Anchorage AK

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - During the Cold War, Alaska played a vital role in security. During the 20th century, according to the University of Alaska Anchorage, there was a growing recognition that Alaska was going to be a geostrategic place in the world. Historians say Alaska was considered to be...

If you’re looking for a legal place outside your home to light up a joint in Anchorage, you’ll need to keep waiting. The post Anchorage Assembly passes on pot-smoking spots first appeared on The Alaska Current .

"It’s on everything." Scientists make stunning discovery in remote corner of Alaska: 'We were surprised' first appeared on The Cool Down .

‘That’s a pretty good one’: Wasilla man reels in winning silver salmon in Valdez derby. Jager Thurmond of Wasilla emerged the winner of the 2025 Valdez Silver Salmon Derby. Updated: 35 minutes ago. Investigators say Robert Segevan, 31, used online accounts to target minors. Arizona hiker found dead...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Tok Forestry and Fire Protection Division fire department responded to a fire south of the Alaska Highway near the gravel pit Tuesday, according to Alaska Wildland Fire Information. Firefighters first got word of the fire when they saw wispy smoke south of the highway from...

This week in Alaska history...belugas get stranded in Cook Inlet, the Katie John subsistence case gets settled and Sen. Ted Stevens gets his first government job. ‘I heard him screaming’: Ketchikan landslide survivor reflects 1 year later. Updated: Aug. 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM AKDT. Monday marked one year...

Tucked away in the lush Chugach Mountains, Girdwood Campground is one of Alaska’s most scenic and accessible camping destinations. Just 40 miles southeast of Anchorage, this campground blends rugged wilderness with modern convenience, making it a favorite stop for road trippers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Sixteen animals were found dead on a Wasilla property earlier this year, according to Alaska State Troopers, leading to animal cruelty charges for the property owner. Thirteen of the animals were found decaying in the garage of the property and had been for more than six...

Alaska Native designers feature their collections at the 2025 Far North Fashion Show in Anchorage, Alaska, drawing their inspiration from their Indigenous cultures through the theme “The Water Collection”. Designers Jackie Qataliña Schaeffer (Iñupiaq), Mary Kelsay (Unangax), Merna Lomack Wharton (Yup’ik), and...

The Municipality of Anchorage is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, with a schedule of events intended to highlight community spirit and civic pride. While Anchorage’s roots stretch back more than a century, the incorporation of the municipality came in 1975, combining the city and borough into a unified...