Sommer Frisk Joins Connoisseur Media.
Connoisseur Media has named Sommer Frisk Market Manager for its Palm Springs, CA cluster, and Regional Manager for its Anchorage, AK and Salt Lake City stations. Frisk will oversee team leadership, community engagement, and revenue performance across these key markets. In her new role, she will oversee the full Palm...
Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Seward Highway Corridor Through Early Monday Afternoon
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 1 p.m. Monday afternoon for the Seward Highway corridor from Primrose north to Turnagain Pass, according to the National Weather Service. Periods of freezing rain and rain are expected through the late morning, with ice accumulations around a light glaze possible....
6 people taken to the hospital after trailer fire
The Anchorage Fire Department responded to a fire at a trailer park in Muldoon which sent six people to the hospital. According to Capt. Ryan Sorsdahl, the fire began inside the trailer and broke out the window. The condition of the six people is not known.
Girdwood Property Taxes Soar Under Recent Muni Assessment
Many Girdwood residents are fuming over a sharp rise in property values set by the Municipality of Anchorage that show up annually on light green postcards in mailboxes. Homes in the Girdwood valley saw hikes in tax assessments that, on average, are nearly double those of the Anchorage bowl. Amanda...
Plane crash at Merrill Field leaves one injured
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A plane crashed at Merrill Field Saturday evening, leaving one person injured. According to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Alaska Region Chief Clint Johnson, shortly after 7 p.m. on Saturday, the Piper PA 22 was taking off from Runway 3-4 when the pilot reported a loss of...
The Low-Key Diner In Alaska That Locals Swear Has The Best Cinnamon Roll In...
In the land of the midnight sun and towering glaciers, there exists a humble culinary treasure that has Alaskans lining up before dawn, not for gold, but for something far more valuable: the perfect cinnamon roll. Tucked away on C Street in Anchorage, Kriner’s Diner doesn’t announce its pastry prowess...
This No-Frills Restaurant In Alaska Serves Up The Best Omelet You’ll Ever Taste
Hidden among Anchorage’s urban landscape sits a culinary gem that locals protect with the fierce dedication usually reserved for their favorite fishing spots and berry-picking patches. Heidi’s Family Restaurant doesn’t dazzle with fancy decor or trendy menu items – it simply serves some of the most satisfying food...
Rise & Represent Alaska Extends Application Deadline for Leadership Program
Alaskans interested in developing leadership skills and serving their communities have more time to apply for Rise & Represent Alaska, as organizers have extended the application deadline to February 8. Applications are now open for Cohort 2 of the in-person leadership development program, which is designed for...
Anchorage schools closed due to freezing rain
The Anchorage School District has closed schools Thursday due to freezing rain and hazardous road conditions, according to an online statement. Anchorage and much of the Kenai Peninsula are under a winter weather advisory until 1 a.m. Friday. It calls for ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch. “Although...
Anchorage woman found dead in Mountain View residence
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A 67-year-old woman was found dead in a residence on the 700 block of North Park Street on Wednesday, the Anchorage Police Department says. On Saturday, APD issued a missing persons alert for Bonnie Wright, Crystal Hazlitt, and two juveniles. On Sunday, police located Hazlitt and...
