Electric bills could rise soon for Anchorage residents
A Primary Care Assistant (PCA) plead guilty Tuesday to attempted medical assistance fraud. Anchorage teacher’s union makes bid to raise salaries - and competition - in contract negotiations. The district and the union met for negotiations on Wednesday, August 20. Anchorage teacher union negotiations reach sticking...
Anchorage Police, FBI conduct investigation at Chelsea Inn in Spenard
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A large law enforcement presence centered on the Chelsea Inn in Spenard early Friday morning as officers executed a federal search warrant using flashbangs. The commotion started at about 6 a.m. Friday, made up of members of the Anchorage Police Department, the FBI and other agencies.
Hit and miss sunshine
Drs. Christina Bonsell and Amanda Demopoulos were two of the scientists on the Aleutian expedition, reaching depths of nearly two miles. Amidst the captivating attractions and vendors at the 2025 Alaska State Fair, attendees on Thursday had an additional opportunity for a valuable medical checkup. No human deaths, 1...
Anchorage School District hires 27 more teachers after $10M state funding boost
The Anchorage School District is hiring more teachers after receiving nearly $10 million in additional state funding, following legislators’ override of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto on education funding. Before the school year began, the district approved spending about $4 million to hire 20 new teachers. This week,...
Anchorage students return to school with hugs, tears, and first-day excitement
Hugs, tears, and laughter marked the first day of preschool and kindergarten on Thursday in Anchorage. Your Alaska Link visited Tudor Elementary, where kindergartners met their teachers and made new friends. For some families, it was an emotional day, sending their youngest children off to school for the first time.
Students arrive at fully-packed UAA dorms for move-in day
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Seven hundred and eighty University of Alaska Anchorage students are moving into their dorms this week. Student housing this year is completely full, with many more people still on a waitlist. The school year is scheduled to start on Monday. “We’ve actually got an increase in...
Alaska historian Stephen Haycox remembered for fair-minded, analytical approach
Alaska historian and author Stephen Haycox died earlier this month at the age of 85. Many considered Haycox to be Alaska's leading historian, having penned several books fundamental to understanding the state's history. That included "Battleground Alaska," which explored Alaska's complicated relationship with the...
$10M boost spurs budget changes, hiring questions in Anchorage schools
‘These incursions are going to continue’: Sen. Sullivan speaks to increased Alaska military while hosting top military officials. Sullivan expressed those sentiments as he plays host to top U.S. military brass ahead of multi-joint training exercises. $10M boost spurs budget changes, hiring questions in Anchorage...
UAA Housing: On-campus housing full, as students remain on wait list
‘These incursions are going to continue’: Sullivan speaks to increased Alaska military activity. ‘These incursions are going to continue’: Sullivan speaks to increased Alaska military activity while hosting top military officials. Pikka project company Santos' merger deal extended by four weeks or more. Tom Begich...
Operator of Alaska oil field ordered to pay fine for flaring too much natural...
From iconic mushers rescued to a mountain blowing its top, there was a lot happening this week in Alaska's history. Cats receiving oxygen following their rescue from the fire Thursday morning. Fastcast Aug. 21, 2025. Updated: 8 hours ago. Fastcast digital headlines for Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. UAA Housing: On-campus...
