Trick or Treat in the Heat still going strong after 20 years
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Trick or Treat in the Heat is returning Sunday, 20 years after the first event that started it all. Before then, Alaska’s News Source will be hosting Trunk or Treat in the Heat, Trick or Treat in the Heat’s “opening night,” from 3–7 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will be...
Former Nome fire chief scarred by bear mauling offers comfort to other attack victims
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An Alaskan man who survived a horrific bear mauling 14 years ago has found a calling helping others who have suffered the same fate. Wes Perkins, a former fire chief in Nome, was permanently disfigured from a bear attack in 2011, but since then has used his experience to reach out and...
New Program in Anchorage Uses Light Therapy to Reduce Stress at Work
In the dim winters of Anchorage, where daylight can dwindle to just a few hours, a surprising statistic emerges: according to a 2023 report from the Alaska Department of Health, nearly 40% of residents report heightened stress levels due to seasonal affective disorder, a figure that’s prompted innovative responses....
Anchorage Fire Department awarded for supporting Guard and Reserve employees
The Anchorage Fire Department received a special honor. It’s called the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. It was presented in Anchorage on Thursday by the Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. It’s the highest recognition given for supporting Guard and Reserve...
Inside the Gates: Looking back on JBER’s role during the Cold War
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - During the Cold War, Alaska played a vital role in security. During the 20th century, according to the University of Alaska Anchorage, there was a growing recognition that Alaska was going to be a geostrategic place in the world. Historians say Alaska was considered to be...
Anchorage Assembly passes on pot-smoking spots
If you’re looking for a legal place outside your home to light up a joint in Anchorage, you’ll need to keep waiting. The post Anchorage Assembly passes on pot-smoking spots first appeared on The Alaska Current .
Scientists make stunning discovery in remote corner of Alaska: ‘We were surprised’
"It’s on everything." Scientists make stunning discovery in remote corner of Alaska: 'We were surprised' first appeared on The Cool Down .
‘That’s a pretty good one’: Wasilla man reels in winning silver salmon in Valdez...
‘That’s a pretty good one’: Wasilla man reels in winning silver salmon in Valdez derby. Jager Thurmond of Wasilla emerged the winner of the 2025 Valdez Silver Salmon Derby. Updated: 35 minutes ago. Investigators say Robert Segevan, 31, used online accounts to target minors. Arizona hiker found dead...
Tok firefighters respond to holdover fire as investigation continues
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Tok Forestry and Fire Protection Division fire department responded to a fire south of the Alaska Highway near the gravel pit Tuesday, according to Alaska Wildland Fire Information. Firefighters first got word of the fire when they saw wispy smoke south of the highway from...
This week in Alaska History: Sept. 1-7
This week in Alaska history...belugas get stranded in Cook Inlet, the Katie John subsistence case gets settled and Sen. Ted Stevens gets his first government job. ‘I heard him screaming’: Ketchikan landslide survivor reflects 1 year later. Updated: Aug. 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM AKDT. Monday marked one year...
