Mountain View clears abandoned building for new transitional housing project
Work is underway in Mountain View to clear an abandoned building for a new housing project. Crews braved single-digit temperatures on Peterkin Avenue to demolish the old structure. The city is partnering with the nonprofit Flower Community Development to create Happy Healing Homes, which will provide transitional...
ConocoPhillips North Slope layoffs reflect industry trends, economist says
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - ConocoPhillips’ recent layoffs of about 12.5% of its North Slope workforce reflect typical industry responses to declining oil prices, according to a University of Alaska Anchorage economist. Brett Watson, an associate professor and natural resource economist at UAA, said the workforce...
ACDA seeks developers for new workforce housing project on Fireweed Lane
The Anchorage Community Development Authority is looking for developers and design teams to help create a new workforce housing project on Fireweed Lane. ACDA issued a Request for Interest to gauge market interest, explore conceptual designs, and identify qualified companies for a future multifamily housing project....
The Anchorage Weekender: A holiday tree tour, Santa skis free and 8 more local...
The Anchorage Weekender rounded up nine things to do, with holiday events (and markets!) in full swing:. View films made by young Alaskan filmmakers on Thursday at the Anchorage Museum starting at 5 p.m. The After School Special is free, and showcases short films made by those 21 and younger. This event is part of...
Anchorage Fire Department prepares Goose Lake for annual Polar Plunge
The Anchorage Fire Department was at Goose Lake Thursday morning to cut a hole in the ice in preparation for Saturday’s annual Polar Plunge.
Kenai Peninsula Boys & Girls Club Unaffected by Anchorage Closures, Leaders Emphasize Strong Local...
A recent Anchorage Daily News story announcing the shutdown of all Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska at the end of December has sparked concern on the Kenai Peninsula — but local officials say the two organizations are completely separate, and the club serving peninsula communities is financially healthy and...
Anchorage Fire Department struggles with aging fleet amid national shortage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage firefighters are responding to emergencies in trucks that Fire Chief Doug Schrage said should have been replaced years ago. “We have an aging fleet. We have a lot of pieces of equipment on the road every day that are older than they should be,” Schrage said.
FBI Anchorage sees increase in fraud schemes
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The FBI Anchorage Field Office has seen an increase in reported fraud schemes targeting Alaskans. The schemes are typically carried out through unsolicited phone calls, in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials to extort money or steal personally identifiable...
The Disappearance of Mason Roberson
16 year old Mason Roberson was last seen in Anchorage, Alaska on May 18, 2024. He was last seen leaving his residence following a confrontation with his parents around 5:30 am. Disappearance. At approximately 5:30 am on May 18, 2024, Mason Roberson left his residence in Anchorage, Alaska after his...
Mat-Su wind disaster relief applications open as new high wind watch issued
Mat-Su residents affected by this week’s windstorm can apply for state disaster aid through Feb. 9.
