The Fast Food Restaurant You Can’t Find Outside Of Alaska Serves Burgers Next To...
Alaska isn't exactly known for fast food. In fact, it ranks last for fast food access in America, not having even a single Five Guys. Yet somehow, one of the must-visit spots when you're driving through this great land is its exclusive fast food joint. Arctic Roadrunner, situated along a tree-lined highway in Anchorage
‘Anchorage’s most significant trail connection in decades’: Ground breaking ceremony held project to connect...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage’s mayor and a few state lawmakers joined members of the public at the Ship Creek Small Boat Launch Saturday to officially break ground on a mile-long extension to connect the Coastal Trail and the Ship Creek Trail. “Anchorage is a trails town,” Anchorage Park...
DOC pays $500K for 2022 inmate’s death, but claims no fault or liability
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - James Rider, a 31-year-old Wasilla man and father of three, was arrested in 2022 for violating probation on escape and criminal trespass charges. Content Warning: This article contains information about suicide that might be difficult for some readers. Then, after 10 days of incarceration, Rider died...
JBER soldiers injured in April bear attack were near den, state officials say
Two soldiers attacked by a bear on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in April were near a bear den at the time, according to an investigation report out Thursday from the state Department of Fish and Game. The two 11th Airborne Division soldiers were participating in a “land navigation training event” on...
Anchorage to break ground on major downtown trail expansion
Downtown Anchorage is set to see its largest trail expansion in decades as the city prepares to break ground on a new one-mile connection between Elderberry Park and the Ship Creek Trail. The project will expand the city’s “moose loop” trail system while improving access for walkers, cyclists, and other...
Anchorage’s Downtown Hope Center expands workforce training program for homeless people
A private, faith-based organization that aims to bring people out of homelessness and teach them life and career skills in expanding in Anchorage. The Downtown Hope Center is purchasing a much larger space across the street from its current location. The move will double the center’s capacity, according to Sherrie Laurie, who heads the program.
Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport parking expansion to add 150 spaces
There will soon be more parking available at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport as work begins on an expansion of the Park, Ride, and Fly Lot off International Airport Road. The lot closed to new entrants earlier this week so construction could get underway. Airport officials say the project will...
UAA Auto and Diesel Expo returns with burnouts Saturday
Burnouts and big rigs will take center stage at the University of Alaska Anchorage this weekend during the fourth annual Auto and Diesel Expo. The event is scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Auto Diesel Technology Building on the UAA campus. Organizers say the expo...
Anchorage runner hits his stride with blazing Boston Marathon time, shot at Olympic Trials
May 8—Riley Howard was a successful high school runner, earning all-state honors at Service High. His collegiate career was solid but unspectacular. But at age 28, Howard is reaching new heights. Howard ran a blistering time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, 37 seconds at last month's Boston Marathon, finishing in 49th place overall.
Chugiak Class of 1976 set to open 50-year-old time capsule
CHUGIAK, Alaska (KTUU) - A rusted, mud-covered time capsule buried by Chugiak High School’s class of 1976 will be opened Friday, revealing secrets sealed 50 years ago. “50 years ago they had a teacher named Andy Kirk who was very inspirational and their class together put together this, and it’s been sitting in the memorial Andy Kirk courtyard underneath 6, a bunch of concrete...
