Anchorage AK

The Municipality of Anchorage is taking action to address one of the city’s largest homeless encampments. The city says it will begin clearing the encampment at Davis Park and a nearby snow dump site in the Mountain View neighborhood on June 17. Officials say the long-standing camp has raised...

On May 26th, 2025, I attended the remembrance of our Veterans on Memorial Day at the Wasilla Wall of Honor. The post Sullivan’s Memorial Day speech prompts rebuke from Alaska veteran first appeared on The Alaska Current .

‘Strongest, most lethal Air Force in the world’: Sullivan details ‘state-of-the-art’ training center. With a new $250 million - $500 million training center set to break ground on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in July, Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan said he expects the ‘state-of-the-art’ facility will increase the Air...

ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Gusty winds remain across Southcentral this morning, with gusts up to 40 mph looking possible through the day. Meanwhile, the Alaska Range will see higher wind speeds up to 65 mph, where a wind advisory remains in place through this afternoon. While the calendar may have us...

When tourists arrive in Anchorage and check into one of the downtown hotels, they’re often greeted with two starkly contrasting views. On a clear day, they might catch a glimpse of majestic Mt. McKinley on the horizon. But every day this summer, without fail, what greets them closer to ground level is another...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Golf courses in the Southcentral are open, as well as fisheries in the area. Kristen Faulkner wins another gold, so does Jeremy Swayman.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Nine days after making an emergency landing in St. Paul due to engine issues, two American F-16 fighter jets based in South Korea have returned to the skies. Video captured by a viewer on the ground Wednesday showed both jets taking off. The two jets had...

Scientists are still keeping a close eye on the volcano nearest to Anchorage, despite an ongoing decrease in activity. They're pouring over seismic data and periodically conducting fly-overs. “We're not out of the woods yet, by any means,” said Matt Haney, a researcher with the Alaska Volcano Observatory. “There's...

Nestled between the majestic Chugach Mountains and the sparkling waters of the Cook Inlet, Anchorage, Alaska offers some of the most breathtaking hiking trails in the country. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a casual nature lover, Anchorage’s trails promise stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Let’s explore...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The dozens of wildlife species that call Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson home can make driving through it feel like being on a safari. But some days, those critters can make life on base a little hectic, especially the black bears. “Bears will be bears,” JBER Conservation Law...