Nearly three-fourths of Anchorage residents concerned about roof cave-ins due to snow, survey finds
A recent survey administered by UAA associate professor Jennifer Schmidt found that over 70% of respondents had concerns about snow loads on their roofs.
Alaska Blizzard Warning: Whiteout Conditions, -60°F Wind Chills Expected Sunday-Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Anchorage, AK – The National Weather Service has issued multiple Blizzard Warnings across Alaska this weekend, with whiteout conditions, wind gusts up to 60 mph, and life-threatening wind chills as low as...
Intense Debate: School Bus Carrying 9 Students from Mat-Su Overturns on Icy Road, No...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Mat-Su school bus carrying 9 students tips over on icy road; no serious injuries reported.
Fisherman Sci-Fi Filmed in Ketchikan Screens at Anchorage International Film Festival
Filmed entirely in Ketchikan, The Ladder boasts award-winning cinematic captures of Alaskan beauty and showcases local Alaskan talent. Alaska-raised writer and director, Emilio Miguel Torres, brings his film home to Anchorage after a nationwide screening tour. Torres introduced the proof-of-concept short film at the...
KPMG Promotes Three at Anchorage Office
The only “Big Four” accounting firm with a presence in Alaska, KPMG, promoted three professionals at its Anchorage office. Al Asuncion is now Tax Manager. Asuncion joined KPMG in 2022 and has experience in tax compliance focused on Alaska Native corporations. He also provides consulting services to companies in the...
2025 Anchorage SuperTour: Results, Schedule, and More
This is a reader-funded website. Virtually all of my income (for perspective: I took home less than $5,000 from Nordic Insights last year after paying staff) comes from reader contributions, which I sincerely appreciate. If you would like to support the site, including helping us get to the Olympics in February, you...
The Alaska Botanical Garden opens Brighter Winter Nights light display
In addition to the paved path, there’s a kick sled trail that goes through the woods, fire pits along the way and hot chocolate served in the greenhouse, which also boasts a model train display.
For an Alaskan drummer, a new record isn’t about a spinning disc of vinyl
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - When Tim Saunders was 11 years old, his neighbor introduced him to the bongo drums and he was hooked. Consuming everything drums. Taking lessons. Playing in any band that included the instrument. Symphony. Marching band. Rock bands. Even church bands. Drums were the center of his universe...
Who are You Waiting For?
What will you go through as you wait for someone special? Kathy and I were at the Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage on Tuesday evening, December 2. We picked up our grandson, Jake, who had been in Washington with family. As we awaited Jake’s arrival we did some ‘people watching.’ We did notice a young...
Halong rebuild efforts slowing down for winter, while state hopes to move evacuees into...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As the extremity of winter weather increases across Western Alaska, rebuilding efforts in Western Alaskan communities have slowed down, according to state officials. With temperatures dropping along with visibility, around 40% of flights to affected communities were cancelled in recent...
