Troopers in Wasilla kill armed man barricaded in bathroom
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska State Troopers (AST) fatally shot a man Friday after he barricaded himself inside a bathroom during an attempted arrest in Wasilla, authorities said. Troopers responded to a property near the intersection of West Hollywood Road and South Sylvan Lane just after 1 p.m. to arrest...
Fishing Report: Gearing up in the chase for cohos
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Less than 30 minutes away from the greater Anchorage area, you’ll find one of the ideal fishing spots. Bird Creek, located along the Seward Highway on the way to Girdwood, is in the midst of another coho salmon (also known as silvers) run, with hundreds of the chrome sprinters dashing their...
Anchorage students take the stage for annual Summer of Rock Show
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage will be rocking this weekend as Alpine Music Studios and Hilltop Ski Area team up for the annual Summer of Rock Show — an energetic celebration of music, community, and local talent. The event showcases students who have spent the summer living out their...
Back-to-School: ‘Urgent priority to hire as many teachers as we can’ ASD looking to...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Back-to-school is just around the corner for the district in Alaska. Anchorage students grades 1 through 12 will return to the classroom next week. Anchorage Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt expressed plenty of enthusiasm about the upcoming year. “I’m really excited to welcome back our...
Anchorage hosts back-to-school fairs with supplies and health services
With the new school year just around the corner, Anchorage is gearing up with several back-to-school events to help students and families prepare. Earlier this week, the Anchorage Health Department teamed up with Fairview Recreation Center to host a Back to School Health and Safety Fair. Families could pick up free...
KRSA Hosts 100 Military Kids For Annual Jr. Classic On The Kenai
The Kenai River Sportfishing Association (KRSA) welcomed 100 children, ages 9–14, of military members stationed in Alaska to the Kenai River on Wednesday for its annual Jr. Classic. The event offered more than just a day of fishing. It began on Tuesday in a classroom in Anchorage, where kids...
Homer And Kenai Civil Air Patrol Units Join Statewide Disaster Response Exercise
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) squadrons from Kenai and Homer are participating in a statewide emergency communications exercise simulating the aftermath of an extended earthquake, based on the earthquake that struck Anchorage in 2018. CAP, the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, including multiple squadrons throughout...
Anchorage hosts Walk to Remember for families grieving child loss
This weekend, an event in Anchorage will honor families who’ve experienced the loss of a pregnancy, infant, or child. The Walk to Remember is set for Saturday, August 9, at Providence Alaska Medical Center. The day begins at 9 a.m. in the hospital’s Day Surgery gallery, just left of...
Another work day in Anchorage: Arson edition
On Thursday, while working at his desk, Anchorage Assemblyman Keith McCormick looked out his window and saw what he described as a shocking act of lawlessness: a person attempting to set fire to a building across the street. McCormick quickly snapped a photo and dialed 911, but was placed on...
Anchorage PD investigating death in Campbell Park residence
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage police are investigating a death on the 5900 block of Fiji Street. Officers were dispatched to that location in reference to a reported assault at approximately 12:51 a.m. Thursday, according to a press release from the APD. When they arrived, they found a dead woman with at least...
