Winter Solstice celebration takes over Cuddy Park
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - On the darkest weekend of the year, Alaskans gathered at Cuddy Park to mark the moments before daylight finally begins its slow return. To celebrate, the Municipality held its annual winter solstice festival, inviting everyone for an evening of cold-weather fun. ”Some of the highlights, of...
Anchorage student photographers release three‑book series
Students at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High have released a three‑book I‑Spy–style series called Mini Mayhem.
Anchorage shelter gets holiday makeover with Paint It Forward program
Just in time for the holidays, a women and children’s shelter in Anchorage got a fresh, colorful makeover. As part of its Paint It Forward program, Campbell Painting volunteers provided a free paint job to the AWAIC women and children’s shelter. This year, 30 employees spent time painting...
State says ‘we need to do better’ after cutting $18.7 million in Anchorage roadway...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The safety of Anchorage roads has long been scrutinized, but on Wednesday evening the state pulled $18.7 million in safety funding from the city—less than 24 hours before Anchorage assembly members were set to discuss the state of transportation. “Until the ... analyses required by...
This Massive Thrift Store In Alaska Turns $35 Into A Full Shopping Spree
In the shadow of towering mountains and beneath skies that dance with aurora borealis, there exists a wonderland of second-hand treasures that rivals Alaska’s natural splendors. Value Village on East Dimond Boulevard in Anchorage stands as a monument to the art of the bargain hunt, where everyday Alaskans transform...
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jaelyn Lorenzo, Service High School
This week’s Athlete of the Week is making a big impact on the volleyball court at Service High School. Meet Jaelyn Lorenzo, a junior and standout libero for the varsity volleyball team. Known for her defensive skills and quick reflexes, Jaelyn has earned multiple accolades while becoming a key...
Water seen pouring from ground onto Anchorage street after hydrant hit
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Water was seen pouring out of the ground on a northeast Anchorage street Friday morning after utility authorities said a hydrant was hit. Gallons of water were seen gushing in a video posted online along Penland Parkway near the intersection of Airport Heights Drive. Anchorage Water...
Alaska Air Cargo delays could mean later Christmas packages for many rural communities
Christmas presents may be arriving later than expected for many rural communities in Alaska. That's after Alaska Air Cargo, Alaska Airlines’ cargo-specific carrier, placed an embargo on freight shipments for several hubs across the state. According to Alaska Airlines, the embargo began on Dec. 16 and will end on...
ACE Lending Closet seeking community’s help following Mat-Su windstorms
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The owner and operator of ACE Lending Closet is seeking the community’s support after high-speed winds in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley severely damaged her storage structure. “The wind just picked up. It started Friday, but Saturday, it just got worse and worse, and then that night,...
Anchorage Jury Convicts Adam Pringle of Murder and Manslaughter in 2022 Homicide
An Anchorage jury on Tuesday convicted Adam Darius Pringle, 43, of Murder in the Second Degree and Manslaughter in connection with the March 2022 killing of Keenan Wegener, 27, following a jury trial in Anchorage Superior Court. Evidence presented at trial showed that Pringle and co-defendant Daniel Alex Rocero, 48,...
