Howard clocks 2:17 at Indianapolis Marathon, becomes fourth-fastest in Alaska history
Riley Howard’s main goal at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon was straightforward: break 2:20. The Anchorage resident and Service High graduate did much more than that, crossing the finish line in a blistering 2 hours, 17 minutes and 11 seconds — averaging a pace of 5:14 per mile — to place ninth overall. Howard...
Contentious Debate: Anchorage Mayor LaFrance’s Proposal for a 3% Sales Tax Increase
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Anchorage Mayor LaFrance to propose 3% sales tax. Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance is set to propose a 3% city sales tax, aimed at funding public safety, infrastructure, housing, and child care, while reducing property...
Mat-Su Borough School District no longer displaying, reading Indigenous land acknowledgements
PALMER, Alaska (KTUU) - The Mat-Su Borough School District (MSBSD) is no longer displaying Indigenous land acknowledgment plaques in district schools, nor reading a statement of acknowledgement before official district events. According to the Mat-Su Sentinel, MSBSD Superintendent Randy Trani sent a district-wide...
APD shooting investigation: Man dies after shooting at Anchorage business
A man is dead after a shooting Saturday morning at the Fox Hollow Golf Course & Sports Dome in Anchorage, according to the Anchorage Police Department.
13 Budget-Friendly But Legendary Restaurants In Alaska That Locals Call Timeless
Alaska is not just about glaciers and grizzlies. It is also home to some seriously tasty restaurants that won’t drain your wallet. These spots have been feeding locals and visitors for decades, earning their place in the hearts of Alaskans. You will find everything from juicy burgers to handmade...
A Subtle Revolution: Anchorage School District Places “We Do Not Endorse” Disclaimer on U.S....
What does it mean when a government-funded institution refuses to endorse our country’s Supreme Law of the Land and the documents forming the basis of our national identity? Not only did Anchorage School District refuse to endorse the American Constitution and Declaration of Independence but took pains to sticker an...
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Brayton Dr; Residents Asked to Avoid Area
On November 8, 2025, at 11:43 AM, police responded to a shooting at 1180 Brayton Dr. They found an adult male with injuries to his upper body. Officers and medics attempted to provide aid, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the victim’s name, pending notification of family.
Large police presence: Police investigating incident involving weapon at golf course
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Police Department is investigating a situation involving a weapon at a golf course, according to an APD dispatch supervisor. There is a large police presence at the Fox Hollow Golf Course & Sports Dome in Anchorage, APD said. That is on Brayton Drive north of Huffman Road.
3 killed in crash near Portage identified by police
The three people killed in a crash last weekend near Portage were identified Thursday by Anchorage police.
Anchorage Residents Asked to Help Locate Escaped Midtown Center Inmate Kentoria Wise
A felony warrant has been issued for Kentoria Wise, 43, after she escaped from the Midtown Center in Anchorage at about 10:16 a.m. on November 7, 2025. Wise is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, 143 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes.
