Anchorage AK

A fatal helicopter crash on Alaska’s remote North Slope claimed the lives of two men who were experts in their fields: Shiloh Schulte, 46, a shorebird biologist from Maine, and Jonathan Guibas, 54, an experienced helicopter pilot recently hired by a Wasilla-based aviation company. The crash occurred on June...

Given the increasingly chummy relationship between the Eklutna Tribe, its casino operation, the Assembly and the Suzanne LaFrance administration, my interest was piqued by an announcement out of the Muni earlier this week of a casino-themed Annual Employee Incentive Awards Night, Nov 1 at the Dena’ina Center. The...

Our sunny break from cold wet conditions is not here to stay. As Friday wraps up, so will sunny skies, bringing rain and overcast conditions from the last evening hours until about Tuesday next week. This is all due to a low pressure system moving in from the south central coastline. This low pressure is bringing...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The annual Slam’n Salm’n King Derby at Ship Creek is returning, and anglers are vying for winnings – separate from the fish themselves – by reeling in the largest king salmon. The lives of those very same king salmon began as eggs,...

ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - For the first time this month, Anchorage hit 60° under the warm sunshine Friday. Normal high temperatures for this time of the year are even warmer, in the low 60s. Despite the sunny and warm end to the week, wet and cooler...

There was word going around the land that there was a fun event happening over the next couple of weekends. So I ventured out to the faraway land of Russian Jack Park in Anchorage. There, I began my search for interviews and came across one of the three barons, Shane Mitchell. He shared that this is their second year...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s been kept under wraps for weeks, but an Anchorage producer confirmed that a Hollywood film is being shot in Alaska, with many of the featured locations being in and around Anchorage. The producer (who asked to be kept anonymous) said he’s not at liberty...

This Saturday, Anchorage will come together once again for an inspiring cause as the 33rd annual Alaska Run for Women takes place on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus, near Cuddy Quad. The event, which draws thousands of participants each year, raises critical awareness and funds in the fight against...

A capacity crowd filled the Anchorage Museum on Thursday night, united by inspiration, words of wisdom and merriment in celebrating the lasting impact of Alaska’s current and former athletes. Nine people and two moments were recognized at the 17th annual Alaska Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The...

Hundreds of astronomers are soon to assemble in Anchorage, AK, for the 246th meeting of the American Astronomical Society. The AAS Publishing team looks forward to connecting with meeting attendees, and you can find various members of the publishing and journals’ editorial staff at the AAS booth in the Exhibit Hall...