47-year Thanksgiving tradition celebrated at Anchorage school: parades and feasts
Northern Lights ABC School held a Thanksgiving feast on Nov. 26, where students wore costumes, enjoyed a meal, sang songs, and gave speeches.
Government Hill Elementary School celebrates 34th tree lighting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Government Hill Elementary School (GHES) students and their families gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the annual lighting of their Christmas tree. The lighting is done in partnership with AT&T, which installs the tree onto their service tower. “If you’ve been in Anchorage for any period...
Pack of dogs accused of killing another dog captured, according to AACC
The Anchorage Animal Care and Control has caught a pack of three dogs they issued a public safety alert regarding Wednesday.
Anchorage Police Launch New Online Resource to Share Local Crime Data and Safety Efforts
On November 26, 2025, the Anchorage Police Department (APD) launched an online resource called 'The Facts About Crime — and What APD is Doing to Help Keep Anchorage Safe.' The web page, available at anchoragepolice.com/safe, provides information on crime trends, enforcement actions, and public safety programs in...
Troopers Arrest Anchorage Woman After Report Of Dangerous Driving On Sterling Highway
Alaska State Troopers arrested an Anchorage woman Tuesday after a REDDI report described a vehicle swerving across the Sterling Highway and forcing oncoming drivers to take evasive action. According to Troopers, the report came in around 11:44 a.m. on November 25, when callers reported a southbound vehicle near mile...
‘I’m glad I survived’: Anchorage hiker thanks rescuers after summer bear attack
An Anchorage woman who survived a bear mauling this summer says she’s grateful to all of the public safety agencies that scrambled to rescue her. Victoria Lydle, 67, recounted the attack on Tuesday, surrounded by many of the public safety officials who saved her. She said she was hiking alone on the Dome Trail in...
Unexpected Closure: The Mystery of the Office Depot Power Outage
The Office Depot located in Tudor has recently been observed to be closed and dark even during regular business hours. The reason behind this unexpected closure has been a subject of speculation and discussion among local residents on social media platforms.
The Anchorage Weekender: Free Thanksgiving meals, a tree lighting and 6 more local events.
Thanksgiving is on Thursday, and Anchorage is stuffed with events. The Anchorage Weekender gathered eight things to do around the city this weekend — from outdoor community events to an indoor reggae dance party. Plus, we rounded up where to get a free holiday meal. 1. Free Thanksgiving meals.
AROUND ALASKA: School Transformation, Ice Training, and Iditarod Teacher Deadline!
A former middle school in Juneau will soon get a new purpose. Tlingit & Haida has partnered with the City and Borough of Juneau to expand early childhood education and offer other opportunities for young people. The tribe plans to bring three Head Start classrooms, along with its LEARN and youth programs, under one...
Christmas Town arrives to the Captain Cook Hotel
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Frosted in a layer of icing, the iconic gingerbread village is back on display at the Captain Cook Hotel in downtown Anchorage. On Wednesday, students and staff from the University of Alaska-Anchorage (UAA) and the Hotel Captain Cook’s pastry program began setting up the display. The theme...
