Anchorage Sees Alarming Spike in Pedestrian Deaths This Year
Anchorage police say pedestrian deaths in the city have sharply increased, with 15 people killed in vehicle-versus-pedestrian collisions over the past 12 months, more than double the number of fatalities reported in 2023. According to the Anchorage Police Department, the rise in deadly incidents reflects a growing...
Skyrocketing Electric Bills: A Mystery in the Apartment
A social media user recently shared their concerns about a significant increase in their electricity bill after moving into a new apartment. Despite their efforts to conserve energy, the bill has seen a dramatic jump from $50 to $400 within six months. The user, who resides in a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of...
Assembly votes down gas tax, but a sales tax proposal could be coming soon
Assembly member Michael Bowles said he wants to replace Mat-Su's property tax with a sales tax.
The Massive Thrift Store In Alaska That Bargain Hunters Swear Is Better Than Costco
In the land where wilderness meets urban convenience, where moose occasionally wander through parking lots, there exists a treasure trove that rivals the legendary gold rushes of yesteryear. Value Village on East Northern Lights Boulevard in Anchorage isn’t just a thrift store – it’s an institution, a community hub,...
Search for a Lost Lifeline: The Stolen Wheelchair Saga
In a desperate plea shared on Reddit, a user has reached out to the community in hopes of locating their stolen wheelchair. The wheelchair was taken in September when the user's car was stolen from their workplace. Although the car was later recovered, the wheelchair was not. The user has been unable to replace the...
Taxes on the floor at Tuesday’s Anchorage Assembly meeting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Several revenue related items are on the agenda for Tuesday night’s Anchorage assembly meeting, including a new sales tax and a tax on short-term rentals. The 5% tax proposal on short term rentals was ultimately postponed further to the next meeting of the Assembly on...
Alaska Zoo Seeks Community Support to Improve Camel Habitat
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. The Alaska Zoo is observing Giving Tuesday by seeking support to improve its camel habitat. The zoo expects a new camel and plans to upgrade the enclosure for the camels and visitors. The zoo encourages the community to contribute to these plans. More...
Anchorage’s Lucky Wishbone restaurant celebrates 70 years in business
There are things that you don't change. You don't change the chicken. You don't change the quality of the milkshakes. You don't change those things.
Raising Cane’s donates 15% of sales to support Anchorage Children’s Lunchbox
After the frenzy of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday offers a chance to give back—and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is stepping up in Anchorage. The popular restaurant chain has pledged 15% of sales from its three local locations, including the Dimond Boulevard store,...
Alaska troopers honored for heroic rescues in Tanana River and Mat-Su Lake
Two Alaska State Troopers are being recognized for going above and beyond to save lives. Governor Mike Dunleavy honored Troopers Nathan Hollenbeck and Garrett Stephens at his Anchorage office for their heroic actions earlier this year. In May, Trooper Hollenbeck kept a man afloat in the Tanana River for 30...
