Anchorage wasn’t built for pedestrians. Experts say that’s killing people
Pedestrian deaths have been on the rise around the nation, and Anchorage is no exception. In 2025, 15 pedestrians were killed by vehicles, the same number as in 2024. Both years marked the city’s highest pedestrian death toll in more than a decade. Brad Coy, head of the Anchorage...
Bromee, Timm top-10 in slalom
BOZEMAN, MONT. – The University of Alaska Anchorage had two skiers finish in the top-10 of the slalom races at the RMISA Alpine Qualifier Thursday. Ella Bromee finished fourth (1:43.13) thanks to the second-fastest second run of the day. Olivia Carrier and Ainsley Proffit finished 18th (1:47.16) and 20th...
Research looks at economic impacts of Bethel’s ice road, barge, and air traffic
Researchers from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) have chosen Bethel for a project looking at the economic impacts of changes in land, sea, and air transportation over time. Matt Hegland is a researcher with UAA’s College of Engineering. He visited Bethel this week to complete in-person surveys and get...
Fur Rondy: Open” World Championship Sled Dog Races
Friday–Sunday, February 27 – March 1 | 12:00 PM Daily Start | 4th Ave & D Street. 🐾🏁 “Open” World Championship Sled Dog Races 🏁🐾. Don't miss the fastest sled dogs on earth as they run 26-mile heats through the streets and trails of Anchorage in this 3-day event. Voted “Best Event” by the International Sled Dog...
Cheapest gas stations in Anchorage
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
DOT Seeks Public Input for Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan
The Alaska Department of Transportation is asking residents to “help shape the future of the state’s transportation system” as it develops its updated Long Range Transportation Plan. A recent social media post on the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Facebook page included a video message from...
‘Seal finger’ infection affecting an Alaska bear hunter was a medical first
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (ALASKA BEACON) - When a 29-year-old Anchorage man returned from a bear hunt on the Alaska Peninsula in September of 2024, he had a persistent and painful finger infection that defied easy diagnosis. His swollen and aching finger wound up making medical history, reports Yereth Rosen with the...
Anchorage students and families coping with closure of elementary schools
Students at three Anchorage Elementary schools went into the classroom on Wednesday coping with challenging news.
The Anchorage Weekender: Fur Rondy, Junior NYO and 7 more local events
February went in a flash, but the events are far from slowing down. The Anchorage Weekender rounded up nine events happening this weekend, from the annual Fur Rondy festival to arts performances. 1. Fur Rondy. Thursday through March 8, various locations. Anchorage’s Fur Rendezvous is an annual winter festival that...
Meet Fur Rondy’s first deaf queen
Clara Baldwin is making history at Fur Rondy. Baldwin is the first profoundly deaf Fur Rondy Queen, a milestone that is already changing how the festival approaches accessibility.
