VIDEO: Moose loses antlers in rare moment captured on camera
A video captured by Christie Ericson shows a moose in Anchorage shaking, resulting in its antlers popping off and startling it.
Anchorage residents urged to clear snow from fire hydrants this winter
Anchorage residents are being asked to help keep fire hydrants clear this winter as snow begins to accumulate across the city. The Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility says its Hydrant Crew is just eight people, responsible for maintaining about 7,500 hydrants from Eklutna to Girdwood. While the team works hard,...
Public Transportation Department developing a Muldoon Transit Center
Bart Rudolph, Anchorage Public Transportation Department director, discusses the benefits of the proposed Muldoon Transit Center.
FBI captures man accused of conspiring to distribute drugs in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Kenneth Degroff III, the man accused by the FBI of conspiring to distribute drugs as part of a criminal enterprise operating in Anchorage, has been captured, according to the FBI. The FBI states Degroff was located and apprehended in Alaska. A federal arrest warrant was issued...
Nearly 20 Alaskan bands to play benefit concert in Anchorage for storm survivors
Nearly 20 Alaskan bands and musicians are coming together this weekend for a special benefit concert in Anchorage to support those affected by last month’s deadly storms. The event, titled “Relief for Western Alaska,” will take place at Williwaw Social, starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday and continuing through 2 a.m....
No, Anchorage isn’t turning to by-phone elections
The New York Times recently dropped into Anchorage to report on what it called “an experiment that feels both inevitable and impossibly futuristic." The post No, Anchorage isn’t turning to by-phone elections first appeared on The Alaska Current .
University of Alaska projects up to 10% increase in health care costs this fiscal...
The University of Alaska is anticipating an increase of up to 10% for health care costs this fiscal year, on par with what employers are anticipating nationally, according to officials presenting to the Board of Regents at their meeting on Nov. 6. Nikole Conley, chief of human resources for the university system,...
Your Guide to Shopping Local: Anchorage Gift Ideas for Residents
The Anchorage Gift Guide offers information for those interested in shopping locally for Alaskan gifts. The guide covers art, food, fashion, outdoor gear, and experiences. Anchorage has a variety of options that reflect local culture and resources. The guide lists places and products for different recipients, aiming...
Black Bear Sightings Around Westchester Lagoon: A Community Alert
A large, well-fed black bear was spotted at the southern tunnel of Westchester Lagoon on the coastal trail around 5pm yesterday. The bear emerged from the yard of a house adjacent to the tunnel, climbed the wall, and ran off into the wooded area on the coastal side of the tunnel.
Lost and Found: A Childhood Memory of a Cherished Purse
In a heartfelt post on Reddit, a user shared a vivid memory from their childhood around 1991. The user recalled leaving their mother's cherished purse in a cab while returning from Anchorage International Airport (ANC). The purse, a unique piece made of light leather and adorned with buffalo nickels or coins, was a...
