Municipality of Anchorage Creates Fun Way to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
This September, the Municipality of Anchorage turned 50! To celebrate this milestone, MOA invites residents and visitors to participate in a scavenger hunt for hidden gems throughout the city. Allie Hartman, the Communications Director for the Anchorage Assembly, comments on coming up with the celebratory activity:...
Saving lives one smoke detector at a time
Just one day after Tony Hawk’s legendary ‘900′ skateboard sold at auction for more than $1.15 million, a pro-skater from Anchorage is telling his own story. Anchorage Fire Department raises over $100,000 for Fill the Boot day. Updated: Sep. 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM AKDT. The online...
Runners to run up a ski slope for new ‘Run De Jump’ event in...
The Karl Eid Ski Jump Complex at Hilltop may look empty now, but this Saturday, folks will be climbing up the ski jump. The Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage is debuting the "Run De Jump." It's inspired by an event in the Red Bull extreme sports challenge. Organizers say it’s all about fun and community. They...
Celebrating 90 Years of Social Security
This August, AARP Alaska celebrated the 90th Anniversary of the Social Security Act being signed. Since being enacted on August 14th, 1935, Social Security has supported a secure retirement for millions of Americans, helping them to retire and age with dignity. In its 90 years, Social Security has never missed a...
Northern Lights in Anchorage Alaska
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena. The vibrant colors that dance across the night sky have fascinated people for centuries, and Anchorage, Alaska, is one of the prime locations to witness this magical display. Nestled in the far north, Anchorage offers a unique...
Anchorage cannabis cafe moves forward despite Assembly voting down smoking
Anchorage is set to get its first pot cafe early next year, marking the first place in the city outside your home where it will be legal to use marijuana. The post Anchorage cannabis cafe moves forward despite Assembly voting down smoking first appeared on The Alaska Current .
Anchorage Mayor unveils winter preparation plan
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance unveiled new equipment to help with cleanup during the winter. This winter, the city will have access to new blowers, plows and graders, LaFrance said. Citizens will also be able to track the city’s plows in real time. “This modernization is...
State board pumps brakes on regulation limiting local school support
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Board of Education has voted not to advance a proposed regulation that could have cost Anchorage schools more than $15 million in local funding next school year, according to ASD. The regulation sought to change how “local contributions” and in-kind donations to schools are...
Anchorage gets four new ambulances, including two that hit the road this week
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Crew members used muscle power to push a brand-new ambulance into the bay at Station 6 in East Anchorage Thursday. Fire Chief Doug Schrage explained the tradition dates back to when fire equipment was pulled by horses which had to be unhitched before they could get into the fire house.
This Week in Alaska History: Oct. 6-11
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - In this week’s Alaska edition of “We the People,” we continue through October with settlements, turtles, and the largest auction in the state’s history. Oct. 6, 1995 — Shell, Marathon, and Unocal settled with Trustees for Alaska, Greenpeace, and the Alaska Center...
