Major Big Lake Road paving project to bring traffic delays
Work will include flagging and pilot cars, officials said.
Anchorage restaurants can now start serving alcohol 2 hours earlier
The Anchorage Assembly is now allowing restaurants to serve alcohol two hours earlier. The ordinance approved by the body Tuesday night says restaurants can start serving alcohol at 8 a.m. — effective immediately. Tiffany Hall testified against the measure. Hall is director of Recover Alaska, a nonprofit aimed at...
UAA volleyball sweeps Chaminade to bounce back at Alaska/Hawaii Challenge
The Alaska Anchorage volleyball team bounced back with a sweep over Chaminade on Saturday at the Alaska/Hawaii Challenge. The Seawolves won 25-22, 25-13 and 25-22 to improve to 2-2 and avenge Thursday’s 3-0 loss to the Silverswords. Senior outside hitter Lee Ivakina led UAA with a career-high 14 kills...
Cook Inlet oil spill prompts multi-agency response
A multi-agency response is underway in the Cook Inlet after a pilot spotted an oil spill Monday afternoon.
APD names officer who killed woman in downtown standoff
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Police Department has identified the officer who fatally shot a woman during a standoff at a downtown residential building last week as Officer Misha Carlson. Content warning: This breaking news story contains topics of suicide and may be difficult for some readers. APD said...
Two Corps employees, Air Force officer identified in Alaska plane crash
Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees and an Air Force officer have been identified among those killed in a plane crash in Western Alaska. The crash happened August 20 at Cape Newenham, with eight people on board. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District identified Sabrina Hansen...
Weather Alert: Strong winds expected across Southcentral Alaska Tuesday
Strong winds are expected across parts of Southcentral Alaska Tuesday, with the strongest gusts expected during the day. Strong southeasterly winds are expected to develop early Tuesday morning and continue through Tuesday evening. The strongest winds are expected between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. South and West Anchorage, inc
Anchorage businesswoman sentenced to prison for $970K COVID fraud
An Anchorage businesswoman is going to federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Cheryl Labrie was sentenced to three-point-eight years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Federal prosecutors say Labrie owned AKBS LLC, which operated a
Some Anchorage mobile food vendors are feeling pressure from economy | Local & State...
As many Alaskans continue to feel pressure from the economy, some small food businesses say they are feeling it too. Edgar Duero, owner of Chowder Express, said this has been the most difficult year since opening his food trailer four years ago. “I just keep making sure I’m serving good...
Miami street artist completes 50-state gun violence mural project
Miami-based artist Kyle Holbrook has lost several friends and loved ones to gun violence. That's why in 2021 he started the National Stop Gun Violence Mural Tour, spreading peace through art. The big picture: After five years, Holbrook recently finished his final mural in Anchorage at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcen
