Anchorage’s Water Treatment: A Plant’s Location And Operations
Anchorage's water comes from the Chugach Mountains, surrounded by the protected Chugach State Park. Eklutna Lake and Ship Creek generate nearly 90% of Anchorage's public water supply from snowmelt and glacier runoff. The water is treated at the Eklutna Water Treatment Facility, where it undergoes a series of...
Procurement dispute brews over Anchorage’s opioid settlement micro-housing awards
An Alaska-based veteran-owned business has filed a formal protest against the Municipality of Anchorage, claiming the city violated state and local laws in its handling of a $1.2 million housing project funded by opioid settlement money. Zack Gottshall, owner of Cama’i Enterprises, submitted a detailed letter on...
21-Year-Old Man Found Dead After He Disappeared While Paddleboarding on Alaska Lake
A 21-year-old student visiting Alaska through the Work and Travel program was found dead after disappearing during a paddleboarding outing on DeLong Lake in Anchorage, authorities said. The incident happened around 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. According to the Anchorage Fire Department, a caller reported that the young...
Anchorage Assembly Approves $18M in Homeless Shelter Contracts
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Anchorage Assembly approved homeless shelter contracts totaling over $18 million, funding both an existing and a new shelter. MASH Property Management LLC, owned by former Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich, received the largest contract, worth approximately $11 million. This funding will...
Current Cravings: A guide to Anchorage’s best dairy-free desserts
I am a little bothered when sorbet is offered as the only dairy-free choice at an ice cream shop. The post Current Cravings: A guide to Anchorage’s best dairy-free desserts first appeared on The Alaska Current .
Anchorage PD report shows a 150% increase in pedestrian traffic fatalities
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Police Department’s inaugural Annual Report showed 2024 saw a 150% increase in pedestrians killed in traffic incidents year-over-year. In addition, the report showed there was a 93% increase in all types of fatal crashes. There was also a 27% increase in non-pedestrian fatal...
AOTW: Bilter, McGee dig Miners out of 7-run hole, striking gold in ABL Championship
One week after fatal Gaslight Lounge shooting, business back to normal, owner says. Downtown bar owners told Alaska’s News Source that new policing measures helped keep things quiet on Fourth Avenue. Fastcast July 29, 2025. Updated: 4 hours ago. Fastcast digital headlines for Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Juneau set...
VIDEO: Aftermath of Russia earthquake, what to expect for future Alaska tsunamis
A Fairbanks man was arrested on multiple felony charges after allegedly threatening people with a firearm. No injuries, property damage at Adak or Atka after tsunami warning. A magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit near Russia on Tuesday, and communities along southwestern Alaska braced for potential tsunami waves.
Municipality of Anchorage, AK Updates to Latest AMCS Platform, Showcasing Visionary Approach to Smart,...
AMCS, the leader in Performance Sustainability, announced that the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska, has selected the latest AMCS Platform to further modernize its operations. As the most populous city in Alaska, Anchorage is embracing innovation and sustainability by revamping its waste and recycling operations...
‘The Magic of Music’: The Music Machine prepares for 44th annual performance
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Six weeks of hard work will pay off for theater students this weekend at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. “The Music Machine kind of becomes a family. And this is the week that it all comes together,” Janet Carr-Campbell, Director and Founder of the Music Machine, said Wednesday.
