Holy Family Church vandalized by man throwing bricks, stained glass window damaged
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Holy Family Church in downtown Anchorage was damaged Tuesday night by a man throwing bricks. The man, captured on Holy Family surveillance footage, threw bricks at church windows and into its adjacent bookstore. In his time with Holy Family, Father James Moore said the bookstore has...
First day of school on Thursday for some Alaska students
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The first day of school for many students in Alaska kicks off on Thursday. Here is a breakdown of what families need to know going into the first week of school. Staggered First Day. Aug. 14 only marks the first day of school for select grade...
ASD launches new, free app for parents with children who ride school buses
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage School District (ASD) is launching a new app named StopFinder. The app, which is free to use, is targeted towards parents with children who ride the school bus. Heather Philp, Senior Director of Transportation for ASD, said the app allows parents to see the...
The Aleut Corporation is returning to the Alaska Federation of Natives
The Aleut Corporation is returning to the Alaska Federation of Natives after withdrawing from the group three years ago due to a a fisheries dispute. The regional Native corporation for the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands left the Alaska's largest statewide Native organization in 2022 over a debate centered on salmon...
Eagle River house fire kills one, injures another
‘I wasn’t expecting it to be that big’: 12-year-old Idaho angler takes Valdez Silver Salmon Derby. Addyson Lyons, 12, of Post Falls, Idaho, knows the waters around Valdez well - and on Sunday, she conquered them. Updated: 5 hours ago. Troopers say the man ignored commands before being...
Alaska Home Fire Leaves One Dead, Another Hurt
Alaska Home Fire Victims: One Dead, One Recovering I was scrolling through local updates when one headline stopped me cold […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Police on hunt for man who smashed stained glass windows on historic Catholic cathedral...
Anchorage police are searching for a man caught on camera after vandals smashed windows — including historic stained glass — at Holy Family Cathedral late Tuesday night. Surveillance footage shows the suspect walking near the downtown church shortly before 1 am on Wednesday. He gathered bricks from a planter outside...
Tips and resources for incoming Freshman
College can be stressful and confusing, especially for new students. At UAA, there are a lot of things no one will teach you about how to get the most out of the campus. From learning how to use the printers to knowing how many meal swipes you have left, this story is intended to make your transition smoother.
National Black Business Month highlighted in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - August is National Black Business Month, a time to support and celebrate black-owned businesses in the United States. Southern City Cooking owner Shawn Dinkins says she started her catering business over 7 years ago because of her passion for cooking. “I decided that I wanted to...
U.S. teen strikes deal to leave Chilean Antarctica after landing arrest
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A 19-year-old American pilot, detained for more than a month in Chilean controlled Antarctica after an unauthorized landing on the continent, has reached a deal to leave the remote location where he’s been held. Ethan Guo was accused of violating Chilean flight regulations in late...