Hit-and-run in Midtown Anchorage leaves one dead; suspect in custody
A hit-and-run crash in Midtown Anchorage has left one person dead, and police say the driver responsible is now in custody. Officers were called to the area of Fireweed Lane and D Street just after 9:30 p.m. Thursday, after reports that a pedestrian had been struck. When police arrived, they found the victim dead at...
AROUND ALASKA: Free Firewood, Planetarium Progress, and STEM Event!
Drivers in the Mat-Su Valley are being reminded to use extra caution at the Palmer-Fishhook and Trunk Road intersection. The state transportation department says motorists should pull all the way forward and stop at the white line to ensure proper visibility of oncoming traffic. Need some firewood? Residents can...
Food Bank of Alaska supports residents amid SNAP disruptions, shutdown impact
The Food Bank of Alaska is continuing to operate despite disruptions to federal SNAP benefits caused by the ongoing government shutdown. Your Alaska Link visited the warehouse on Viking Drive, where some shelves were noticeably low while others had limited supplies. Organizers say they are doing everything possible...
Three Halong disaster loans include subsistence gear, up to $500K for homeowners
Gov. Dunleavy says the Small Business Administration offers three types of loans that are not due for payment for a year.
Anchorage School District meeting with parents to talk school closures
Parents in the Anchorage School District are getting a preview of what the next round of school closures will look like at a series of informational meetings this week.
Anchorage offers support for residents affected by federal government shutdown
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, along with Assembly Members Christopher Constant and Jared Goecker, has announced measures to help Anchorage residents impacted by the federal government shutdown. Key steps include:. Free rides on People Mover buses for federal employees (show valid federal ID when boarding). AnchorRIDES...
Credit Union 1 aids Western Alaska storm victims with donations and support
Communities hit hard by recent storms in Western Alaska are getting help from Credit Union 1, which is collecting donations and offering financial assistance to evacuees. Branches in Anchorage, Eagle River, Fairbanks, and Wasilla are accepting items such as diapers, wipes, new winter gear, and cleaning supplies. The...
Vehicle collision closes portion of Tudor Road
Traffic will be diverted in the area until the vehicles are towed from the site of the collision, according to the Anchorage Police.
The Anchorage Weekender: A Monster Mash, a trail celebration and 6 more local events
Halloween is on Friday, but there’s more to do than just howl at the moon. The Anchorage Weekender rounded up eight ways to have a wickedly good time this weekend. It might not exactly be a graveyard smash, but the Monster Mash Dance Party at the Midtown Mall could catch on with a flash. It's a free Halloween party...
Fright Night Haunted House celebrates 40 years this Halloween
With Halloween coming around the corner, there are two nights left of the Fright Night Haunted House in the Anchorage Midtown Mall.
