Mat-Su Sentinel Awarded New Business of the Year
Amy Bushatz, founder and editor of Mat-Su Sentinel, seeks community input about topics to be covered by the local online news organization. The Mat-Su Sentinel, a nonprofit news source covering the Matanuska-Susitna Borough that launched in June 2024, has been named the 2025 New Business of the Year by LION...
Pedestrian killed in early-morning after being struck by school bus in Palmer
Palmer Police say a pedestrian was killed in a collision with a school bus on Arctic Avenue early Thursday morning. The victim has been identified as 48-year-old Rebecca J. Williams of Wasilla. Police say Williams was walking in the middle of the lane when the bus struck her. First responders and bystanders attempted...
Chugach Electric delays auto-charity program after new AG raises first amendment concerns
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Chugach Electric Association’s plans to begin an automatic round-up program to bills have been delayed after new Attorney General Stephen Cox said the program opens concerns over first amendment violations. The program, called “Cents of Community,” planned to round up electrical bills to...
Alaska’s fallen firefighters remembered in downtown Anchorage ceremony
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Firefighters and members of the public came together Thursday evening to pay their respects to all of Alaska’s firefighters who gave their lives while protecting their communities. The Alaska Fallen Firefighters Memorial Committee held the event for the 33rd straight year. “It’s really nice...
Bob Bird: The Blood of Martyrs
The Church’s foundation is built upon the blood of martyrs. So said Tertullian, in the 2nd Century. It converted not only the pagan Roman Empire, but also, much later, the Norsemen. The unintentional martyrdoms have already begun, in Nashville and Minneapolis. It comes because the teachings of religious institutions...
Anchorage Firefighters take part in 9/11 step challenge
‘Ignite a force in everyone,’ JBER personnel honor the lives of first responders during annual stair. To honor those who served and passed, service members and first responders wore heavy gear as they climbed 110 stories. We The People: Sept. 8-14 Updated: 3 hours ago. From the establishment of...
Big Lake rec center set to reopen with fresh paint, expanded hours and new...
The changes are part of a borough takeover of the community center.
The Anchorage Weekender: Indigenous naming ceremonies, a Pirate Festival and 9 more local events
It’s fall in Alaska — and there are so many things to do!. Whether you’re looking to soak in the cooler temperatures outside or want to find a cozy activity inside, The Anchorage Weekender has you covered. Here are 11 can’t-miss events around the city this weekend.
Anchorage Police ID victims in Mountain View double homicide investigation
Anchorage Police have identified the victims of a double homicide near Davis Park as 44-year-old Carl Neislon Jr. and 34-year-old Sara Cummings. Around 3 a.m., officers received a call after shots were heard near the snow dump, south of Mountain View. Responding officers found Nielson Jr. and Cummings dead from...
Driver shortage: Dozens of school bus route cancellations hit Mat-Su students
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Dozens of school bus routes were canceled last week in the Mat-Su Borough School District due to a shortage of drivers. According to the district, some of its routes were canceled on Thursday and Friday last week due to a staffing shortage with Durham School Services, its bus contractor....
