Anchorage AK

The Anchorage headquarter launch party for gubernatorial candidate Tom Begich and newly-announced running mate Julia Hnilicka drew a large crowd on Thursday evening. A freshly-made professional sign hung outside the Lake Otis strip mall office, while tables inside were covered with food, beers, buttons, and colorful bu

EAGLE RIVER, Alaska (KTUU) - Friends of missing Eagle River man Tony Kronos are planning a rally on Saturday to make sure the public knows the 40-year-old Eagle River man is still missing, more than a year later. His friend Catlin Mobley said the community event is also meant to...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An Utqiagvik man is being charged after allegedly throwing a knife toward a woman but instead striking a 1-year-old child in the head, according to charging documents. Michael Elliot Quagin Leavitt-Brower, 23, is charged with two counts of third-degree assault, both class C felonies, court re

In Anchorage, city leaders are highlighting new efforts to combat retail theft across the municipality. Mayor Suzanne LaFrance joined officials from the Anchorage Police and Fire Departments at City Hall on Wednesday to provide an update on the city’s retail theft crackdown. According to the Anchorage Police, officers

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Rescue efforts are underway after four climbers fell on the upper slopes of North America’s tallest peak late Wednesday night. The four climbers are part of a seven-member crew on Mt. McKinley (formerly recognized as Denali) and were last seen around 18,200 feet when they fell around the area

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A man has been charged in connection with a road rage shooting in Anchorage that left a 19-year-old father shot five times earlier this month, according to court records. Court documents filed Thursday charge Joseph Semisi Lemalie, 24, with first-degree assault and first-degree weapons miscon

Originally Published in the Anchorage Daily News on May 22, 2026. Just as Michelangelo’s finger of God reaches toward Adam’s in the Sistine Chapel— close but not yet touching— Alaska now faces a generational energy opportunity. The transformative potential is within reach. What is needed is the will to seize it.

Anchorage mornings feel different once you’ve had breakfast at Snow City Cafe, where locals and visitors line up early for comforting, from‑scratch plates. The space hums with energy, but the vibe stays relaxed and welcoming, like your favorite neighborhood spot that actually lives up to the hype. Here,...

Birdwatching is not just a quiet hobby anymore...the national Audubon Society points to federal data showing there were 96 million birders in the U.S., with more than 107 billion dollars spent just in 20-22. Joe Allgood details how a new birdwatching trail is hoping to capitalize on the popularity and grow the hobby.

Anchorage is getting ready to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a free community event this weekend at Delaney Park Strip. The celebration will take place on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and will feature cultural performances, traditional dances, and the raising of national flags. Organi