Modernization of Don Young Port of Alaska underway
A multi-year modernization program estimated to cost about $2.25 billion is underway for the Don Young Port of Alaska in Anchorage, with aspirations to commission the new Terminal 1 dock by 2029. The Port of Alaska Modernization Program (PAMP), a dock replacement program that aims to replace aging docks and...
CRSD Middle School Students Explore STEM Learning in Anchorage
Five seventh- and eighth-grade students from the Copper River School District attended the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program’s (ANSEP) Middle School Academy in Anchorage March 22-28: Styrling Anderson, River Bengston, McKenzie Kautz, Timothy Lorenz, and Tovey Malone-Crane. ANSEP’s goal is to nurture...
Anchorage got record amounts of snow in January, the city is still cleaning it...
Anchorage Street Maintenance Director Paul VanLandingham said he believed the city did a good job responding with the initial plowing after back-to -back storms but has been working ever since to remove all the snow left behind.
🏭 Multiple Manufacturing Jobs in Anchorage Municipality, AK
Anchorage’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with solid openings from seafood to building materials. Whether you like hands-on warehouse work or leading big engineering projects, there’s something here for you.
10-year-old delivers matzah as Anchorage prepares for Passover
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The tables are set at the Alaska Jewish Campus, as Anchorage prepares for Passover — and one 10-year-old has spent the week delivering handmade matzah to families across the community. Chana Glitsenstein has been delivering handmade matzah to families across Anchorage. “It’s like bread...
Adapting, evolving and thriving in the Great North
Kevin Whitley came to Alaska from Baytown, Texas, in 1972 at the age of 9. His father was drawn to Alaska to work on the transcontinental pipeline. So, the family packed their bags and moved more than 3,000 miles away to start a new life in Alaska. The move was...
Anchorage earns prestigious recognition from International Mountain Biking Association
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) bestowed the title of “Trail Town” upon the city of Anchorage Tuesday.
From garage sale to store shelves: Young entrepreneurs turn slime into sweet success
Wild Scoops made Blueberry Bear Slime Co. a wholesale partner in 2025 and placed their first order for 200 slimes. The post From garage sale to store shelves: Young entrepreneurs turn slime into sweet success first appeared on The Alaska Current .
Canadian lynx Marty joins Alaska Zoo, meets new companion Julie
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Zoo welcomed a new Canadian lynx named Marty this week, and he’s already making friends with longtime resident Julie — and helping her deal with noisy wolverine neighbors. Marty comes to Alaska from Seattle and is already adjusting to his new habitat.
Anchorage snow clearing continues months after record winter storms
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Many parts of the state experienced record snowfall this winter, including Anchorage, which set a new record in January with over 40 inches. Anchorage Street Maintenance Director Paul VanLandingham said he believed the city did a good job responding with the initial plowing after...

















