Anchorage AK

Apr. 20—Firefighters rescued a man from large water decontaminating tank at Anchorage’s main wastewater treatment facility Monday after he fell and injured himself. The Anchorage Fire Department was called to the John M. Asplund Wastewater Treatment Facility, located near Point Woronzof, at about 9:40 a.m. following reports that a man slipped off a ladder in one of the complex’s clarifier tanks, according...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Twenty-one veterans gathered at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport for a trip to Washington, D.C. The trip is part of The Last Frontier Honor Flight. Travel is donated by Alaska Airlines, where veterans visit the memorials built in their honor. A generation that never heard...

A rare white reindeer calf has been born at Williams Reindeer Farm in Palmer. White reindeer are uncommon in Alaska, and staff initially mistook the newborn for snow. The calf was named “Lumi,” the Finnish word for snow. Juneau’s Dimond Park Aquatic Center will temporarily close for maintenance...

Earth Day is being marked early in Anchorage with a community celebration at the Anchorage Museum. The museum is partnering with the Alaska Chapter of the Sierra Club for the first time to host an outdoor block party on the museum’s front patio. The free event is open to the public and will take place on Wednesday, April 22.

During the visit, the band worked with the high school students during their band classes, during which service members gave the students pointers.

Join Alaska Public Media and community partners as we dive into the resilient world of Alaska’s local food producers at this special PermaFestival Winter Series event at the Anchorage Museum's Seed Lab. From Dirt to Dinner invites you to explore the stories behind the people who grow, forage, and cultivate food in Alaska’s unique and often challenging climate. This event is brought to you...

Anchorage’s city attorney wants to end the practice of issuing quarterly reports on legal settlements the city approves. The Anchorage Assembly was unanimous in passing a 2023 ordinance requiring the city’s top lawyer to produce a list of every legal claim the city settles out of court. That includes workers’ compensation claims and complaints to the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission. The reports are public...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Dr. Thomas McCarty finished his 15th consecutive Boston Marathon on Monday, continuing his streak of raising funds and awareness for cancer research. McCarty, an audiologist from Alaska, has completed almost 50 marathons total. He runs to raise funds for cancer research at Dana-Farber Hospital in Boston.

Food challenges have become a thrilling attraction for daredevils and foodies alike. The world’s bravest souls venture into these gastronomic feats, hoping to conquer portions that test not only their appetite but their willpower. From gargantuan burgers to fiery wings, these challenges push the limits of human endurance and digestion. Here are the 10 most... The post 10 Outrageous Restaurant Food Challenges You Have...

This story was originally published by Alaska Beacon. Attendees of the Arctic Encounter Summit, held last week in Anchorage, took a break from heavy discussions about climate change, national security, shipping safety and other pressing concerns on Wednesday night to enjoy something more fun: high fashion. The Far North Fashion...