Rising creeks in Anchorage prompt flood watches
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage creeks were under a flood watch Monday, including both Campbell Creek and Chester Creek. Mark Palmatier, who built a home on the banks of Chester Creek by Valley of the Moon Park, said the water was as high as he’d seen it. “This water’s...
Anchorage woman charged after man shot outside Ptarmigan Elementary School
An Anchorage woman is facing felony charges after police say a man was shot outside Ptarmigan Elementary School earlier this month. According to charging documents, police responded to the school in the early morning hours of July 14 after a 911 call reporting a shooting. Officers found a man suffering...
Anchorage’s citified fishing spot, Ship Creek, reopens for silver salmon after king closure
Anchorage’s uniquely urban Ship Creek fishing spot, popular among anglers hoping to catch king salmon near downtown, had to close early this summer due to a lack of fish. While much of the state has seen dwindling king salmon numbers, it’s just the third time in the past decade that the Alaska Department of Fish and Ga
Hiker injured after brown bear encounter on Anchorage trail in Bear Valley
A hiker is recovering after an encounter with a brown bear in Anchorage’s Bear Valley area. Anchorage Police and Fire Department crews, along with Alaska State Troopers, responded Saturday evening to reports of a bear incident on a trail near Kenai Terrace Road and Brewsters Drive. Police say officers...
Anchorage Brown Jug employee accused in alleged liquor theft scheme
An Anchorage liquor store employee is accused of helping steal thousands of dollars worth of alcohol in a series of alleged shopping cart thefts, according to court documents. The investigation began after Brown Jug discovered a suspect leaving a store with unpaid merchandise. According to the documents, Brown Jug Loss
Chagluak, Wilde swing to world records on final day of WEIO
On the final day of the 65th annual World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, it took a world record to win the swing kick. Anchorage’s Matthew Chagluak was bolstered by tight competition to claim a new world record, kicking to 5 feet 8 inches in Fairbanks, while Anastasha Wilde achieved 4-8 to tie the women’s world record.
Ostrander roars to runner-up at U.S. 8K Championships
One week after placing fourth at the U.S. 6K Championships, Allie Ostrander ran it back, this time taking runner-up at the U.S. 8K Championships in Kingsport, Tenn. The professional runner for Oiselle blasted to a time of 25 minutes, 42 seconds, averaging a sizzling pace of 5:10 per mile, while achieving her highest fi
Sarah Louden: Best of ASCO Anchorage 2026 by Total Health
Sarah Louden, CEO and Founder of Total Health, shared on LinkedIn:. “This is a very personal post. The physicians we have here at our meeting represent nearly HALF of the oncologists in Alaska. Like Hawaii and Puerto Rico, Alaska allows us to bring community education alongside American Society of Clinical...
AFD says a woman was mauled by a bear in Bear Valley
The Anchorage Fire Department has reported that a woman was mauled by a bear Saturday evening in Bear Valley.
Anchorage and the Megafauna: Alaska’s Urban Frontier Sits on Prehistoric Ground
Imagine stepping outside your door in Anchorage and feeling the thrum of history humming beneath your feet. This isn’t just any city—it’s a place where skyscrapers stand atop ancient secrets and the ghosts of giants linger in the soil. Picture a land where mammoths once thundered across icy plains and saber-toothed cat
