Bean’s Cafe preps close to 5,000 meals for Christmas Eve
Bean’s Cafe is preparing to feed close to 5,000 people this Christmas Eve, for its annual holiday feast.
AOTW: Dimond bowling shatters state record — and does it as a team
Winning three straight state titles sets the bar for success very high, but the Dimond varsity bowling team found a way to top it.
5 Cars for Anchorage Cold Roads and 5 That Fail in Freeze
Anchorage is not just cold it’s mechanically unforgiving. Months of sub-zero temperatures, snow-packed roads, ice glare, and long periods of vehicle inactivity place unique stresses on cars that drivers in milder climates never experience. Engines struggle to start, batteries lose capacity overnight, rubber...
Anchorage police identify woman found dead near Basher Trailhead
Anchorage Police have identified a woman found deceased near the Basher Trailhead earlier this week. Officers responded to the Basher Trailhead at 9001 Basher Drive on December 19 around 12:40 p.m., following a report of a deceased individual. Authorities confirmed the woman as 28-year-old Kaitlyn Kaganak....
Y-K wrestlers nab 2nd and 3rd place finishes at state championships
Top wrestlers from Bethel and across the Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) Delta hit the mats in Anchorage for the ASAA wrestling state championships from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20. In the end, a private school from Fairbanks called the Student Wrestling Development Program took first place overall among more than 100 teams at state.
Christmas Friendship Dinner serves thousands in Mat-Su Valley
An annual Event at Menard Sports Center provides free meals and community connection on Christmas Day.
Experts give tips to keep your house warm during the winter
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As temperatures continue to drop into the negatives, HVAC technicians have a few tips and tricks to ensure your house is warm and safe during the Alaska winter. “One of the best things you can do is with your thermostat,” said Rob Merchant, owner and install...
Off duty trooper, family chased in Wasilla road rage case
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska State Troopers arrested 36-year-old Reno Magsayo Saturday afternoon following a high-speed chase and SWAT response. Charging documents say Magsayo tried to ram an off-duty Alaska State Trooper and his family while traveling at speeds as high as 90 mph. At 1:07 p.m. the trooper called...
Winter Solstice Marks Shortest Day of the Year, Longer Days Ahead
At 8:03 a.m. MST (7:03 a.m. PST), the Northern Hemisphere officially tilts into winter with the arrival of the winter solstice, the astronomical event that marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. The winter solstice occurs when Earth’s axial tilt positions the Northern Hemisphere farthest away from...
Current Cravings: Quest for a perfect burger ends at Club Paris
Let’s talk about burger cravings, and specifically, a common misfortune that follows. Maybe you’ve had a burger on the mind for a while, potentially through a slog of tedious meetings or the final miles of a long hike. You imagine the juicy and well-seasoned patty, the perfect sauce, the crunch of lettuce, the soft...
