Anchorage AK

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The body of one of three men killed in an avalanche while heli-skiing near Girdwood last March was recovered last week, according to state officials. The remains have not yet been identified, but Alaska State Troopers reported Tuesday that they were found last Friday caught in...

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance grew up outside the city during the Cold War. And the specter of nuclear conflict and an attack on the area’s military infrastructure loomed over her childhood. “The Soviet Union felt pretty close,” she said. “I remember feeling a sense of fear, like: ‘We’re going...

Thinking of the barren, frigid interior of Alaska can send a chill down your spine — not just from the cold temperatures there, but from the tall tales of strange happenings many brush off as good fiction. If you are one of those individuals — maybe you haven’t been...

Visser Construction is working to complete twenty-four small homes for homeless residents while they seek permanent housing. The company hopes the houses will be complete by Thanksgiving. “Home for the holidays” may be especially significant for two dozen currently homeless Anchorage residents this year. Visser...

Alaska is known for its breathtaking glaciers and vast wilderness, but it also boasts distinctive culinary traditions. One standout specialty is reindeer sausage, a flavorful and beloved local delicacy enjoyed across the state. Made from a blend of reindeer meat and spices, this sausage reflects Alaska’s rich...

A fire broke out Monday afternoon in the Thunderbird Heights neighborhood. According to the Anchorage Fire Department, at around 2 p.m., a resident returned home to find smoke and flames coming from a downstairs bedroom. They safely exited and called 9-1-1. Crews from Chugiak Volunteer Fire and Rescue, along with...

The sound of rock and roll filled the halls of The Nave in Anchorage on Sunday. That’s because the Volunteers of America (VOA) Alaska held its annual Fall festival. The annual event aims to raise awareness in the community about the VOA’s mission and the ways it supports its local community.

With the ongoing government shutdown impacting many Alaskans, help is available through Alaska 2-1-1. Alaska 2-1-1 is the statewide health and human services helpline operated by United Way of Anchorage. The free and confidential service connects residents to resources for basic needs, including food pantries, health...

PenAir Flight 3296 crashed through a fence and into ballast harbor rocks while attempting to land in Dutch Harbor.

A staffer at Nortech—an environmental, energy, health, and safety services firm with offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau—received certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency as a Lead-Based Paint Inspector. The credential allows Environmental Staff Professional Janine Way to conduct paint...