‘I think for me, that is what it’s all about’: Community effort helps Gwich’in-grown...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Whether you saw her team at one of the Iditarod starts in Anchorage or Willow, or managed to catch her team along the trail, you’ll notice something interesting about the dog team Jody Potts-Joseph leads. Trotting along like many of her competitors, Potts-Joseph’s arrival is...
Police looking for man considered ‘armed and dangerous’
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Police Department is looking for help finding 61-year-old Mathew Thomas Becker. If you see him, “do not attempt contact with him,” APD said. Instead, call 911 to report his location. “He is considered armed and dangerous,” APD said. See a spelling...
A Letter a Day…The Iditarod Way! Q!
Well, “Q” is for lots of things, but none of them are what I expected. In this case, Q is for the quirky bug I caught somewhere along the trail. Q is for the quick trip desperately needed back to Anchorage. Lastly, Q is for quench to get those fluids going, the quilt to snuggle into, and the quiet rest in order to...
Anchorage kids spent 40 hours on stage over spring break — and loved every...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Community Theater (ACT) Broadway Kidz program nears the end of the week, with young performers preparing for their final showcase. ACT Broadway Kidz is a week-long camp that executive director Matt Fernandez said teaches the kids more than just acting. “Theater, teaches you how...
Alaska North Slope oil surges to over $100 per barrel, first time in over...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska North Slope oil hit its highest closing price in more than 3 1/2 years Thursday, part of a recent spike in oil prices in Alaska and nationwide. Thursday’s closing price for North Slope crude was $105.78 per barrel, a jump of $9.86 over Wednesday’s closing...
Toward 10,000: Housing Developments Coming to Anchorage
The goal has been set, but the hard task of adding 10,000 homes in Anchorage within a decade is up to residential developers. Those 10,000 dwelling units must span all income ranges. “That’s the entry-level worker that has to work 80 hours a week to afford a two-bedroom apartment, up to the medical professionals, the...
10 Cities in Alaska That Handle Extreme Weather the Best
Alaska, known for its breathtaking landscapes and challenging weather, is home to cities that have adapted to the harshest climatic conditions on the planet. These ... Read more The post 10 Cities in Alaska That Handle Extreme Weather the Best appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Jessie Holmes leads pack with 500 miles left in the Iditarod
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Once a troubled young man who felt there was something else for him outside his home in Phenix City, Jessie Holmes is currently leading Alaska’s preeminent sled dog race with halfway to go in the 1,000-mile journey. As of Thursday morning, Holmes was in...
Jury seated in retrial of Dustin Ruckman; opening arguments set for Friday
Jurors were selected Thursday in the retrial of 24-year-old Dustin Ruckman, and the case is scheduled to move to opening statements at 9 a.m. Friday.
The Anchorage Weekender: Local theater, food trucks and 6 more local events
It’s time to spring forward into weekend freedom. The Anchorage Weekender rounded up eight things happening this weekend, from the opening of Mad Myrna’s “Greese” to a guinea pig adoption event. 1. Mad Myrna’s presents “Grease”. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., Mad Myrna’s...
