Anchorage AK

WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - Two people are extremely lucky to be alive after falling through the ice at Knik Lake, near the Knik Bar and Grill, in Wasilla. The property has been undergoing construction as the owner, Doug Massie, looks to expand his business to include a wedding venue along the lakefront.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A small but dedicated crowd braved single digit temperatures Tuesday morning to honor veterans in Alaska. The ceremony was put on by the Municipality of Anchorage and took place in front of a World War II memorial at Merrill Field. “We see your dedication every day...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - One week away from an expected vote by the Anchorage school board, parents and students from Fire Lake elementary school gathered on a chilly street corner in Eagle River, hoping to save their school. The group of around a dozen people stood along the Old Glenn...

On November 10, 2025, emergency crews responded to the 9400 block of King Street after a vehicle struck a pedestrian at about 10:22 pm. The pedestrian, an adult man, was taken to a local hospital and died there.

Anchorage Animal Care and Control is asking the community for help as it works to support pets and their owners. The shelter is currently low on dry cat food and is requesting donations to stock its pet food bank. This resource helps pet owners who may be struggling, especially during the winter months when heating...

Work on a brand new Veterans Memorial Park finished up just in time for Veterans Day. Tlingit & Haida shared this video -- showing the work that went into building the new Southeast Alaska Native Veterans Memorial Park. The public was invited to check it out during a special Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday here in...

A recent incident involving a hit and run in the town has sparked a heated discussion on social media. The victim of the incident took to Reddit to express their frustration and disappointment at the lack of responsibility shown by the perpetrator. This is the second such incident reported this year, raising concerns...

The Anchorage School District triggered an online furor by placing nonendorsement labels on copies of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence, but it was apparently a mix-up.

Plafker’s Plate Tectonic Breakthrough at Turnagain Heights. When Alaska shook for four minutes on March 28, 1964, it changed both science and lives forever. USGS geologist George Plafker flew north just one day after the 9.2 quake hit. He spent months in boats and planes, using dead sea life to map land shifts up to...

Last month, Moses Marr'aq Wiseman was helping with Yup'ik translation at the Anchorage shelters that hosted evacuees from the recent Western Alaska strom. On hand, he had a new glossary with Yup'ik words for behavioral health terms. Wiseman, who is originally from Chefornak, said the glossary was a useful resource...