Chin’an Gaming Hall Expansion Adds Food, Games
Electronic bingo is enough to attract curious customers to Chugiak. Alaska’s only casino-style electronic gaming destination is a little grander. The Native Village of Eklutna (NVE) opened an expanded facility last week adjacent to its Chin’an Gaming Hall near the Birchwood Airport. The multi-million-dollar expansion i
‘It’s just a huge recess’: Aquarian Charter School field day brings community together
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Aquarian Charter School traded the classroom for something a little more colorful as students participated in a field day celebration on Tuesday. Nearly 400 students and 150 parent volunteers came together at Arctic Rec Center for the event, according to event organizers. This year featured a
Age-progressed image of Mason Roberson released
(NewsNation) — The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has released its first age-progression image of Mason Roberson and what he may look like at 18 years of age. Roberson was 16 years old when he disappeared from his home in Anchorage, Alaska. His mother, Marti Romero, has...
Fire crews working to suppress reported wildfire in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A wildfire off C Street and W. 100th Avenue has been reported, according to the Anchorage Fire Department. The reported human-started fire, according to the Alaska Wildland Fire Information, started at 12:18 p.m. As of 12:58 p.m., the fire was reported at five acres in size.
Halong evacuees displaced to Anchorage graduate high school
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Seven students from three different communities in the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) that had been evacuated to Anchorage after former Typhoon Halong celebrated their high school graduation Monday. Six students — Patty Fox, Cadence Mesak, Charlie Paul and Miisaq Paul of Kipnuk, and J
Granite to use self-supply capabilities for $32M Alaska highway job
Granite Construction has lined up another road infrastructure project, this time in Alaska, and will use its self-supply capabilities to get the job done. The Watsonville, California-based infrastructure builder will deliver the Parks Highway MP 315–325 Reconstruction project, a $32 million task that will see the contr
These 9 Low-Key Alaska Restaurants Earn Loyal Customers The Old-Fashioned Way
Loyal customers get earned slowly and these Alaska restaurants understand that well. These low-key spots built their followings the only way that lasts. Good food, fair prices, and a consistency that never seems to slip. None of them rely on trends or hype to fill their seats. Regulars return because...
Man killed in officer-involved shooting in east Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - One man was killed in an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday morning that closed down roads in an east Anchorage neighborhood, according to police. Police said the shooting centered around the area of Bragaw Street and Reka Drive, where homes and businesses sit. In a virtual press...
Wasilla may remove Nunley Park caboose over safety concerns
The old caboose located at Nunley Park in Wasilla may soon be removed, according to city officials. City leaders say the structure has become a climbing hazard for children and teens. It also contains lead paint and asbestos, raising additional health and safety concerns. Officials say bringing the caboose up...
Two Wasilla men sentenced in illegal Kodiak outfitting case
Two Wasilla men have been sentenced for their roles in an illegal guide and outfitter operation based out of Kodiak that led to unlawful wildlife harvests and violations of federal law. Court officials say 29-year-old Theodore Turgeon and 29-year-old Charles Emmi were sentenced Tuesday in connection with an illegal gui
