New Generation of Environmental and Marketing Talent at Nortech
A new generation of talent is strengthening Nortech—an environmental, energy, health, and safety services firm with offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau—with the addition of an early-career environmental professional and a marketing assistant. Megan Smoot brings fresh expertise in environmental science and...
Seawolves named to US Ski Team
PARK CITY, UTAH – Murphy Kimball of the University of Alaska Anchorage was named to the 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Development Ski Team. Kimball, a native of Anchorage, represented the United States at the 2025 World Junior Championships in Schilpario, Italy finishing 26th in the classic sprints. He has...
ASD expects over 100 new students from western Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As families that evacuated from their homes in western Alaska continue figuring out next steps, the Anchorage School District has stepped in to provide schooling for displaced children. Superintendent Bryantt said that 100-200 students will be joining in Anchorage schools, starting next...
Nonprofit working to shelter dogs left behind in Halong flood evacuations
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As efforts continue to evacuate residents from Western Alaska, Bethel Friends of Canines is working to rescue dozens of dogs which families were forced to leave behind in the aftermath of ex-Typhoon Halong. “At first, we kind of thought we were just going to be more...
Municipal, state officials mobilize to welcome hundreds of storm evacuees to Anchorage
The state of Alaska is appealing to the federal government for help as it copes with its largest disaster in years. On Thursday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy formally requested a federal disaster declaration for parts of western and northwestern Alaska after a pair of devastating storms flooded Kotzebue and nearly destroyed a...
This Week in Alaska History: Oct. 13-19
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - This week marks several significant anniversaries in Alaska history, from the founding of a university to the territory’s purchase from Russia. On Oct. 13, 1960 — Alaska Methodist University held its first classes on the Anchorage campus. The school, now known as Alaska Pacific University,...
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ethan Yarrington, South Anchorage High School
This week’s Athlete of the Week is South Anchorage High School junior Ethan Yarrington. As a running back for the Wolverines, Ethan has been a force on the field — leading the conference in rushing yards, tackles, and touchdowns. Known for his powerful, bruising running style, Ethan turns...
Donation drive at AFN Convention supports Western Alaska families
A donation drive is underway at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in downtown Anchorage. Your Alaska Link stopped by the Dena’ina Center on Friday afternoon, where many people were already dropping off items. Organizers say they’re especially hoping for donations of new blankets with tags, along with warm...
Flood Evacuees get ready to spend the winter in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Red Cross says it’s preparing to help what could be as many as 2000 flood evacuees make it through the winter in Anchorage. On Friday, buses were still bringing people to the Egan Center downtown, one of two shelters the Red Cross is running.
Brubaker’s big weekend gives Alaska its first national champion in nordic combined
With the Winter Olympics less than four months away, Anchorage’s Carter Brubaker continued his ground-breaking career by becoming the first Alaskan to win a national championship in nordic combined. Brubaker emerged as one of the country’s leading nordic combined athletes last weekend at the U.S. Ski Jumping and...
