The Anchorage Weekender: Concerts, comedy shows and 5 more events around the region
Memorial Day is Sunday, and many Alaskans will hit the road for the three-day weekend. The Anchorage Weekender rounded up five things to do in the city and a handful of happenings elsewhere around Southcentral Alaska. 1. 1st Tap. Thursday, 6 p.m., Moose’s Tooth Pub and Pizzeria (3300 Old Seward...
Three Anchorage elementary schools face final day due to budget cuts
The final school day brought an emotional moment for families at three Anchorage elementary schools that are now closing as part of a district budget response. Three schools will not reopen in the fall: Lake Otis Elementary, Campbell STEM Elementary, and Fire Lake Elementary. Lake Otis Elementary will not welcome...
Anchorage fire crews report ‘extreme hoarding’ scene in large house fire
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - No injuries were reported Thursday in a large duplex fire in an Abbott Loop neighborhood in which emergency crews discovered a “extreme hoarding” situation. Flames were seen rising from the home on Medellin Circle around 11 a.m. Thursday. Anchorage Fire Department Capt. Jake Crockett...
Williwaw Social to close after nearly a decade in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Williwaw Social, a downtown Anchorage entertainment venue that hosted concerts, parties and community events for nearly 10 years, announced on Facebook that it will close its doors on Friday. In a post from the venue’s official account, Williwaw Social thanked Anchorage residents, artists, st
Wasilla man picks up chainsaw while ‘bored’, now known as Wasilla Wood Carver
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Kevin Carmony’s yard is filled with colorful chainsaw carvings, but four years ago, it looked a lot different. “I’ve never been artistic. I like to doodle, but that’s about as far as my artistic abilities ever went,” Carmony said. That changed when...
8 Worst American Cities Known for Drinking Problems (Number 3 Is Wild)
Alcohol is part of American culture, from tailgates and happy hours to long weekends and...
Anchorage Police launch new MMIP information page to increase transparency
Anchorage Police have launched a new section on their website focused on missing and murdered Indigenous persons. The page includes case data, murder and clearance rates, resources, and information about future plans related to the issue. Officials say the goal is to improve transparency and build trust with the commun
Alaska Homestead Expo to shut down following weekend event in Big Lake
A popular annual Big Lake homesteading expo will shut down after this month. Organizers said they plan to shift their focus to year-round classes instead of one large gathering. The Alaska Homestead Expo and Marketplace is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the Big Lake Lions Recreation Center. Planned classes...
Morning Edition Extra
Family of a 19-year-old man shot five times say it was a road rage attack. More on the Morning Edition Extra.
Chin’an Gaming Hall Expansion Adds Food, Games
Electronic bingo is enough to attract curious customers to Chugiak. Alaska’s only casino-style electronic gaming destination is a little grander. The Native Village of Eklutna (NVE) opened an expanded facility last week adjacent to its Chin’an Gaming Hall near the Birchwood Airport. The multi-million-dollar expansion i
