The 10 U.S. Cities With the Highest Grocery Prices Based on New 2026 Data
Anyone who’s been to the supermarket lately knows food costs have climbed in recent years. If you’ve felt the squeeze at the checkout, you’re not imagining it. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price of food rose by roughly three percent in the year ending December 2025. It’s a mild uptick...
Study: Alaska Native people more susceptible to colorectal cancer
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Television and movie actor James Van Der Beek, who died Wednesday at age 48, previously revealed he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. No official cause of death was given. In Alaska, the threat of that kind of cancer is more grave than most the...
Valentine’s Day treats draw crowds to Luci Mae’s Bakery in Wasilla
Valentine’s Day is bringing a rush of customers to Luci Mae’s Bakery in Wasilla, where the team is offering a variety of seasonal treats. From heart-shaped cookies to brownies, pies, and homemade gelato, there’s something for every sweet tooth. Owner Liz Huffman says the heart-shaped cookies are...
ACUP+ Announces New Board Members
With its annual conference set to kick off on March 29, the Association of College and University Printers (ACUP+) has announced a set of new board members who were recently nominated from colleagues across the organization. New board members were elected by the process of acclamation or appointed to backfill a...
Three Mushers Withdraw from Iditarod 54 Due to Injury
The Iditarod Trail Committee, Inc. (ITC) announces that veteran mushers Josh McNeal, Connor McMahon, and Nicolas Petit have withdrawn from the 2026 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® due to shoulder injuries sustained during recent training and racing activities. While these withdrawals are unfortunate, the health and...
Anchorage Fire Department opens applications for 2026 and 2027 Fire Academies
The Anchorage Fire Department is looking for its next generation of firefighters — and there’s a limited window to apply. AFD is now accepting applications for a second 2026 Fire Academy as well as the 2027 Academy, with a deadline of May 15, 2026. Chief Douglas Schrage says...
‘Aren’t taking our foot off the gas pedal’: Governor gives update on drug interception...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, and various law enforcement officials informed the public Thursday on the state’s latest narcotics interdiction in Alaska. In a press conference at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Dunleavy focused on the multi-agency approach the state has employed...
3 Major Restaurant Chains Closing It’s Doors in Alaska: In March 2026
From Anchorage to Fairbanks, here are the three major restaurant chains closing doors in Alaska this March 2026. As part of the parent company Yum! Brands' massive "Hut Forward" initiative, approximately 250 underperforming locations are being shuttered nationwide in the first half of 2026. This March marks the peak...
Moose Attacks Woman and Dog at Anchorage Park
A woman and her dog were injured during a moose encounter at Kincaid Park in Anchorage, Alaska, on the evening of May 16, 2025. The attack happened near a popular trail area often used by joggers, dog walkers, and cyclists. Both the woman and her dog were taken for medical care. Anchorage Police and Alaska … The...
Inside an Anchorage private school as public education faces financial strain
The Anchorage School District's budget crisis may lead some parents to rethink their child's education. Could the budget uncertainty be having an impact beyond public schools?. As the Anchorage School District works through a $90 million budget deficit, questions about the future of public education in the city...
