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.
New ambulance unveiled at Anchorage fire station
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Fire Department celebrated Monday the arrival of the fourth and final new replacement ambulance. Chief Douglas Schrage says these replacements were very much needed, especially since the replacements were delayed the last few years. “In order to keep our 13 ambulances on the...
Mountain View restaurant to close on New Year’s Eve
Anchorage’s only German restaurant is getting set to close its doors on New Year’s Eve following the death of its owner earlier this month.
‘Selfless’: Alaskan veteran dies fighting for Ukraine
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An Alaskan and U.S. Army veteran died while fighting for Ukraine in the war against Russia. Shawn David McVey was mortally wounded in battle on Dec. 12, 2025 while serving as a foreign national with Ukraine Special Forces. Born and raised in Anchorage, McVey served two active-duty combat...
The Anchorage Youth Symphony Orchestra Will Perform AYO Winter Celebration Concert
The Anchorage Youth Symphony Orchestra will present its AYO Winter Celebration Concert at Discovery Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, featuring selections by classical masters including Tchaikovsky, Wagner and Mozart and showcasing the talents of its 2025-26 concerto competition winner. The concert marks a highlight...
Anchorage Encourages Drivers to Plug In at 20°F to Improve Air Quality and Vehicle...
As winter temperatures drop across Anchorage, city officials are reminding drivers that plugging in engine block heaters when temperatures reach 20°F or colder can make a meaningful difference for both vehicles and local air quality. According to the Anchorage Health Department, using an engine block heater helps...
Human remains found in Christmas Day home fire on McCarthy Road
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Human remains have been found at the scene of a deadly residence fire last week off McCarthy Road, according to Alaska State Troopers. The fire occurred on Christmas morning around 2:15 a.m. near Mile 27 on the McCarthy Road. According to troopers, the residence had fully burned by the time...
First alerts remain for: high winds, snow & rain
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Alaska’s Weather Source is continuing the First Alerts for sections of southcentral and most of southeast Alaska Sunday night to Monday. High wind warnings are still in effect for the Matanuska Valley’s Palmer-Wasilla area. Winds gusted to 83 mph in Palmer Sunday...
8 Unassuming Restaurants In Alaska With Outrageously Delicious Burgers
Looking for amazing burger joints in Alaska that don’t show off?. These 8 humble eateries serve up jaw-dropping burgers that will make your taste buds do a happy dance!. 1. Alaskan Burger & Brew (Anchorage) From the outside, this green-roofed building with its wooden fence might not catch your...

















