An increase in Anchorage wolf encounters sparks curiosity, not alarm
Emily Freitas has lived on the border of Far North Bicentennial Park for a decade, but it wasn’t until late August when she first saw a pack of wolves in the city. She was walking her three dogs on a trail less than a half- mile from her east Anchorage home.
VIDEO: Anchorage police chief responds to fatal pedestrian crashes
Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case addressed the 14th pedestrian death in 2025 that occurred Monday night along King Street.
The Disappearance of Carrie Grey
39 year old Carrie Grey was last seen in Anchorage, Alaska on November 27, 2021. She hasn’t been seen or heard from since. On November 27, 2021, Carrie Grey was last seen in the 100 block of 13th Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska. She hasn’t been heard from since.
DNA testing of bones at the Alaska crime lab can help shed light on...
The Alaska state crime lab in Anchorage seen on May 6, 2024. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon) State and local law enforcement officials announced a breakthrough on a more than 25 year old cold case in Juneau this summer, thanks in part to a DNA analysis tool at the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Lab.
Alaska Railroad 2-8-0 Steams Again
Alaska Railroad 2-8-0 557 was fired up for the first time on November 8, following a decade-long restoration. Volunteers have been working on the S160 Class Consolidation in Wasilla since the early 2010s and hope to eventually run it on its home rails. Locomotive 557 was one of more than...
‘They’re just very lucky’: Two individuals rescued from Knik Lake by construction crew
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - Two people are extremely lucky to be alive after falling through the ice at Knik Lake, near the Knik Bar and Grill, in Wasilla. The property has been undergoing construction as the owner, Doug Massie, looks to expand his business to include a wedding venue along the lakefront.
Veterans honored at Anchorage ceremony
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A small but dedicated crowd braved single digit temperatures Tuesday morning to honor veterans in Alaska. The ceremony was put on by the Municipality of Anchorage and took place in front of a World War II memorial at Merrill Field. “We see your dedication every day...
Hopeful parents and students weather the cold in effort to save Anchorage school
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - One week away from an expected vote by the Anchorage school board, parents and students from Fire Lake elementary school gathered on a chilly street corner in Eagle River, hoping to save their school. The group of around a dozen people stood along the Old Glenn...
Pedestrian Killed in Accident on 9400 Block of King Street; Investigation Ongoing
On November 10, 2025, emergency crews responded to the 9400 block of King Street after a vehicle struck a pedestrian at about 10:22 pm. The pedestrian, an adult man, was taken to a local hospital and died there.
Anchorage shelter seeks dry cat food donations to help local pet owners
Anchorage Animal Care and Control is asking the community for help as it works to support pets and their owners. The shelter is currently low on dry cat food and is requesting donations to stock its pet food bank. This resource helps pet owners who may be struggling, especially during the winter months when heating...

















