Anchorage AK

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The Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) and Anchorage Police Department (APD) responded early Thursday morning to a vehicle accident near Mile 114 of the Seward Highway. Officials reported that emergency crews arrived on scene shortly after the call came in, working to secure the area and assist those involved. Details...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - When Alaskans apply for a driver’s license, their information is also sold to third parties such as LexisNexis and CARFAX. “My reaction is red hot,” Cindy Donaldson from Anchorage said when told about it. “I feel like it’s not right,” James John said outside...

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...

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 member Michael Bowles said he wants to replace Mat-Su's property tax with a sales tax.

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,...

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...

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...

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...