Anchorage woman faces 73 counts of animal neglect involving dozens of dogs
An Anchorage woman has been charged with neglecting more than 70 dogs, in a case that strained local animal-care resources and prompted a massive outpouring of community support to adopt the animals. Court records show Monika Marshall, 47, charged with 73 misdemeanor counts of animal neglect. Anchorage police...
Rain, winds and areas of blowing dust across Alaska
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Rain showers have been steadily building into Southcentral this morning, with gusty conditions still with us. Winds through the night have gusted as high as 40 mph, with ongoing winds and rain expected throughout the day. Further north into the Interior, winds could lead to some...
Creative Currents: A ‘more measured approach’ with Valerie Jaimes
When oil painter Valerie Jaimes first came to Alaska, she didn’t think that she would be here long. “When I first came here, I didn’t think I would be here for a long time,” she said. “So I was like, ‘Let me get some small things and do a few paintings, and then I’m going to leave and go to other places.’ That didn’t...
Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference highlights microreactors, renewables
Local, state, and federal leaders gathered today in Anchorage for the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, a key event focused on the future of energy in the state. Among the major topics of discussion was the expanding potential of nuclear energy, particularly through the use of microreactors. While nuclear energy...
Platinum-Selling Squirrel Nut Zippers Announce “Jazz from the Back O’ Town” Tour Celebrating the...
Pioneering gypsy jazz ensemble Squirrel Nut Zippers (SNZ) have announced their upcoming tour “Jazz from the Back O’ Town” —a spellbinding tribute to the legendary New Orleans neighborhood that gave birth to a musical revolution. Kicking off Friday, October 10 at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium in...
Video: Protesters skipped first three years of Sustainable Energy Conference, but finally show up...
A small group of protesters gathered Tuesday outside the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage during the opening day of the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, holding a large banner that read: “Alaska Is Not for Sale.” A smaller banner said, “Defend the Sacred.”. The 30-some-odd...
Anchorage fire department is recruiting diverse candidates to join their team
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a firefighter, now might be your chance. The Anchorage Fire Department is actively recruiting, and they're looking for people from all walks of life to join their ranks. According to the department, Anchorage firefighters are more than just first responders—they’re a family. They...
David Boyle: Anchorage School District wants to promote kids who cannot read
What should be done with a student who can’t read at grade level?. Should that student be retained in the current grade or be promoted even though he/she cannot read at grade level?. The Anchorage School Board knows what the Alaska Reads Act says regarding the retention of elementary...
1 pedestrian killed and another seriously injured in Midtown Anchorage
Anchorage police say a pedestrian was fatally struck Monday at a busy Midtown intersection, just days after another was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in the same area. Police spokesman Christopher Barraza said Monday’s collision, at about 11:30 a.m., occurred at Benson Boulevard and C Street. Police said the...
Passenger killed, driver charged after rollover crash on Seward Highway
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The man now facing multiple charges — including manslaughter and DUI — related to the death of the young man in the car police say he was driving when it crashed early Saturday off the Seward Highway, admitted to police he had been drinking alcohol and using a dab pen prior to the crash,...