Michael Valdez — the sentry for Channel 2 — begins retirement
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Michael Valdez enlisted in the Army when he was just 17. He would have deployed to Vietnam but the Paris Peace Accord ended the United States involvement in the war. Instead, he ended up serving in the 4th Battalion 6th U.S. Infantry Berlin Brigade. As an...
🇺🇦 As War Drags On, Ukrainian-Born Christian Keeps Serving Refugees In Alaska 🔌
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The war in Ukraine was just a few months old when I first met Zori Opanasevych in April 2022. I connected with the mother of three young children at a prayer service at New Chance Christian Church — a Pentecostal congregation that conducts Sunday worship in Russian with English translation.
Indiana woman killed after vehicle plunges into Ketchikan Creek
‘She was very powerful’: celebrating Elizabeth Peratrovich. Indiana woman killed after vehicle plunges into Ketchikan Creek. Several others were injured, including a civilian who tried to help rescue victims. Wasilla man charged after 16 animals found dead on property. Updated: 9 hours ago. Kevin Neher of Wasilla...
Sadler’s Home Furnishings Returns to Wasilla in Refurbished Big-Box Store
Sadler’s Home Furnishings held a soft opening August 29 at its newest location at the corner of Parks Highway and Seward-Meridian Parkway. Remember the original Walmart in Wasilla at the corner of Parks Highway and Seward-Meridian Parkway? It’s back, in furniture form. Sadler’s Home Furnishings held a soft opening...
Global Firm Expands Anchorage Retail Footprint
Treeforms Furniture Gallery is remaining at 4831 Old Seward Highway under a new landlord. The owner of the Amazon shipping hub in Anchorage is extending its footprint a little ways up Old Seward Highway. New York-based Time Equities, Inc. (TEI) purchased the 102,366-square-foot building fronted by Treeforms Furniture...
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
If you don't have a library card, September is a great time to get one! Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with special events, limited edition promotions, and get to know the best parts of your Anchorage Public Library. Already have a card? We've got something for you too! Upgrade to our "Baby Yoda" card for a...
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...
