Alaska Airlines may be fined $165K for allowing drunk passengers on board multiple flights,...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska Airlines was hit by a proposed fine of $165,000 Tuesday from the Federal Aviation Administration for allegedly allowing intoxicated passengers on flights, according to FAA authorities. The agency stated that federal regulations don’t allow any passengers who “appear” to be drunk or oth
Man killed crossing Glenn Highway, closing road for hours
A man was killed Tuesday morning after being hit by two separate vans while crossing the highway near the Boniface Parkway exit, police say.
Anchorage crash shuts down Glenn Highway after man struck by two vans
Anchorage Police are investigating a deadly crash that shut down part of the Glenn Highway on Tuesday morning. Police say the crash happened just before 9 a.m. when a man crossing the highway was struck by a Chevrolet Express van and then hit by a second van. Traffic was diverted...
Seward Highway closed for hours following Memorial Day crash
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Seward Highway was closed for several hours Monday after a car crash, according to the Anchorage Police. The crash took place around Mile 80 of the highway, between Portage and Girdwood, the APD reports. The highway is completely open again as of 11 p.m. Monday.
Memorial Walk honors fallen service members in Wasilla ceremony
Communities across Alaska and the nation paused on Memorial Day to honor fallen service members, including a special ceremony at the Mat-Su Veterans Wall of Honor in Wasilla. Dozens gathered for a memorial walk organized by VFW Post 9365, alongside Boy Scout Troop 300 and Cub Scout Pack 360, to pay tribute to those who
Mat-Su Assembly doubles down on leaf blowers in response to Anchorage rule
The resolution is meant to remind people that leaf blower use is legal in Mat-Su.
Anchorage shooting leaves one injured, no arrests made
Anchorage police are investigating a weekend shooting that left one person injured and no arrests made at this time. It happened late Saturday night, just before midnight, in the 2000 block of Foraker Drive in Anchorage. Anchorage Police say officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area. When...
APD investigating overnight shooting in area of Lyn Ary Park
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Saturday night, just before midnight, Anchorage police officers were called to the city’s Turnagain neighborhood for reports of shots fire, according to the Anchorage Police Department. When officers arrived, they found evidence a “weapon was discharged in the area,” APD said. That area,...
Shelley Hughes’ gubernatorial campaign announces her husband has died
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Shelley Hughes’ gubernatorial campaign has announced her husband, Roger “Rock” Hughes, has died. “It is with deep sadness that the Hughes-Gettys campaign announces the passing of Roger ‘Rock’ Hughes, beloved husband of gubernatorial candidate Shelley Hughes,” the campaign said. He...
Anchorage tenants say burst pipes and raw sewage followed after landlord hiked rents 55%
"That's been our battle, trying to figure out what we can do that's effective against the landlord."
