Firefighters battle Mat-Su landfill fire; crews expected overnight
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Firefighters are expected to remain at the Mat-Su Central Landfill into Tuesday morning after a fire broke out Monday evening in a construction debris area, according to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The borough said the fire was reported at about 5:28 p.m. in the landfill’s construction and
Brown Bear Attacks Mountain Biker on Trail in Alaska
Stock image by Scott Dickerson / Design Pics/Getty Images A mountain biker riding on the Dome Trail near Anchorage, Alaska, suddenly came upon a brown bear on the trail, and it charged at him. The post Brown Bear Attacks Mountain Biker on Trail in Alaska appeared first on Outdoors with Bear Grylls .
Three finalists being considered for head job at Kodiak College
Kodiak College is getting closer to naming its next director after narrowing the applicant pool down to three finalists. Each of the three candidates have at least a decade of experience in higher education and will all be visiting Kodiak from the Lower 48 this week. The college’s most recent...
‘A lifelong dream’: Inside 15-year-old American Ninja Warrior’s training regimen
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Two Alaskans will represent the last frontier in the American Ninja Warrior West Regional Finals June 22, 2026 on NBC. Nick Hanson, 38, from Unalakleet and Talus Bunch, 15, from Wasilla both qualified for the finals last week. Hanson, an 11-year Ninja veteran, made it through the entire cours
Suspended Anchorage attorney pleads guilty in federal drug case tied to massive Alaska cartel...
A suspended Anchorage defense attorney pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to one count of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors, a significant development in one of the largest drug trafficking cases in Alaska history.
Flags Fly Half-Staff Today in Honor of Former State Rep. Susan Sullivan
Governor Dunleavy ordered flags to fly at half-staff between sunrise and sunset on June 24, 2026, in honor of former State Representative Susan Sullivan, who passed away of natural causes at age 79 on June 9, 2026. “Susan Sullivan served Alaska during a formative time in our state’s history, contributing...
‘It’s cool, it’s fun, it’s scary’: Anchorage woman reacts to moose playing in her...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A south Anchorage woman shared her thoughts after a moose waded through her inflatable pool on June 19. Julie Mitchell told Alaska’s News Source that she’s used to seeing animals walking through her backyard, having once seen 5 moose on her property at the same time.
Body of Anchorage paddleboarder recovered following weekend search
A paddleboarding trip in Turnagain Arm has ended in tragedy. Alaska State Troopers say the body of a missing paddleboarder was recovered Sunday, two days after he disappeared in challenging conditions near the Seward Highway. State troopers say they were notified Friday night of a missing paddleboarder near Mile 92...
Mat-Su Trails Passport offers prizes for visiting borough trails
Users can log their stops in the passport booklet or in the online portal.
APD names officer who fired weapon in Walmart officer-involved shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Police Department has named the officer who fired his weapon in the fatal officer-involved shooting at the Walmart on Old Seward Highway Tuesday. That officer was Kaden Pohl, according to APD. It said he has been with the agency since December 2020. The officer-involved...
