Anchorage AK

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Police Department says it’s investigating an officer-involved shooting near 34th Avenue and Bering Street, which is in Midtown. Those are the only details released so far from police, who say further information will be released at a press conference later Wednesday morning. This...

WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - State testing has found PFAS in groundwater near Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, prompting additional investigation in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, according to a borough press release issued Tuesday. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation informed borough and school district officials in late March after sampling near the...

The countdown is underway for a cultural event highlighting Alaska Native artists in downtown Anchorage. The Alaska Native Artist Market is set to take place during the Arctic Encounter Summit from April 15th through the 18th in downtown Anchorage. Hosted by the Alaska Native Heritage Center, the market will be...

I’m writing to you about an issue I hear about in every corner of our state: the growing crisis in children’s mental health, and how the online world is affecting it. The statistics are deeply concerning. Suicide rates among young people have risen dramatically in recent years, more than 60 percent since 2007, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

The administration of Mayor Suzanne LaFrance is continuing dedicated Anchorage Police Department foot patrols in downtown Anchorage as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and support local businesses. The patrols, initially launched ahead of Fur Rendezvous, have now been extended through the end of 2026 as part of broader...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A boulder broke loose above milepost 113 of the Seward Highway Monday afternoon and crashed into a moving car, blowing out the windshield in a section of road currently under a seasonal hazard traffic pattern for falling ice and rock hazards. The strike knocked the rearview...

An immersive exhibition of arctic marine science focused on the research vessel R/V Sikuliaq opens on May 15 at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, offering insight into the technology and economic opportunities involved. The exhibition, a partnership of the North Pacific Research Board and the museum, will include...

Monday night, some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 26F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday, sunny along with a few clouds. High 42F. Winds light and variable.

ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - If you’re tired of winter, here is some good news: temperatures across Alaska are climbing, and signs of spring are popping up, but even still, winter isn’t going down without a fight. 24/7 Alaska Weather: Get access to live radar, satellite,...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The officer involved in the Mountain View shooting last week has been named by the Anchorage police. The officer involved is Maxwell Horowitz, who has been with the Anchorage Police Department since December 2024. He graduated from the APD Academy in May 2025. The incident started...