Alaska chefs, restaurants earn national James Beard Award nominations
Congratulations are in order for several Alaskan chefs and restaurants earning national recognition this week. The James Beard Awards — considered among the highest honors in the food industry — have announced their 2026 semifinalists, and Alaska is well represented. Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop in Anchorage and...
One of Alaska’s most prolific TV personalities, Jackie Purcell, celebrates 40 years
One of Alaska's most prolific TV personalities is celebrating four decades on the statewide airwaves. But don't worry, Alaska's News Source meteorologist Jackie Purcell is not retiring. Purcell and the Anchorage-based TV station recently marked the occasion of her 40 years there with a half-hour special, calling it...
2026 AMSS keynotes will focus on algal blooms, maritime disasters
Environmental threats posed by harmful algal blooms (HAB) and marine disasters are on tap for keynote addresses for the 2026 Alaska Marine Science Symposium in Anchorage, Jan 26-30. Marine ecologist Thomas Farrugia, coordinator for the Alaska Harmful Algal Bloom Network at the Alaska Ocean Observing System in...
City Hall Sets Example for Anchorage Real Estate Resurgence
City Hall is setting an example for a resurgence in Anchorage real estate, both commercial and residential. Quite literally: the Municipality of Anchorage closed a transaction last month to finally own its headquarters building, ending nearly fifty years as a renter. At the same time, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance is seeing...
Alaska’s first on-site addiction treatment for those who overdose launches with pilot programs
Stomping through stubborn, crunchy January snow, Dr. Jennifer Pierce made her way to a new Anchorage Fire Department vehicle. It might look like a simple SUV, but it's equipped as a new mobile unit that — for the first time — will allow emergency responders to administer buprenorphine on-site, which can help get...
Celebrate Winter at Alaska’s Iconic February Event
Winter in Alaska is anything but boring, and nowhere is this more evident than with the various winter festivals peppering the state. One such festival that always brings the locals and the laughter is Fur Rendezvous - Anchorage's legendary winter celebration. Affectionately known as Fur Rondy, this iconic festival...
Officials warn of Flash Freezing as temps dive to -30°F. Is your commute safe?
The headlines are scary: A stratospheric warming event is pushing Arctic air far south, putting tens of millions under winter storm alerts. In Anchorage, officials just shut down travel because freezing rain turned roads into skating rinks. Now, as this system moves across the Midwest and Appalachia, "icy roads and...
9 Old-Fashioned Restaurants In Alaska That’ll Take You Back To Simpler Times
Want to find old-fashioned restaurants in Alaska that transport you to simpler days?. These 9 classic spots serve delicious meals and capture authentic frontier spirit!. 1. AJ’s OldTown Steakhouse & Tavern (Homer) Homer sits at the end of the road on the Kenai Peninsula, and AJ’s OldTown Steakhouse &...
Anchorage homeowners see property assessment increases up to 40%
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage homeowners received assessment cards in the mail showing their properties’ assessed values for 2026, with some reporting increases of 20–40%. The substantial increases have raised concerns about potential property tax hikes for residents. “Forty percent in one year. I mean, we’re...
Anchorage residents hold vigil for Renee Good
Hundreds gathered outside the Z.J. Loussac Library on Jan. 11 to mourn the death of Renee Good. Good was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Jan. 7. The vigil was organized by the nonprofit Stand Up Alaska. Attendees were given an opportunity to speak....
