Anchorage Community Councils Continue Fight Against Federation’s Consolidation of Power
An attempted rewrite of bylaws by the Federation of Community Councils (FCC) has raised alarm for Community Councils throughout Anchorage. The contention centers around the proposed rewrite’s restructuring of the federation into a membership-based organization with a Board of Directors. Since its original adoption in...
‘Chewed on my head’: Anchorage hiker meets rescuers after brutal bear mauling
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An Anchorage woman is giving thanks for being alive this year and showcased her gratitude to those who saved her life after a vicious bear attack during the summer. Victoria Lytle was hiking solo on Dome Trail when she was attacked by a brown bear. “I...
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Outside Anchorage, Alaska, on Thanksgiving Day
Residents in Alaska were shaken awake on Thanksgiving Day when a powerful 6.0 earthquake rattled southcentral Alaska on Thursday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey's Earthquake Hazards Program, the earthquake struck at 8:11 a.m. local time. It was reportedly centered 26 miles ...
47-year Thanksgiving tradition celebrated at Anchorage school: parades and feasts
Northern Lights ABC School held a Thanksgiving feast on Nov. 26, where students wore costumes, enjoyed a meal, sang songs, and gave speeches.
Government Hill Elementary School celebrates 34th tree lighting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Government Hill Elementary School (GHES) students and their families gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the annual lighting of their Christmas tree. The lighting is done in partnership with AT&T, which installs the tree onto their service tower. “If you’ve been in Anchorage for any period...
Pack of dogs accused of killing another dog captured, according to AACC
The Anchorage Animal Care and Control has caught a pack of three dogs they issued a public safety alert regarding Wednesday.
Anchorage Police Launch New Online Resource to Share Local Crime Data and Safety Efforts
On November 26, 2025, the Anchorage Police Department (APD) launched an online resource called 'The Facts About Crime — and What APD is Doing to Help Keep Anchorage Safe.' The web page, available at anchoragepolice.com/safe, provides information on crime trends, enforcement actions, and public safety programs in...
Troopers Arrest Anchorage Woman After Report Of Dangerous Driving On Sterling Highway
Alaska State Troopers arrested an Anchorage woman Tuesday after a REDDI report described a vehicle swerving across the Sterling Highway and forcing oncoming drivers to take evasive action. According to Troopers, the report came in around 11:44 a.m. on November 25, when callers reported a southbound vehicle near mile...
‘I’m glad I survived’: Anchorage hiker thanks rescuers after summer bear attack
An Anchorage woman who survived a bear mauling this summer says she’s grateful to all of the public safety agencies that scrambled to rescue her. Victoria Lydle, 67, recounted the attack on Tuesday, surrounded by many of the public safety officials who saved her. She said she was hiking alone on the Dome Trail in...
Unexpected Closure: The Mystery of the Office Depot Power Outage
The Office Depot located in Tudor has recently been observed to be closed and dark even during regular business hours. The reason behind this unexpected closure has been a subject of speculation and discussion among local residents on social media platforms.
