Alaska transportation projects in 2026 aim to improve roads, airports, waterways
From roads to airports to waterways, Alaska’s transportation leaders say 2026 is shaping up to be a year of big improvements across the state. Southwest Airlines is set to start service at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport this year. Beginning May 15th, travelers will be able to fly nonstop to destinations...
Simple handwashing stations improved health indicators in parts of rural Alaska
A key step to preventing the spread of diseases like COVID-19 or influenza is simple: washing hands. But lack of piped water in parts of rural Alaska has made that simple practice not so easy to carry out. Now a technological innovation has boosted rural Alaskans’ ability to do that important disease-fighting task....
Anchorage firefighters respond to three house fires and crash in one hour
Anchorage firefighters had a busy night, responding to multiple emergencies in less than an hour. Anchorage Fire Department crews were called to three separate residential structure fires across the Municipality on Monday evening. The first call came just after 8 p.m., when Station 11 – The River assisted Chugiak...
Police investigating body on Fourth Avenue
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Police were investigating Tuesday night after a body was reportedly found on Fourth Avenue near the Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center, according to a reporter on scene. APD confirmed officers are on scene. Limited details were immediately available about the identity of...
Alaska psychiatrist arraigned on 16 felony counts in Medicaid fraud scheme
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A Behavior Health Psychiatrist contracted to provide services at multiple Alaska medical facilities has been charged with an extensive fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded the state’s Medicaid program of nearly $190,000, according to criminal charges filed in Alaska’s Third Judicial...
Anchorage leaders propose one-time tax hike to send millions to schools
Anchorage city leaders are proposing a one-time tax increase to raise millions of dollars for the Anchorage School District, which faces an $83 million budget shortfall. Mayor Suzanne LaFrance said she’s requesting the Assembly set aside a slate of revenue proposals, including her office’s proposed 3% sales tax, in...
Two Liebherr Crawler Cranes Close Gap: Juneau Creek Bridge in Alaska
The construction of the Juneau Creek Bridge with a span of 951 ft. is the center piece of one of the largest infrastructure projects in Alaska. The bridge will significantly increase the traffic capacity on the Sterling Highway between Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula and improve safety. Traylor Bros Inc. relies on...
Ice dam floods Elmore Road in Anchorage, northbound lane closed
The weather has caused a major mess on Elmore Road in Anchorage. City officials say an ice dam formed on nearby Campbell Creek, flooding part of the northbound lane and creating slippery conditions for drivers. Department of Transportation spokesperson Justin Shelby says crews are working to move the water and...
Join Americans for Prosperity Alaska in Speaking Against LaFrance’s 3% Sales Tax
Tuesday, Jan 13, Anchorage residents can join Americans for Prosperity Alaska (AFP AK) at the Anchorage Assembly’s regular meeting to speak against Mayor LaFrance’s proposed 3% sales tax. The regular assembly will be held at the Z.J. Loussac Library, Assembly Chambers, 5-11pm. The public previously spoke regarding...
Sweet Alaska honey now in Midtown Mall vending machine
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A new vending machine stocked entirely with Alaska-made products has been installed near the south entrance of Midtown Mall, giving shoppers an easy way to pick up locally produced honey, teas, candles and more. 907 Sweet Treats, the Anchorage-based company behind the machine, says the...
