The Sunday Minefield – November 9, 2025
The Resource Development Council (RDC) is looking for a new executive director. Leila Kimbrell, who had served in the role since 2022, recently resigned, effective October 30. RDC is hosting their annual conference this coming at the Dena’ina Center on November 12-13. The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation is...
‘You feel like a kid again’: Alaskans are getting out in the fresh snow
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Snow is on the ground in Southcentral Alaska and winter activities have begun. “The conditions right now are awesome. It’s fun to see snow in November,” Melanee Stiassny, an owner and guide for Girdwood Backcountry Guides, said. “We ended up getting another 2 feet of snow on top of quite a...
Smashed glass, shattered door in Anchorage jeweler burglary
Anchorage police are investigating after a burglar smashed through the store’s front door early Monday.
Man fatally shot during argument between parents outside of Anchorage sports complex
A man shot and killed another man in the parking lot of a South Anchorage sports complex Saturday during an argument between parents, according to a charging document. Luke Charles Simonson, 36, faces murder charges in the death of Timothy Grosdidier, 45. Police received numerous 911 calls reporting the shooting...
Tragedy strikes after kids’ soccer event in Anchorage
The community is still reeling after a deadly shooting at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Anchorage. "It's unbelievable. It's a wonderful place to come to. A lot of nice people I've never even seen people arguing," said Alton Spurgeon, reflecting the feelings of many residents. One local said people are...
Portland Cello Project Will Perform Radiohead in Anchorage
Fan-favorite Portland Cello Project returns to Anchorage with a bold, genre-bending homage to Radiohead, featuring brass, percussion, and guest vocalists. Portland’s premier alt-classical group delivers fresh takes on Radiohead gems before launching into OK Computer, performing the landmark album live and in full....
Veterans Day events around Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Veterans Day is a national holiday that encourages communities to stop and thank those who served in the armed forces. About 8% of Alaskans are veterans, a higher concentration than in any other state, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While some of the bigger Veterans...
Benefit concert in Anchorage to support families impacted by Typhoon Halong
A benefit concert is coming to Anchorage this weekend to support families impacted by Typhoon Halong in Western Alaska. The Williwaw Social is hosting Relief for Western Alaska on Saturday, November 15th, from 2 p.m. until 2 a.m. The all-day event will feature music, art, and community activities, with all proceeds...
University of Alaska Board of Regents approves 4% tuition increase for next academic year
The University of Alaska will increase tuition for the entire system for a second year in a row, and it’s higher than what its administrators recommended. The Board of Regents approved increasing tuition across the board by 4% next year during a meeting Friday despite an initial proposal from administrators of only 3%.
‘He just came at me,’ charging documents reveal altercation led to deadly Huffman area...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Charging documents reveal what police believe led up to a deadly shooting in Anchorage over the weekend. According to the documents, an altercation between two men began in the parking lot after a youth soccer event at Fox Hollow Golf Course & Sports Dome. The documents...
