Homeless parking proposal receives fierce south Anchorage pushback
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Some south Anchorage residents are fiercely pushing back against a LaFrance administration proposal that includes potentially designating an area off 104th Avenue and C Street as an overnight homeless parking site the administration argues would better support people sleeping in their cars,...
Highest-paying jobs in Anchorage
Despite recession fears and falling consumer confidence, the job market in the United States has remained relatively stable in 2025 thus far. According to May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data, around 177,000 new jobs were added in April, a slight decrease from the 185,000 new jobs added in the month before, but...
Moose Giving Birth Outside of Hospital Is Every Bit as Beautiful As It Sounds
The miracle of life will never cease to be a miracle. Just like a mother giving birth will never cease to be awe-inspiring. And particularly awe-inspiring was when a mother moose gave birth right outside of a hospital. This particular miracle occurred in Anchorage, Alaska, where one of the hospital staff recorded...
Alaska State Track & Field Championships kick off in Anchorage
It’s a big weekend for high school athletics as the 2025 Alaska Track & Field State Championships get underway at Dimond High School. Hosted by the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) and First National Bank Alaska, the championship meet brings together nearly 1,000 student-athletes from across the state to...
Coffman Engineers Obtain Cathodic Protection Specialties
Two corrosion control professionals at multidiscipline consulting engineering firm Coffman Engineers earned the highest level of certification, Cathodic Protection Specialist (CP4), from the Association for Materials Protection and Performance. Cynthia Cacy, the firm’s Corrosion Control Engineering Principal, has...
Anchorage proclaims June 1 as Rollerski Awareness Day for safety, support
Rollerskiing is getting a moment in the spotlight here in Anchorage. A new city proclamation is raising awareness for the sport and the athletes who train on local roads and trails. June 1st is now officially Rollerski Awareness Day in Anchorage, thanks to a proclamation from the mayor’s office. The...
Davis Park Abatement
Murkowski says Interior visit to include updates on missile defense, veterans healthcare & Ukrainian. Murkowski says Interior visit to include updates on missile defense, veterans healthcare & Ukrainian. He will be here in spirit,’ Cynthia Hoffman’s memorial ride will honor her late father as well this. Updated: 2...
Body of missing man found off Western Alaska coast
The Anchorage Park Foundation and Anchorage Parks and Rec are unveiling a newly-revamped skate park in town. Governor signs bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers. Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a bill into law Monday that aims to ensure consumers have access to affordable prescriptions and level the playing field for...
The Polynesian Association of Alaska celebrates 20 years with downtown Anchorage event
The Polynesian Association of Alaska is celebrating its 20-year anniversary Saturday during an annual Cultural Flag Day ceremony. The Anchorage-based nonprofit organization connects the state’s Pacific Islander community through community events, and offers various assistance tools for education, law, and employment....
Anchorage named a sanctuary city by Department of Homeland Security
A new list released by the Department of Homeland Security is drawing national attention—and Anchorage is on it. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Anchorage has been designated as a sanctuary city under a federal executive order. The designation refers to jurisdictions that, in the federal...
