64th annual World Eskimo and Indian Olympics wraps up
The small windswept island of Shuyak, one of the few that surround the Kodiak Archipelago, has been an active research site of archeological activity since the Exxon Valdez oil spill. The discoveries made on the island have helped illuminate Alaska’s past, but it hasn’t been easy for researchers.
Anchorage Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure In Cooper Landing
Cooper Landing — A 29-year-old Anchorage man was arrested Friday night after Alaska State Troopers received multiple calls reporting dangerous and bizarre behavior on the Sterling Highway. According to a dispatch from the Alaska State Troopers, the first reports came in at approximately 8:13 p.m. on July 18. Callers...
Anchorage man sentenced to 45 years for killing his wife
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Adam Daniel Fleischman was sentenced to 45 years in prison on Friday for the 2021 murder of his wife, according to a press release from the Department of Law. Fleischman pleaded guilty to the crime in February of this year. Andrew Peterson, Anchorage Superior Court Judge,...
Anchorage electricity prices could go up again. Blame the warm winter.
State regulators approved a price hike for Anchorage electric consumers less than a year ago, with the exact impacts to members’ bills depending on their area of the city. Another increase went through in February, boosting bills by an estimated 5%. Now, bills could rise another 4% in the...
Massive Volcano Near Anchorage, AK, Showing Signs of Seismic Activity Despite Being Dormant For...
A massive volcano near Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, that has been inactive for more than 100 years is showing signs of seismic activity according to scientists. Mt. Iliamna, a 10,016-foot volcano, sits approximately 130 miles away from Anchorage, posing a significant threat for eruption. On June 15, seismic...
State clears Anchorage police officer involved in fatal Mountain View shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The State of Alaska determined on Friday it will not bring charges forward for the officer involved in a May shooting that claimed the life of a 41-year-old man in Mountain View. After review, the office of special prosecutions found that on May 12, APD officer...
unsettled weather throughout the weekend
‘It’s hope for us in this world,’: Homicide Memorial held in Hostetler Park. The sound of music was in the air at Hostetler Park as a small group of community members gathered to mourn the lives lost during 2024. Updated: 7 hours ago. The 64th annual WEIO has...
Strong M6.2 earthquake hits near Sand Point days after M7.3, Alaska
The epicenter was located 81 km (50 miles) SSE of Sand Point (population 1 064) and 932 km (580 miles) SW of Anchorage, Alaska. 1 000 people are estimated to have felt light shaking and 2 000 weak. The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses....
Anchorage woman shot, killed in apparent domestic dispute, police say
Suspect in custody after a report of shots fired near Sullivan Arena. APD says a suspect is in custody after a report of shots being fired near a midtown Anchorage sports complex. Reporters Joe Allgood and Justin Mattson live from Rock the Hill 2025. Updated: 4 hours ago. Reporters Joe...
Judge Rejects “Honest Mistake” Defense in Murder of Apartment Leasing Manager
A man convicted of killing a leasing manager in Anchorage, Alaska, will spend much of his life behind bars after a judge sentenced him to 77 years in prison for murder and assault. Jesse Jones, 28, was found guilty of killing 34-year-old Josiah Goecker and assaulting Rosemarie Ortiz, 33, during...
