Anchorage AK

A new donation center is opening in the Mat-Su Valley later this month, giving residents a new option to support a local nonprofit organization. GreenDrop will open a new donation center in Wasilla, Alaska, on June 27. The new location will be at 445 N Pittman Road, inside the Three...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A family member of Josh Novakovich, a 25-year-old who died after going out on the water at Turnagain Arm, is remembering him on Facebook through the passions and person they say he was. In a Facebook post, Novakovich’s uncle, Mike, wrote that Novakovich “loved life, his...

KASILOF, Alaska (KTUU) - A man was medevaced to an Anchorage hospital after being intentionally set on fire Tuesday by a teenager, according to the Alaska State Troopers. A preliminary investigation determined a man and three boys were visiting Alaska for a fishing trip as part of a residential treatment program for tr

An Army specialist from El Paso has admitted in federal court to an online child exploitation spree that stretched from Alaska to Texas, involving the dark web, encrypted apps, and artificial intelligence tools prosecutors say he used to twist everyday images of children into abuse material. Prosecutors say 36-year-old

A man accused in a federal child enticement case pleaded not guilty Tuesday at his first appearance in U.S. District Court in Anchorage, where he appeared in person because he remains in custody.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The University of Alaska Anchorage named its next athletic director Tuesday, months after Ryan Smartwood stepped away from the role. Michael Bazemore will become the fourth athletic director for UAA in the last 13 years, taking over for Smartwood, who had served in the role since 2022. Smartw

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - U.S. Army Soldier Zarrius Hildabrand, who’s accused of murdering his wife Saria in August of 2023, took the stand in an Anchorage courtroom Tuesday to testify in his own defense. Zarrrius is accused of murdering Saria after a night of partying to celebrate his 21st...

Picking a new home address in Alaska comes down to jobs and lot prices in 2026. The Matanuska-Susitna Valley north of the state’s largest city has pulled in the bulk of new residents. Wasilla and Palmer lead that growth, with Knik-Fairview right behind them. Quick Guide State: Alaska Fastest-Growing Region: Matanuska-S

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Little Bears Playhouse is preparing to open a new facility in Girdwood as parents say finding early learning and childcare in the community has been a challenge. The local nonprofit’s new building includes classrooms for toddlers, infants, preschoolers, and pre-K students. A new space for...

BILLINGS, Mont. -- Michael Bazemore, Athletic Director at Montana State University Billings since 2021, announced his resignation on Tuesday after accepting a similar position in Alaska. In late July, Bazemore will be the new athletic director for the University of Alaska Anchorage. "This announcement brings mixed emot