Owner of Anchorage bike shop gets his stolen bikes back after 7 years sitting...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Greg Matyas says he’s not usually a patient man, but when it comes to getting stolen merchandise back in a timely manner, he simply had no choice. He had to wait more than seven years. Matyas’ store, Speedway Cycles, had a break-in in June 2018....
Grounded: Pilot assesses damage to plane following weekend windstorm
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Following the record-breaking winds that blasted throughout Anchorage and the Mat-Su over the weekend, some pilots are now focusing on repairs. Robert Wood is one of those pilots. His plane had been down for repairs at Lake Hood but will likely be grounded for a bit longer, thanks to the...
Wasilla man who was facing criminal charges sole occupant in house fire, authorities say
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - A Wasilla cardiologist who was facing 10 counts of possession of child sex abuse material is dead after being found in the remnants of a house fire Saturday in Wasilla. Alaska’s News Source confirmed on Tuesday that 46-year-old Ryan McDonough, who faced those allegations, was the...
Stellar Secondary Explores Occult Spirituality with “Witches and Stitches” Intensive
Stellar Secondary, an Anchorage School District choice school, offers students elective short-term intensives twice a year to enhance artistic and experiential learning. This winter, Stellar students can sign up for “Witches and Stitches.” The flyer invites student to “choose your own mysticism to explore” and hear...
Bark in the Park Celebrated as a Holiday Success in the Mat-Su
Bark in the Park returned this past weekend as a successful Alaska community event, bringing together dog owners, families, volunteers, and animal advocates for a day focused on outdoor recreation and pet adoption. Hosted by Alaska State Parks in partnership with the Mat-Su Trails Association, the event highlighted...
Disaster aid deadlines extended into 2026 for those affected by Western Alaska storms
The state of Alaska and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have extended their deadlines to apply for individual disaster assistance for those impacted by storms in Western Alaska, including Typhoon Halong. State and federal officials are continuing to encourage residents to register for both state and...
Alaskans targeted by scammers posing as government officials, FBI warns
The Federal Bureau of Investigations’ office in Anchorage issued an alert warning Alaskans of scams impersonating law enforcement or government officials demanding payment. Alaskans lost an estimated $1.3 million due to this type of government impersonation scam in 2024 — more than five times the previous year’s...
How Long Is the Train Ride From Anchorage to Fairbanks, Alaska?
The train ride from Anchorage to Fairbanks takes about 12 hours on the Alaska Railroad. This travel time applies to both summer and winter passenger trains and covers roughly 470 miles through Alaska’s interior. The route is operated by the Alaska Railroad, primarily using two services. During summer, travelers...
Alaska’s Biggest City Keeps a Close Watch on Mount Spurr Amid Ongoing Volcanic Activity
Mount Spurr's Fiery History Looms Over Anchorage Mount Spurr's Fiery History Looms Over Anchorage (image credits: unsplash) Mount Spurr sits just 80 miles west of ... Read more The post Alaska's Biggest City Keeps a Close Watch on Mount Spurr Amid Ongoing Volcanic Activity appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Advocates, families win fight to release names in Alaska cold case murders
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — It was only 5:30 p.m. but dusk had already descended at the Alaska Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial in Anchorage. The gentle rain that had been falling all day had grown cold and penetrating, but Michael Livingston was determined to speak to ICT at the memorial about the unsolved cases of...
