Cathy Tilton: In praise of the American flag, a symbol worth standing for
In a time of rapid change and fierce division, the American flag still flies — steady, unshaken, and resolute. It is more than cloth and color; it is the embodiment of who we are, what we’ve overcome, and what we still strive to become. The flag doesn’t demand blind loyalty — it calls us to remember the sacrifice,...
The homeless camp at Davis Park is shrinking but plenty of people remain
Health Watch: Increase of strokes reported in the Alaska Native population. According to Alaska Regional Hospital, in 2024 the state saw a spike in stroke reports in the Alaska Native population. ‘They’re master manipulators’: BBB weighs in on avoiding fraud after Petersburg arrest. Updated: 3 hours ago. Following...
Black bear captured after spotted roaming downtown Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A black bear that was spotted roaming downtown Anchorage late Thursday morning has been tranquilized and captured. Anchorage police were seen near the corner of West 8th Avenue and A Street — near the Federal Building — as a small black bear was seen in the foliage surrounding the building.
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An Anchorage federal judge ruled that by Monday, ICE must return the owner of two Soldotna restaurants, currently being held at Washington state ICE detention facility on multiple immigration law violation charges, or the case could be dismissed. Roadtrippin' 2025: Railroad explains travel opportunities for tourists...
Roadtrippin’ 2025: All aboard the Wilderness Express
DENALI, Alaska (KTUU) - Greeted by a brisk rainy day, this Roadtrippin’ crew made our way to the train station, ready to take the trip of a lifetime aboard the Alaska Railroad’s Wilderness Express. A scenic ride from Anchorage to Denali with minimal stops along the way —...
Roadtrippin’ 2025: Riding with sled dogs at Iditarod HQ
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - If you’ve ever been to the ceremonial start in Anchorage or greeted a team along one of the many Iditarod checkpoints, you know it can be hard for fans of the race to really get up close and personal with the race’s athletes. In...
Hope on the Road: Survivor takes 3,800-mile motorcycle ride to raise awareness, money for...
GREEN LAKE, Wis. — Dan Winkelman is preparing his mind and body for a 3,800 mile motorcycle ride to Alaska. For him, the journey is about much more than just enjoying the open road and sightseeing. It’s a mission to raise awareness and funding for pancreatic cancer research.
First ever Anchorage Navy Week to begin June 16
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The U.S Navy is coming to the Alaska for its inaugural Anchorage Navy Week. “Navy Week is an opportunity to bring the Navy to areas that generally don’t have a standing Navy presence,” Anchorage Navy Reserve Center Commanding Officer Lt. Cmdr. Jack McGee said. “It’s a great opportunity for...
Skier killed in avalanche on Mt. McKinley
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A Washington state skier was killed Tuesday after sliding about 1,600 feet in an avalanche on a slope of Alaska’s tallest mountain. The skier — identified as 29-year-old Nicholas Vizzini by officials with Denali National Park and Preserve — was skiing down a slope high up on Mt. McKinley...
Summer sun and heat has arrived
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Temperature shifts over the last 24 hours across mainland Alaska are all positive!. Sunshine in Fairbanks pushed the temperature to 72 degrees Wednesday, making it the latest date that the city has hit 70 degrees. The previous date for the latest 70-degree temperature was June...