Anchorage AK

Spring was in the air Friday at the XXV Winter Olympics. The sun was shining and temperatures were in the mid-40s, prompting more than one skier to wear short sleeves and inspiring at least one to wear nothing at all under his bib. But for Anchorage’s Gus Schumacher, a Winter...

The Hope Discovery Center turned into a full-service salon Friday evening as partygoers got ready for their “Night to Shine.”

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Under a white blanket on the ice of Big Lake, the sounds of engines and throttles is back for another year. The 42nd edition of the Iron Dog Snow Machine Race is now underway as 30 teams have hit the trail. All of which were waved a warm goodbye by fans, race staff, and a good dump of snow...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Fire Department rescued a person from a fire at a mobile home park near Debarr and Bragaw Saturday morning. “The occupants of a mobile home trailer awoke in a cloud of toxic smoke. No sounds of smoke alarms triggered an earlier escape,” AFD said.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLO. – The University of Alaska Anchorage had four Seawolves finish in the top-10 on the final day of the Colorado Invite Saturday. Erling Bjornstad led the UAA men finishing fifth in the 7.5-kilometer classic in 21:22. Corbin Carpenter was one spot behind in 21:24. Dashe McCabe...

While most commuters stuck to four wheels Friday morning, there were some folks who opted for two. It was Winter Bike to Work Day in Anchorage. Stations were set up all over town, offering snacks and warm drinks to riders who braved the cold. Your Alaska Link stopped by Dark...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As federal investigators work to determine the probable cause of a Bering Air crash that killed 10 last year, the case is shedding light on the intricate web of factors that can lead to regional aviation disasters in Alaska. Four families have now filed lawsuits against...

George and Florabelle Rice’s apartment at Petersburg’s Mountain View Manor is filled with memories. Florabelle, 96, has a story behind each item in a collection that represents nearly a century’s worth of adventures. “I have to say that I've really had quite a life,” Florabelle said as...

The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts will host the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra and Anchorage Opera production of Aida, a full-scale opera by Giuseppe Verdi, in late March. The performances are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the venue’s Atwood Concert Hall. Aida is presented...

In a message to Anchorage School District parents, Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt listed Fire Lake Elementary, Lake Otis Elementary, and Campbell STEM Elementary as the three schools recommended for closure.