In record-breaking winter, Anchorage’s camping crackdown is making life harder, outreach workers say
On a recent afternoon, Duke Russell was in his sunny kitchen in Spenard. He leaned into his oven, pulling back the foil on a big pan of macaroni with red sauce and mozzarella. In an hour he’d bring it to Anchorage’s Town Square Park, where he and other volunteers planned to serve homeless people a meal and hand out...
Nordic Spa set to open at Eastside Alaska Club in Anchorage
After about a year and a half of work, the new Nordic Spa at the Eastside Alaska Club is getting ready to open its doors. City officials, the mayor, and Alaska Club staff marked the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the club’s Eastside location off Tudor Road. The...
Man hit, killed near Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A man died early Tuesday morning after getting hit by a car in downtown Anchorage. At 3:28 a.m., Anchorage Police officers responded to the area of West 5th Avenue and E Street, a block from the Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall, to reports of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian.
🚔 Multiple Public Safety Jobs in Anchorage Municipality, AK
Anchorage’s public safety sector is hiring across several departments — from lifeguards to firefighters and security officers. If you’re ready to serve your community or support national defense, there’s a role here for you.
🚧 Juneau County, AK: Multiple Mechanic Openings with the State
Juneau’s job market is steady this month, especially for skilled trades. The State of Alaska is hiring experienced mechanics to keep its transportation systems running strong.
Firefighter’s Military-Service Discrimination Claims Partially Survive in Alaska Federal Court
A federal judge in Alaska has allowed portions of a lawsuit brought by an Anchorage firefighter/EMT alleging military-service discrimination and retaliation to move forward, while dismissing older claims as time-barred. Chris Keen, a firefighter/EMT with the Anchorage Fire Department, sued the Municipality of...
AOTW: From the kitchen table to state supremacy, Ridgeway family leads Mountain City to...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - In 2023, Brooklynn Ridgeway was another new face on Mountain City’s campus. Joining the Lions as a freshman that fall, Ridgeway had just watched the likes of Sayvia Sellers and now senior teammate Keelie Kronberger lead their pride to back-to-back championships. Today, she’s one of...
Chancellor Cheryl Siemers: An inside look
Following the retirement of previous UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell in May 2025, Cheryl Siemers took over as interim chancellor. On March 8, she was appointed to the permanent position. The Northern Light interviewed Siemers to learn more about how she started in the UA system. Seimers said she moved to...
Port of Alaska to see major rebuild, as work gets underway on critical cargo...
Work is underway to rebuild an important cargo dock in Anchorage, part of a larger $2.7 billion project to improve the Don Young Port of Alaska that began in 2014. The rebuilding of the port’s Cargo Terminal 1 began March 16, following an official “notice to proceed” from Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. It’s just...
Troopers arrest multiple drivers for DUI and other offenses in Soldotna and Big Lake
Between March 29 and 30, 2026, Alaska State Troopers made several arrests in Soldotna and Big Lake. In Soldotna, a 42‑year‑old woman was arrested for driving under the influence after reports of erratic driving on West Poppy Lane. A 49‑year‑old man was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and criminal mischief...
