Special Olympics Alaska delegation returns from USA Games with hardware in tow
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The 27 Alaskans sent to represent the Last Frontier at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota more than held their own against top-tier competition. The Alaska delegation netted a total of 19 medals, including seven golds, ten silvers, and two bronzes, according to the...
Arrest made in connection to Anchorage fire over the weekend
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage police arrested a man in relation to a fire that happened late Saturday night, while the Anchorage Fire Department was busy with five structure fires in one night. 26-year-old Joseph Kippi Jr. was arrested on arson charges in relation to a fire on 14th Avenue,...
Seawolves bid farewell to Allen after 32 years
June 30 marks the end of an era in University of Alaska Anchorage Athletics history as senior associate athletic director Dede Allen retires after a 40-year career in collegiate athletics, including the last 32 years at UAA. The second-longest serving administrator in department history, she has been UAA's compliance d
FBI search in Anchorage tied to ongoing narcotics investigation
We’re learning more about an FBI operation that brought a heavy law enforcement presence to downtown Anchorage Monday morning. Just before 9 a.m. near Ingra Street, about 10 agents were seen on scene conducting what appeared to be a search at a property in an alley near East 9th Avenue.
Anchorage approves new operators for city-owned ice rinks
New management is coming to Anchorage’s city-owned ice rinks after the Anchorage Assembly approved new operating contracts for all three facilities. The Anchorage Assembly has signed off on new agreements that will change who runs the city’s ice rinks. Under the new contracts, a company called “All In...
Alaska school districts plead for guidance on oil surplus funding before students return
School districts across Alaska are set to receive up to $115 million in one-time funding this year thanks to high oil prices. That’s due to what’s known as a “waterfall” in the state budget that passed shortly before the end of the Alaska Legislature’s regular session in late May.
Beekeeping Laws in Alaska: Essential Regulations and Compliance Guide
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Alaska’s long summer days and abundant wildflowers create perfect conditions for honeybees. But before you set up your first hive, you need to understand the state’s beekeeping regulations. All beekeepers in Alaska must register their hives wi
Whale washes ashore at Anchor Point
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A large whale washed ashore at Anchor Point, drawing tourists and locals on Monday morning, and prompting a response from federal wildlife officials. Tim Hatfield, a lifelong Homer resident, was among those who discovered the stranded marine mammal. He said he had never seen a beached...
Botanical Garden hosts annual Mud Day celebration
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Botanical Garden marked International Mud Day on Monday by transforming part of its property into a mud play area for children and families. The garden has hosted the annual event for several years. Organizers said the purpose of Mud Day is to honor the...
Alaska Districts Close 12 Schools This Year, Amid Severe Budget Cuts
Alaska saw an unprecedented wave of school closures this year. District officials grappling with severe budget shortfalls have opted to close 12 elementary and middle schools across the state — in Anchorage, Wasilla, Sutton, Seward, Sterling, Soldotna, Kasilof and Ketchikan. With those closures, hundreds of students an
