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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An armed man barricaded himself near the Woodland Park Boys and Girls club on Friday afternoon after police say he was seen “behaving erratically.”. The incident briefly closed roads on 36th Avenue near Lois Drive around 1 p.m., according to the Anchorage Police Department. When...

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The University of Alaska Anchorage hosted its fifth annual UAA Cares for Kids event on Saturday for children ages three to 17 at the UAA Allied Health Sciences Building. The annual event draws many from the community who are in need of pediatric dental care and...

“Healing From Halong” explores the emotional impact of the devastation and reveals the terrifying moments right after the flood surge early Sunday morning on Oct. 12.

Anchorage Police Department (APD) responded to armed man near Woodland Park Boys and Girls club on Friday afternoon, that closed roads on 36 avenue near Lois St.

On October 24, 2025, police responded to a call about an armed adult male at 2300 W 36th Ave. The man, who had outstanding warrants, barricaded himself in a building in the 3500 block of Willow St. Police closed nearby roads, including 36th Ave near Lois St, and used a drone during the response.

Downtown Anchorage is getting into the Halloween spirit this weekend with “Trick or Treat Street.”. Businesses along 4th Avenue are decked out with pumpkins, skeletons, and other spooky decorations for the free, family-friendly event. Kids can dress up and trick-or-treat at more than 30 shops, including 6th Avenue...

Anchorage got a special delivery on Friday from the North Slope; dozens of totes loaded with nearly 2,000 pounds of subsistence food for victims of Halong, including whale meat, fish and caribou, bound for villagers displaced by flooding in Western Alaska.

Big congratulations to Officer Jacob Davis with the Anchorage Airport Police and Fire! This month, he officially graduated from recruit to full-fledged officer. Officer Davis’ journey was no small feat. He completed the Fire Academy, earning Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF)...

The Cherokee Nation has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross to support rescue and relief operations in Alaska after Typhoon Halong. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced the donation during a visit to Anchorage. The funds will help Native Alaskan villages affected by the storm. Chief Hoskin encouraged...