Short-term rental owners in Anchorage have until July 30 to register
Owners of short-term rentals in Anchorage have until the end of July to register with the city, after the assembly passed a new law in December. The registration portal opened earlier this month. Assembly member Zac Johnson sponsored the change and said the goal is to have better information about what the short-term rental market looks like in Anchorage and how it’s...
Human remains found in remnants of Big Lake trailer fire, AST reports
BIG LAKE, Alaska (KTUU) - Human remains were found in a burned trailer after it caught fire in Big Lake on Wednesday, according to the Alaska State Troopers. Around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, the AST were notified of the trailer fire on Burma Road. A preliminary investigation determined the fire started accidentally and originated near the center of a trailer next to a large propane...
Anchorage adds fines for feeding wildlife after series of eagle incidents
There’s a part of Chanshtnu Muldoon Park in East Anchorage that locals can let their dogs roam off leash and even a separate park just for smaller dogs. But in February, Brad Muir, natural resources manager for Anchorage’s Park and Recreation Department, was hearing reports about other animals making appearances.
UPDATE: Water Spout likely just a Freeze-Thaw Drainage Issue
A gushing fountain of water near Girdwood's School was likely due to a backed-up french drain and is outside city water utility's purview, according to a local official. "It appears it is a curtain drain, or a French drain, that helps drain water from the school play field," Kyle Kelley, Girdwood's service area manager, wrote in an email.
Affordability is driving Mat-Su boom, new data shows
Mat-Su's population boom is likely tied to affordability of housing and land, officials said.
The Grizzly That Terrorized Anchorage: Alaska’s Bear 141 Story
In the wilderness of Alaska, where humans and wildlife coexist in a delicate balance, few stories have captured public attention like that of Bear 141. This female grizzly bear became notorious in the summer of 2017 when she began frequenting Anchorage’s populated areas, leaving a trail of fear and fascination in her wake. The saga … The post The Grizzly That Terrorized Anchorage: Alaska’s Bear...
Alaska trooper opens fire after woman points gun at officers serving warrant
HOUSTON, Alaska (KTUU) - An Alaska State Trooper discharged their firearm Wednesday afternoon after a woman exited a Houston residence armed with a gun and pointed it at officers who had arrived to arrest her on a warrant, authorities said. The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. when two troopers responded...
From the classroom to the real world: Steller Secondary students get a behind-the-scenes look...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - When viewers watch the daily newscast, they see the anchors on camera — but a full team behind the scenes is working to gather the news and produce the live show. This week, a group of video production students got an up-close tour of how...
Anchorage ‘Scoops the Poop’ to protect waterways from dog waste
Would you spend your Saturday morning scooping dog poop?. For one Anchorage couple, a recent dog park cleanup became an opportunity for a daytime date. They often stroll through University Lake Park, a popular off-leash dog park, but this time Morgan Yockey and Cadence Cogswell had returned with a goal.
Mario Jackson trial: Jury hears more witnesses after openings in Anchorage double-homicide case
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage jurors heard from additional witnesses Wednesday in the trial of Mario Jackson, a day after a jury was seated in the case tied to the Oct. 17, 2025 shooting deaths of two people near the American Red Cross building downtown. Prosecutor Betsy Bull and defense...
