Troopers identify remains of Wasilla cardiologist found dead in home fire the day after...
Authorities say human remains found at the scene of a fire at a Wasilla home over the weekend were those of a Wasilla cardiologist who had been previously charged with possession of child sex abuse material, according to state troopers.
Southcentral Alaska sees strong winds, with frigid temperatures to follow
Powerful winds blasted Southcentral Alaska for the second weekend in a row, with gusts topping 70 mph in parts of Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. National Weather Service meteorologist Carson Jones said the winds were less severe than last weekend’s Mat-Su storm, which prompted a local disaster...
Historic winds recorded in Southcentral as extreme snow piles up in Southeast
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s never a dull moment for Alaska weather as the second weekend in a row of extreme winds barreled through Southcentral. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport tied the previous record for strongest wind gusts Monday morning with a 75 mph recording around 9 a.m. For...
10 Alaska Soul Food Buffets Serving Warm, Southern Comfort In The Cold
Soul food brings a taste of the South to unexpected places, and Alaska proves that warm, comforting meals can thrive even in the northernmost reaches of America. From crispy fried catfish to creamy mac and cheese, these buffets and restaurants serve up hearty portions that remind diners of home-cooked Southern...
The winds in Anchorage were in intense on Monday with damage reported in some...
In West Anchorage a resident said if felt like their house was about to fly away, that was shortly before they lost power.
JBER bans service members from going to Anchorage bar
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 673d Air Base Wing Commander issued an order earlier this month banning military personnel from the Gaslight Bar in downtown Anchorage. The bar has a history of violent incidents, including fatal shootings in July of 2024 and 2025. The JBER order affects...
Man charged after police said multiple puppies were found dead, 1 was skinned
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A man was arrested on animal cruelty charges after several puppies were found dead and at least one was skinned, according to authorities. A report came in Saturday evening about a man “actively skinning a litter of puppies after he killed them,” Alaska State Troopers said.
Recent Native gatherings in Alaska brim with ‘big auntie’ energy
Beaders and skin sewers were among the artists selling handmade traditional and contemporary earrings. Earrings were on full display at two large annual gatherings this fall in Anchorage, Alaska — the Alaska Federation of Natives convention and the First Alaskans Institute’s Elders and Youth conference. The...
Girdwood Ladies Help Serve Storm Evacuees – and You Can, Too!
Longtime Girdwood resident Jackie Collins, former resident Mereidi Liebner, and I, a Girdwood moonlighter, met up at the Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport Hotel on November 18 to help serve meals to people who were forced to evacuate their homes in Western Alaska. The Wyndham Hotel is one of the hotels...
Hailey Swirbul Wins SuperTour 10km Classic by a Minute; Bångman Second, Jortberg Third
This is a reader-funded website. Virtually all of my income (for perspective: I took home less than $5,000 from Nordic Insights last year after paying staff) comes from reader contributions, which I sincerely appreciate. If you would like to support the site, including helping us get to the Olympics in February, you...
