‘This could be life-saving’: UAF drone program tests long-distance blood transport
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The University of Alaska Fairbanks last week announced the successful test of a 1,000-kilometer unmanned flight carrying a sample of blood, undertaken by its drone research program, the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Undertaken at the Nenana Municipal Airport on Aug. 19, th
Three Anchorage bears euthanized in less than a week
A bear was euthanized Monday after getting into garages and vehicles in Anchorage’s Rabbit Creek area. Alaska Fish and Game believes the bear was responsible for at least some of the reported damage. It is the third bear to be euthanized in Anchorage in less than a week. Biologists...
‘There’s nothing life or death about a donut’: Inside the early mornings at an...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Before most of Anchorage wakes up, the crew at Dino’s Donuts is already filling pastries and prepping display cases for a 5 a.m. opening. Dino’s has been locally owned in Anchorage since 1985. The current owner, Dave Johnston, bought the shop from the previous owner in June 2025.
Fish and Game has killed 20 bears in the Anchorage area this year amid...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has euthanized more bears in the Anchorage area this year than last, including three in just the last week. Early Tuesday morning, biologists euthanized a brown bear it believes caused a trail of destruction in a Rabbit Creek Neighborhood. Biologist Nick
Running phenom Allie Ostrander named Athlete of the Week after shining on world stage
Allie Ostrander placed 12th in the 5K at the World Road Running Championships in Denmark, garnering her our Alaska Athlete of the Week honors. The Kenai Central grad from Soldotna clocked a lifetime-best 15 minutes, 10 seconds to lower her own Alaska record and achieve her highest finish yet at a senior world champions
One woman’s donation is bringing a new library to downtown Anchorage
A new library is under construction in downtown Anchorage. At the groundbreaking Tuesday, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance said the project is part of a push to revitalize the area. “Project by project, we are making real progress,” she said. “We are creating the safe, vibrant and welcoming downtown our community...
Weather alerts in effect in Western Alaska as storm track shifts north
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Remnants of former-Typhoon Dujuan are merging with a Bering low that is expected to track near the Aleutians and Southwest Alaska as early as Wednesday night and continue to bring impacts through Thursday and Friday. But for the meantime, fairly quiet weather across much of the st
State announces $500K settlement with Payless Used Car Sales over hidden dealer fees
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - More than 5,000 Alaska car buyers could soon see restitution checks after the State of Alaska reached a settlement topping half a million dollars with Payless Used Car Sales over undisclosed documentation fees, Acting Attorney General Cori Mills announced. The agreement resolves allegations t
Fat bears break the internet, Katmai extends first-round voting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The bears got too big for the internet to handle. Katmai National Park and Preserve announced Wednesday that first-round voting in the 12th annual Fat Bear Week has been extended after a crush of traffic appeared to overwhelm voting servers on opening day. “THE BEARS HAVE...
Shots fired at occupied structures near Wasilla shopping center, suspect in custody
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - A suspect fired a rifle at occupied structures near the Shoppes at Sun Mountain Tuesday night, prompting a large police response, according to the Wasilla Police Department. The suspect is now in custody, and police said there is no ongoing danger to the public. No injuries...
