgraded s
