Iditarod sign-ups open: Iditarod founder’s great-grandson signs up for historic race at first chance
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - More than 50 years ago, Joe Redington Sr. set out to preserve a 1,000-mile trail from Knik to Nome t and preserve the method of transportation that was used to do so: sled dogs. Thus, ‘The Iditarod’ was born and Redington Sr. helped put on the first race in 1973.
Anchorage students explore careers through summer CTE program ahead of high school
The Anchorage School District is helping incoming high school freshmen get a head start on career planning through a summer learning program. The Career and Technical Education program gives incoming ninth graders a chance to explore careers through hands-on learning before they begin high school. Students can explore
Bait Shack talks tips for newbie anglers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - King Salmon are running through Ship Creek, located in the heart of downtown Anchorage. Alaska’s News Source spoke with the owner of the Bait Shack about what newbie anglers need to keep in mind before heading out. “Ship Creek is very inviting,” Dustin Slinker, the...
Rising tides and growing crowds: A dangerous combination
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Surfers have been riding the bore tide on the Turnagain Arm for decades, but with its increasing popularity comes added risks, some surfing veterans say. The unique Alaskan wave has been drawing more people in recent years due to social media and online tidal charts, according...
$20.8M Fort Meade Road and Security Construction Contract Awarded to Bering Straits, USACE –...
Bering Straits Global Innovations LLC, based in Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded a $20,889,408 firm-fixed-price contract on June 25, 2026, for road widening and security infrastructure installation. The amount of this action has a total cumulative face value of $22,247,220. Contract Award Details. Contractor: Bering Stra
Anchorage man sentenced to nearly five years for illegal firearm trafficking
An Anchorage man has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for trafficking firearms and illegally possessing a machine gun. According to court documents, 20-year-old Kendon Rowcroft-Ivy began arranging firearm sales in early 2025 through text message communications. Investigators say he met with an individual m
Anchorage police officer pleads not guilty to DUI charge; pretrial conference set
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An Anchorage police officer charged with driving under the influence entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment Friday. Charles Bowser, 41, a patrol officer with the Anchorage Police since 2014, was not in court. His attorney, Amanda Lancaster, appeared on his behalf. The DUI charge...
Ahead of Pride, an Alaska couple reflects on five decades in and out of...
In the parking lot of the Anchorage Senior Center, Donna Summer's 'Hot Stuff' thumped from the back of a pickup truck. Gonna have some love tonight (hot stuff) “It ain’t over 'til it’s over, baby!” a woman with big grey hair yelled, her walker decorated with fake flowers.
A night at Hatcher Pass ended in a shooting death. Now an 18-year-old faces...
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - A 19-year-old Wasilla man was shot in the head and killed at Hatcher Pass Tuesday evening, according to the Alaska State Troopers, and an 18-year-old is being charged with his murder. Charging documents state that around 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, the Alaska State Troopers were notified of...
Car, semi collide head-on on Parks Highway; medevac helicopter responds
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A driver was injured and entrapped after a head-on crash involving a car and a semi Thursday night on the Parks Highway, according to Alaska State Troopers. The crash happened sometime before 9:25 p.m. near milepost 152 of the highway, in Denali State Park, about 20...
