Western Alaska evacuees in Anchorage slowly moving to temporary housing
Western Alaska residents who evacuated to Anchorage after the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered their villages are now moving out of city hotels and into temporary housing. They’re looking forward to having more privacy, being able to cook for themselves and having more space, said Jeremy Zidek, public information...
First Alert: Dangerous cold settles into Southcentral, with snow arriving by next week
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - We’re ushering in the first week of 2026 with bitterly cold air, with many areas of the state under a cold weather advisory. Portions of the Copper River Basin are under an extreme cold warning, with lows of -55 to -65 degrees will be likely through the weekend. Hypothermia and...
8 Hole-In-The-Wall Burger Joints In Alaska That Are Secretly Legendary
Craving amazing burgers hidden in unexpected places around Alaska?. These 8 unassuming spots serve up legendary burgers that locals treasure and visitors can’t stop talking about!. 1. Arctic Roadrunner (Anchorage) This rustic wooden building has been an Anchorage institution for decades. The log cabin-style exterior...
The Anchorage Police Chief says extra officers will be on the streets for New...
“We generally see just a significant increase in alcohol related and fireworks related calls for service, a lot of them during New Years, and so with those extra bodies, we want to respond to those calls at best as we can.”
Alaska settles with Lithia dealerships over illegal fees and advertising
Some people who bought vehicles from five Lithia dealerships here in Alaska may be receiving refunds. Alaska's Attorney General reports the Lithia dealerships have reached a settlement over illegal dealer fees and misleading ads. The investigation, conducted by the Consumer Protection Unit, found that some Lithia...
Anchorage Weather for December 31
Mostly clear Wednesday with a high of 10° and a low of -2°. Continued clear, but colder, New Year's Day and Friday.
The Chicken Fried Steak At This No-Fuss Restaurant In Alaska Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
There’s something magical about finding a place that feels like it’s been waiting for you all your life, and Gwennie’s Old Alaska Restaurant in Anchorage is exactly that kind of treasure – a yellow-painted beacon of comfort food that’s been satisfying hungry Alaskans with chicken fried steak that could make a grown...
Juneau sees ~100% of annual snowfall in the month of December
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Ongoing snow continues to smash records in Southeast, where more than 80 inches of snow have fallen in parts of Southeast just this month. While Southcentral has been dealing with a growing snowfall deficit, Southeast and Fairbanks remain above average in our snowfall...
A rare alliance: Safari Club supports subsistence hunters evacuated by October storm
The Alaska chapter of Safari Club International took a group of Kipnuk men subsistence hunting in November, an excursion that might come as a surprise, given the historical clashes over state and federal management of subsistence hunting and fishing grounds. The hunters were evacuees from a storm that ravaged the...
Popular Anchorage German restaurant West Berlin to close after 11 years
A beloved German restaurant in Anchorage’s Mountain View neighborhood is preparing to serve its final meals. West Berlin, which first opened its doors in 2014, will officially close for good at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, marking the end of 11 years in business. The announcement has been met with sadness from loyal...
