Anchorage teens gain job skills and build trails through summer YEP program
This summer, teens in Anchorage are putting in hard work—and gaining valuable experience—through the Youth Employment in Parks (YEP) program. So far, the YEP crew has helped maintain trails at Baxter Park, tackled improvements along the Virgin Creek Falls trail in Girdwood, and now they’re turning their attention to...
Oregon team wins Fairbanks tournament while Wasilla saves Alaska from clean sweep in the...
After delivering knockout blows to three Alaska teams on the way to the title game, the Central Point Comets on Tuesday proved they could take a hit, too. The Central Point Comets of Oregon rallied from deficits of 1-0 and 2-1 to take control in the fifth inning on their way to beating the Ketchikan Kings 6-2 in the...
‘Dying to Serve’: Terminally ill man stops in Anchorage on his volunteer tour
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - In January of this year, Doug Ruch was given some rough news. Doctors told him he had less than two years to live. “I had a choice, doing heavy treatment, chemo radiation surgery and that might extend my life six months or so, but it would be a miserable six months,” Ruch said.
Construction begins for new facility in Anchorage meant to train Alaska’s future skilled workforce
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Officials broke ground on a new facility in Anchorage, they say, marks a big investment in the future of Alaska’s skilled workforce. Construction is officially underway for the new Apprenticeship Training Center by the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters (WSRCC). WSRCC hosted the...
Man police say escaped Anchorage reentry center previously convicted in 2022 assault case
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A man who walked away from a residential reentry center in Anchorage on Wednesday was previously convicted in a 2022 assault case that originally included two counts of attempted murder, according to court documents. Thirty-year-old Sterling Klippenstein is wanted on a felony warrant after...
Alaska SeaLife Center takes in new harbor seal pups, urges caution around marine mammals
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska SeaLife Center has four new residents after a series of rescues of harbor seal pups throughout the month of June. The group said Wednesday that efforts from multiple agencies, over the span of 12 days, led to five harbor seal pups being admitted to the Wildlife Response Program....
Mama moose visits Alaska fire department, searching for calves
A mama moose stunned fire department mechanics when she marched into their shop in Anchorage, Alaska, last week, apparently looking for two wayward calves she was later spotted nursing. Footage released by the Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) shows the moose boldly striding through the Anchorage Fire Department shop...
Qin Cheghi: Tanaina Peak gets new name in ceremony, ensuring preservation of local heritage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -A celebration of culture and history took place in the Flattop parking lot in Anchorage on Wednesday. The Native Village of Eklutna, Anchorage Park Foundation and Southcentral Foundation came together to host a renaming ceremony of Tanaina Peak near Flattop Mountain. The ceremony recognized...
New Indigenous signage unveiled at Glen Alps Trailhead honors Dena’ina heritage
New signage is now up at the Glen Alps Trailhead on Flattop Mountain, marking a significant step in honoring Alaska's Indigenous heritage. Members of the Native Village of Eklutna helped unveil the new sign during an Indigenous renaming ceremony held Wednesday night. The peak formerly known as Tanaina Peak will...
State minimum wage increases, paid sick leave set to start July 1
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - With Alaska employees who currently earn an $11.91 minimum wage set to see an increase to $13 per hour on July 1, along with receiving required paid sick leave, business leaders statewide are divided on if the long-term impact will mean cost increases or increased consumer spending and...
