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Young bicyclist dies three days after being struck by SUV in Anchorage

A young bicyclist has died three days after being struck by a vehicle in Anchorage. The Anchorage Police Department says the crash happened Wednesday night, August 12, around 8:15, near Park Place on the Old Glenn Highway. Police say an SUV was exiting a parking lot onto the highway when...
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Alyeska Blueberry Festival returns for 19th year

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Thousands flocked to Alyeska Resort in Girdwood Saturday for the first of a two-day celebration centered around blueberries in bloom. “We have been blessed with beautiful weather today,” Alyeska Director of Special Events and Partnerships Arab Ginnett said. “This is for all of our blueberry e
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‘The kids need this’: Rockin’ B Ranch owners hoping to pass on the reigns...

The owners of Rockin’ B Ranch in Rabbit Creek are looking for potential buyers of their property after hosting horse-riding camps for more than 20 years.
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The eyes say it all in new Service High School mural

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - If you’ve driven by Service High School lately and had the sense that something was watching you, you’re right! The school now boasts a large mural on the side of the building featuring the eyes of the Service Cougar. Anchorage Artist Jen Jolliff said...
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‘Germ factory’: ASD’s back-to-school health guide for Anchorage families

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage School District is reminding families of clear guidelines for when a sick child should stay home as the new school year begins. “My big thing is wanting our children in our community to be successful members of society. Keeping them healthy is a very important part of that,” sai
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Brown bear attack leaves woman in hospital

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A woman was hospitalized after being attacked by a brown bear on the Wolverine Bowl trail Thursday, according to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. Fish and Game said the woman was trail-running alone when she encountered the bear near the Prospect Heights trailhead. She...
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Friends remember Anchorage taxi driver killed in crash with police cruiser

In Anchorage, friends and family are remembering a taxi driver who was killed in a deadly crash earlier this month. Cemal Sadiku was a familiar face in Anchorage’s taxi community. He drove a cab for more than 20 years. On the morning of August 1, Sadiku’s taxi collided with...
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Pearl Creek STEAM charter school delays opening to fall 2027

Pearl Creek STEAM Charter School will not open for the 2026–27 school year, with founding parents now targeting fall 2027.
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KTUU wins national Murrow award

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska’s News Source learned Thursday that the station has won a national Edward R. Murrow award for its “Destination Adak, AK” series. KTUU traveled nearly 1,200 miles by air from Anchorage to the remote island of Adak, Alaska — a place locally referred to as the “birthplace of the winds” —
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The Anchorage Weekender: A blueberry festival, a roller derby tournament and 6 more local...

Summer might be winding down, but there’s still plenty to do. The Anchorage Weekender picked out eight local events, from a harvest festival to plant sales. Friday, 12 to 1 p.m., University of Alaska Anchorage Rasmuson Hall (3416 Seawolf Dr.) For the final chapter of the UAA Summer Stroll...

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