Four skiers finish in top-10
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLO. – The University of Alaska Anchorage had four Seawolves finish in the top-10 on the final day of the Colorado Invite Saturday. Erling Bjornstad led the UAA men finishing fifth in the 7.5-kilometer classic in 21:22. Corbin Carpenter was one spot behind in 21:24. Dashe McCabe...
Cyclists brave cold for Anchorage’s winter Bike to Work Day
While most commuters stuck to four wheels Friday morning, there were some folks who opted for two. It was Winter Bike to Work Day in Anchorage. Stations were set up all over town, offering snacks and warm drinks to riders who braved the cold. Your Alaska Link stopped by Dark...
Bering Air crash investigation reveals complexity of regional aviation safety
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As federal investigators work to determine the probable cause of a Bering Air crash that killed 10 last year, the case is shedding light on the intricate web of factors that can lead to regional aviation disasters in Alaska. Four families have now filed lawsuits against...
Petersburg couple shares what it takes to stay married for 75 years
George and Florabelle Rice’s apartment at Petersburg’s Mountain View Manor is filled with memories. Florabelle, 96, has a story behind each item in a collection that represents nearly a century’s worth of adventures. “I have to say that I've really had quite a life,” Florabelle said as...
AIDA Comes to Alaska in March
The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts will host the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra and Anchorage Opera production of Aida, a full-scale opera by Giuseppe Verdi, in late March. The performances are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the venue’s Atwood Concert Hall. Aida is presented...
3 Anchorage elementary schools proposed for closure in latest consolidation plan
In a message to Anchorage School District parents, Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt listed Fire Lake Elementary, Lake Otis Elementary, and Campbell STEM Elementary as the three schools recommended for closure.
Gov. Dunleavy gives update on drug interception efforts in Alaska
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, and various law enforcement officials held a press conference on narcotics interdiction in Alaska at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
The Anchorage Weekender: Iron Dog, Galentine’s shopping and 7 more local events
If you’re looking for last-minute date-night plans, The Anchorage Weekender has nine ideas. (And if you’re skipping the romance this year? No worries. We’ve got anti-Valentine’s day events, too.) 1. Bike to Work Day. Friday, 7-9 a.m., Chester Creek Trail. The city’s Winter Bike Fest continues...
State Seeks Bids for RV Park at Old Kasilof Landing Host Site Project
A new infrastructure project is moving forward at the Old Kasilof Landing State Recreation Site, with state officials seeking contractors to build a facility host site aimed at improving services and amenities for visitors. The project, titled Old Kasilof Landing SRS Facility Host Site (Project No. 73032-2), will...
Legislators question state’s handling of Mt. Edgecumbe boarding school after a quarter of the...
The state Drama, Debate and Forensics championships will be a little emptier this year thanks to the state of Alaska’s efforts to “right-size” the state-run boarding school. The post Legislators question state’s handling of Mt. Edgecumbe boarding school after a quarter of the students leave first appeared on The...
