VA launching new digital health record system in Anchorage this October
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is rolling out a new digital system to manage veterans’ medical records, with Anchorage set to be among the first cities to go live. The VA is launching the Federal Electronic Health Record beginning in April. The Anchorage rollout,...
Appeals spike in Mat-Su as property values climb
PALMER — Mat-Su Borough property assessors received more than twice as many formal appeals as last year after average property values increased by more than 7% across the region, officials said last week. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough assessment office received 421 formal appeals this year, up from 148 filed last...
Anchorage Ice Arena Contract Dispute Costs Taxpayers Thousands Daily, Assembly Finds
A contract dispute over the management of Anchorage’s city-owned ice arenas is costing taxpayers thousands of dollars each day, according to findings presented to the Anchorage Assembly. Assembly members stated that disagreements between the municipality and private operators have resulted in financial losses,...
Kipnuk wants out: 92% back move as village faces recurring disasters
According to a recent poll conducted by the village, 92% of its tribal members 18 and older want to relocate.
High-speed chase in Wasilla ends with Anchorage man’s arrest
A high-speed chase in the Wasilla area ended with an arrest Wednesday night. Alaska State Troopers say the pursuit began around 10:55 p.m. after a black 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 was observed speeding and swerving near Knik-Goose Bay Road and Eagle Eye Circle. The vehicle failed to stop for officers, leading to a...
Discover Alaska’s Best Noodles This National Noodle Month
If you're searching for the best noodles in Alaska, there's one place in downtown Anchorage that consistently stands out: Whisky & Ramen. Blending bold Japanese flavors with a modern, elevated dining experience, this spot has quickly become a must-visit for locals and travelers alike. During National Noodle Month,...
Interview: PØSTERCHILD, The Alaskan DJ Chasing Dance Music Dreams In His Hometown
In July 2025, following a dream and a travel nurse contract, I packed my bags and moved to Anchorage, Alaska. The plan was simple: stay three months and get out before winter rolled in. But plans have a way of changing in Alaska. Almost a year later, I’m still here, gripped by the state’s wild beauty and endless...
‘The day the water died’: 37 years after Exxon Valdez, the damage still lingers
New photos show latest work on oil rig that collapsed on North Slope tundra. The medical examiner ruled Alecia Lindsay, 31, died of hypothermia on a freezing Anchorage morning in 2024. Her family’s wrongful death lawsuit — filed nearly two years later — now tests whether Alaska law can hold 911 dispatchers accountable.
Anchorage’s The Peanut Farm brings back live music every Thursday night
Live music is coming back to one of Anchorage’s most iconic sports bars. The Peanut Farm on Old Seward Highway is bringing back local performances every Thursday night, giving musicians a chance to showcase their talent. It’s been about 10 years since the bar featured live music, but the...
Port of Alaska to see major rebuild, as work gets underway on critical cargo...
Work is underway to rebuild an important cargo dock in Anchorage, part of a larger $2.7 billion project to improve the Don Young Port of Alaska that began in 2014. The rebuilding of the port’s Cargo Terminal 1 began March 16, following an official “notice to proceed” from Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. It’s just...
