Alaska Airlines passenger charged after he’s accused of trying to open plane door midflight
An Alaska Airlines passenger was charged in federal court after he was accused of trying to open the door of the plane he was traveling on midflight, leaving other travelers fearing for their safety. The incident happened Dec. 10 on Flight 87 from Deadhorse, Alaska, to Anchorage. Kassian William Fredericks...
Mat-Su Assembly considers, postpones talks on annexing Eagle River, Chugiak
PALMER — The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly this week voted to indefinitely delay a resolution that would have allowed formal talks with a group seeking to annex the Chugiak-Eagle River area into the Mat-Su Borough. The resolution would have authorized the borough to enter into official “discussions and...
The Safety Corner: Safety Training
Sean Dewalt delivers a risk management training segment at Learn to Return in Anchorage. An effective safety culture for any business has several components. Safety managers and risk professionals generally agree that safety training is a crucial aspect to reducing risk and improving production. Without specific,...
Halong Potluck: Tasting a little bit of home
The meal was hosted by the Safari Club International at the Alaska Native Heritage Center on Thursday evening from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.
First Christmas without Star the reindeer
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Albert Whitehead had so many holiday traditions with his pet reindeer Star over the years - Christmas block parties near his downtown home, and an annual visit with children at Inlet View Elementary where Santa would inspect Star to make sure he passed muster as his “reindeer in reserve”...
RefrigiWear® Supports Western Alaska Flood Recovery with Critical Cold-Weather Gear Donation Through 6th Avenue...
Cold-weather gear donation helps protect Alaska families and workers rebuilding after catastrophic flooding. RefrigiWear, the leading manufacturer of insulated industrial workwear and personal protective equipment for extreme cold, is supporting recovery efforts in Western Alaska following the devastation caused by...
Global Credit Union Foundation Donates $110,000 to Food Banks and Pantries
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Thanks to the generous donations of Global Credit Union members, the Global Credit Union Foundation’s 2025 Cash for Cans® donation drive raised $110,000 for local food banks and pantries. “The Cash for Cans fundraising drive is a wonderful example of what can be accomplished...
Wasilla doctor case shows Alaska doesn’t screen board appointees for ongoing criminal investigations
In Alaska, the state’s background check process for board appointees, including a late Wasilla cardiologist accused of possessing child sex abuse material who served on the State Medical Board, does not include ongoing criminal investigations, an Alaska’s News Source investigation revealed.
The Burgers At This Iconic Alehouse In Alaska Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
There’s something magical about walking into Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse in downtown Anchorage that hits you like a friendly polar bear hug – minus the part where you’d need immediate medical attention. The stone facade and burgundy awning on 6th Avenue might not scream “culinary revelation...
FBI Warns Alaskans of Scam Calls Impersonating Law Enforcement and Government Officials
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Anchorage Field Office is warning Alaska residents about an increase in fraud schemes involving scammers who impersonate law enforcement officers or government officials. According to the FBI, the scams typically involve unsolicited phone calls in which callers falsely claim...
