Anchorage biathlete Reine Soule named Alaska Athlete of the Week after U.S. Junior Championship...
Reine Soule is our Alaska Athlete of the Week after dominating the first two days of racing at the U.S. Biathlon Junior Championships at Lake Placid, NY. The 16-year-old Service High won Monday’s 9-kilometer mass-start race by nearly a minute, missing four of her 20 targets. She won Saturday’s 6K sprint race by 13.3...
1K for Say: Sellers fifth fastest to 1,000 among Alaskans at DI level
Anchorage’s Sayvia Sellers already owns the title as Alaska’s greatest high school point guard and now she’s aiming to challenge Jeannie Hebert’s crown at the college level. It won’t be easy; Hebert’s accolades at the University of Miami from 1988-92 are in a class themselves –...
The Anchorage Weekender: New Year’s Eve festivities, fireworks and 9 more local events
Whether you’re counting down to midnight or starting 2026 with a fresh slate, the Anchorage Weekender rounded up 11 events you won’t want to miss — including a list of fireworks shows across Southcentral Alaska. 1. Where to see fireworks. First, a note about fireworks: In Anchorage,...
Online fundraiser brings in thousands for kittens at Wasilla ‘Cat Café’
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - The Wasilla Cat Café, run by a Mat-Su teen, has received thousands of dollars from a GoFundMe to help kittens in need. Eighteen-year-old Tahlya Rice opened the café in July of 2025 with a vision. “We usually have about 20 to 30 cats at...
Mat-Su Valley looks ahead to future transportation needs
The Mat-Su Valley is planning ahead for how people get around through 2050. The Metropolitan Transportation Plan will guide future investments in roads, transit, walking, and biking over the next 20 years. It’s being developed by the Mat-Su Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, with assistance from local,...
25 Investigations You May Have Missed This Year
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State Reaches Settlement with Lithia Motors Over Vehicle Pricing Practices
The State of Alaska has reached a settlement with Lithia Motors Inc. after an investigation found that some of the company’s Alaska dealerships charged customers fees that were not included in advertised vehicle prices. Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox announced the settlement Monday, saying the Department of...
New USS Ted Stevens destroyer delivered to U.S. Navy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered the guided missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens to the the U.S. Navy, the company announced Monday. The ship, designated DDG 128, is an Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyer and marks the second Flight III destroyer delivered by Ingalls...
8 No-Fuss Burger Joints In Alaska That Are Better Than Any Chain You’ve Tried
Ever wondered where to find amazing burgers in Alaska without the fancy restaurant fuss?. These 8 down-to-earth spots serve up mouthwatering burgers that will make you forget all about those big-name chains!. 1. Alaskan Burger & Brew (Anchorage) This place might look like just another green-roofed building with a...
‘You can’t climb again if you’re dead’: Two UAA students attempt Mt. McKinley during...
On Dec. 16, 2025, Dalton Borton and Lane Christenson left in an attempt to summit the tallest peak in North America in the dead of winter.
