APD names officer who killed woman in downtown standoff
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Police Department has identified the officer who fatally shot a woman during a standoff at a downtown residential building last week as Officer Misha Carlson. Content warning: This breaking news story contains topics of suicide and may be difficult for some readers. APD said...
Two Corps employees, Air Force officer identified in Alaska plane crash
Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees and an Air Force officer have been identified among those killed in a plane crash in Western Alaska. The crash happened August 20 at Cape Newenham, with eight people on board. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District identified Sabrina Hansen...
Weather Alert: Strong winds expected across Southcentral Alaska Tuesday
Strong winds are expected across parts of Southcentral Alaska Tuesday, with the strongest gusts expected during the day. Strong southeasterly winds are expected to develop early Tuesday morning and continue through Tuesday evening. The strongest winds are expected between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. South and West Anchorage, inc
Anchorage businesswoman sentenced to prison for $970K COVID fraud
An Anchorage businesswoman is going to federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Cheryl Labrie was sentenced to three-point-eight years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Federal prosecutors say Labrie owned AKBS LLC, which operated a
Some Anchorage mobile food vendors are feeling pressure from economy | Local & State...
As many Alaskans continue to feel pressure from the economy, some small food businesses say they are feeling it too. Edgar Duero, owner of Chowder Express, said this has been the most difficult year since opening his food trailer four years ago. “I just keep making sure I’m serving good...
Miami street artist completes 50-state gun violence mural project
Miami-based artist Kyle Holbrook has lost several friends and loved ones to gun violence. That's why in 2021 he started the National Stop Gun Violence Mural Tour, spreading peace through art. The big picture: After five years, Holbrook recently finished his final mural in Anchorage at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcen
Mat-Su road officials want tougher penalties for illegal motorized vehicle use on pathways
A resolution approved by a road board asks for trooper enforcement and vehicle impoundment.
Woman killed in Anchorage hit-and-run, vehicle found, driver contacted
A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Anchorage early Saturday morning. The Anchorage Police Department says the collision happened around 1:20 a.m. at the intersection of the Seward Highway and Benson Boulevard. The preliminary investigation found the woman was struck by a dark-colored SUV, which did...
Woman killed in hit and run crash at the intersection of Seward Highway and...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Police officers responded to a call of a vehicle colliding with a pedestrian at the intersection of Seward Highway and Benson Boulevard around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday. Officers say a woman was declared dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations from APD found the woman was...
Anchorage Police Department requests public’s help in identifying unauthorized purchases
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Police Department (APD) investigating an alleged fraud ring that they claim has been using stolen credit and debit card information to fulfill unauthorized purchases. If you noticed a transaction you didn’t authorized between March and July, APD is requesting you reach out to th
