National Weather Service warns of potential ice jam flooding along Yukon, Tanana rivers this...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The National Weather Service has released its first spring breakup forecast of the year, flagging conditions along the upper Yukon and Tanana rivers that could lead to ice jam flooding. Kyle Van Peursem of the Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center said the combination of heavy snowpack...
Jessie Holmes wins 54th Iditarod, claims back-to-back titles
There’s a repeat champion in the Iditarod. Jessie Holmes, the reigning champion, has won the 54th Iditarod, going back-to-back in dominant fashion. Holmes led the race nearly the entire way, reaching every checkpoint first, including White Mountain, where he took his final mandatory eight-hour rest before the last...
Eagle River man connected to homicide investigation found dead
Authorities have confirmed the death of a man connected to a recent homicide investigation in Eagle River. The Anchorage Police Department says they found 61-year-old Matthew Thomas Becker deceased in a wooded area near the Eagle River Campground on Sunday. Becker had been a suspect in a homicide reported the day...
‘Bring Kelly home’: chant fills Anchorage arena as search continues for 19-year-old Shaktoolik woman
The search is ongoing to find the whereabouts of Kelly Hunt, a 19-year-old Shaktoolik graduate who has been missing since early January.
Keeping nets off the seafloor, salmon in the sea
A coalition of fishing groups, conservation advocates and community organizations is calling for stricter oversight of midwater trawl fishing as the Alaska Board of Fisheries begins its Statewide Finfish meeting Tuesday in Anchorage. The Alaska Healthy Habitat Alliance has submitted three proposals 163, 164 and 165 —...
Interfering with crew: FBI says threats, slurs diverted Taiwan-bound flight to Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A man was arrested Saturday after authorities say he intimidated flight attendants and sparked a midair disturbance that led a Delta Air Lines flight from Seattle to Taiwan to divert and make an emergency landing in Anchorage. Malcom Martin is charged by criminal complaint with interfering...
Sled dog dies on Iditarod trail en route to Elim checkpoint, officials say
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The death of a dog on a perennial Iditarod contender’s team has forced the scratch of the musher, race officials said Tuesday. Charley, a four-year-old female dog on Mille Porsild’s race team, has died, according to the Iditarod. Porsild has completed six previous Iditarod...
Anchorage doctor sentenced in multi-million-dollar health care and tax fraud case
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage physician Dr. Claribel Tan was sentenced today to 78 months in federal prison on Count 1, health care fraud, and 60 months on Count 2, tax evasion, to be served concurrently. Tan will also serve two years of supervised release after prison. Restitution is expected...
Annual Alaskan Iditarod sled dog race honored with postmark
The Anchorage Philatelic Society is offering a pictorial postmark to commemorate the 54th anniversary of the Iditarod Trail sled dog race, more commonly known as the Iditarod. The cancel depicts the profile of a typical sled dog surrounded by cancellation day details. Nicknamed the “last great race on Earth,” the...
Great Harvest Bread Co. Opens Wasilla Location
A limited selection of baked treats was on hand for the early opening of Great Harvest Bread Bakery and Café in Wasilla, the day before opening to the public March 13. A tip from a college professor drove Kelly Larson to look into franchising with Great Harvest Bread Bakery and Café. Well, that and the desire for a...
