Dog evacuations continue from Western Alaska villages hit hard by remnants of Typhoon Halong
As evacuees from villages like Kipnuk, Kwigillingok, Nightmute and Tuntutuliak boarded military helicopters bound for safety, many had no choice but to leave their dogs behind. The mass evacuations from Western Alaska villages in the wake of ex-Typhoon Halong are mostly over. More than 600 people were airlifted to...
8 All-You-Can-Eat Buffets In Alaska That Serve Up Big Portions And Bigger Flavor
Alaska might be famous for its glaciers and wildlife, but I’ve discovered something equally impressive: the all-you-can-eat buffet scene. After moving to the Last Frontier three years ago, I quickly learned that Alaskans take their buffets seriously—and for good reason. Whether you’re craving fresh Alaskan salmon,...
20-Year-Old Man Dies After Midtown Anchorage Walmart Shooting
A 20-year-old man has died following a shooting inside the Walmart Supercenter in Midtown Anchorage on Monday afternoon, according to the Anchorage Police Department (APD). Police identified the victim as Julius Reape and confirmed that his next of kin have been notified. Officers responded to reports of gunfire just...
‘Up almost 60%’: Bean’s Cafe sees uptick of need following remnants of Typhoon Halong
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Bean’s Cafe is partnering up with World Central Kitchen to help people impacted by former Typhoon Halong. Since last Friday, Bean’s Cafe has made hundreds of meal kits to be sent to Western Alaska. “We were contacted through World Central Kitchen, who asked us...
Evacuees in Anchorage say they’re feeling a mix of gratitude and grief
Julia Stone is one of about 320 evacuees from Western Alaska staying, indefinitely, at a mass shelter in Anchorage. Most of the time, she said, she’s just thankful she and her loved ones are safe. But at night, lying on her cot, it’s different. “I think about home,”...
Anchorage man assaulted woman after picking her up from hospital
The Department of Law claims Albertico Montes picked up a 19-year-old who ran away from an assisted living facility in April 2022.
Anchorage man indicted in deadly gas station shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An Anchorage grand jury indicted 36-year-old Joshua Gibbs for murder in Oct. 15’s Circle K shooting Tuesday, according to a press release from the Alaska Department of Law. Gibbs has been charged with one count of first- and second-degree murder, third-degree misconduct involving weapons,...
Seward Highway closed after crash results in fire
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Seward Highway was closed in both directions in the vicinity of Scooter Avenue due to a large vehicle collision Thursday, according to the Anchorage Police and Fire Departments. APD responded to a vehicle fire on the southbound Seward Highway at Scooter Avenue at 8:32 a.m. Thursday....
Man in Anchorage Steps In to Protect Woman Who Was Being Attacked in the...
A man in Anchorage, Alaska, is being praised online for stepping in to help a woman who was violently attacked in the middle of the road while other drivers simply passed by. According to him, he had witnessed the alarming incident while he was driving his work truck down 4th Avenue to complete his final delivery of...
This Week in Alaska History: Oct. 20-26
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - This week in Alaska history, we take a look at the time a typhoon hit Alaska, a maritime tragedy, and the quest to save a ferry. Oct. 20, 1995 — Former Typhoon Oscar hits Southcentral Alaska, causing flooding on the Kenai River and in Seward.
