Dave Leval
Multimedia Journalist
Anchorage, AK
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|By Dave Leval
A current assembly member and a former assembly member are among the candidates who filed Friday for the April 6 election.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 6:06 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Recent storm dumped between 10"-15" of snow, as crews sent in from Anchorage to make driving along that section of the Seward Highway easier.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 3:48 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
U.S. House votes to impeach the president for the second time.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2021 at 5:51 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Stores that focus on activities are seeing increased business as customers look for things to do escape the pandemic.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 4:58 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
No more appointments available for free clinic that takes place at the Alaska Airlines Center Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 12:37 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Alaska's junior senator was in the U.S. Senate chambers to certify the electoral votes in the presidential election when rioters entered the U.S. Capitol.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 6:37 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Riot ensues as hundreds of protesters storm the U.S. Capitol while Congress certified Joe Biden's presidential victory
Updated: Jan. 3, 2021 at 6:06 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Menard Sports Center only building closed since November 13. Others remained open by appointment only.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2021 at 6:08 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
DHSS says its plan to rollout vaccinations to Alaskans has elderly residents up next, though there is no set date as to when seniors can actually start receiving their shots.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2021 at 6:54 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Emergency Order 17 ends month-long ban on dine-in service by Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson because of COVID-19.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 8:24 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Alaska will be allocated nearly 53,000 doses of the vaccine for January.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2020 at 7:39 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Lucky Wishbone will not reopen dine-in service even if it can Friday when Executive Order-16 is set to to expire. Two other longtime restaurants may not reopen if the order is extended.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 7:22 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Santa and Marines visit McGrath and other villages as they handed out presents to children as part of Toys for Tots
Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 8:20 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Toys for Tots has helped make it a merry Christmas for children in need since 1947.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2020 at 10:07 AM AKST
|By Dave Leval
South Terminal evacuated for nearly three hours after Airport Police found a suspicious device. Turned out to be ruled not a threat, but, have not said what they found.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2020 at 9:22 AM AKST
|By Dave Leval
A suspect is dead and four Anchorage police officers are on four days of administrative leave following an early Sunday morning shooting in the area of Russian Jack Springs Park.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 4:38 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Masks now required before you can ride the ski lift, and in all of the resort's buildings.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 7:23 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Municipality of Anchorage closed on $9.5 million purchase of the building Tuesday.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2020 at 3:46 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Dr. Reem Sheikh grew up in St. Mary's, and now collects Personal Protective Equipment for those on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2020 at 1:28 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Zink says a new state report finds 37% of those who died from the virus in the state are Alaska Native, though they only make up 16% of the population.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2020 at 7:09 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Pfizer’s 35,100 doses of COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in shipping containers on cargo and commercial flights as soon as next week.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 8:07 PM AKST
|By Jill Burke and Dave Leval
Alaska could receive it's first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine as early as Dec. 12th.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 7:03 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Members of Save the Bayshore Ice Rink hope to raise $100,000 to get new rink installed next May
Updated: Dec. 6, 2020 at 4:55 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Anchorage Mill and Feed expects to run out of the trees early this week. Cities around the country report similar shortages.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2020 at 8:05 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Project in Hatcher Pass took about five years to build.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2020 at 7:04 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Resort makes changes to lifts, trams, and other buildings to deal with COVID-19
Updated: Nov. 29, 2020 at 4:57 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Annual Christmas toy drive expects more families to ask for help, as it already distributed two million toys earlier this year to help children cope with the pandemic.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2020 at 6:34 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
They took pictures outside downtown stores during Small Business Week.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2020 at 7:47 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Thirty-two businesses are taking part in annual program hosted by the Anchorage Downtown Partnership.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2020 at 2:49 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Organizers call on the public to help make up a projected $220,000 shortfall after several events, including World Championship Sled Dog Races, and Running of the Reindeer are canceled.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 8:32 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
All three people on board the plane are presumed dead, but their bodies have never been recovered.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 5:43 PM AKST
|By Malia Barto and Dave Leval
Due to the large number of spectators the race brings, as well as the requirements for the race, the organizations decided to nix the event.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2020 at 6:31 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Escalators, elevators receive upgrades, while enhanced cleaning takes place around the airport to protect passengers from virus.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2020 at 8:10 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
The Anchorage Health Department urges people to get tested to help slow the spread of the virus.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2020 at 4:35 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Soldotna Library, Regional Sports Complex closed until further notice
Updated: Nov. 13, 2020 at 8:40 PM AKST
|By Gilbert Cordova and Dave Leval
After halting operations earlier this year, Ravn Alaska is ready to start resuming flights to communities across Alaska.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2020 at 1:42 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval and Patrick Enslow
UAA chancellor says she took the action to protect student-athletes, coaches, and staff from the pandemic
Updated: Nov. 8, 2020 at 9:04 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Masks will require anyone who enters a business to wear a mask to help reduce COVID-19 cases
Updated: Nov. 8, 2020 at 6:35 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Emergency Order 13 changed so everyone entering a business must wear a face covering. Those who can't are encouraged to use options, including delivery, and take out service.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2020 at 7:55 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Cargo business in Anchorage has increased as the airport helps deliver COVID-19 supplies around the world
Updated: Nov. 1, 2020 at 8:12 PM AKST
|By Dave Leval
Candidates for U.S. Senate and House crisscross the state looking for last minute votes.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2020 at 6:42 PM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
Volunteers donate water to tenants who have not had running water in their homes for months.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2020 at 7:58 PM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
Utility company changes hands in $1 billion sale
Updated: Oct. 25, 2020 at 7:09 PM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
City reported 185 new cases of the virus Saturday
Updated: Oct. 24, 2020 at 9:41 PM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
Six cruise lines are booking reservations for 142 trips to Alaska after COVID-19 wiped out the schedules for this past summer season.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 at 7:11 AM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
Two candidates square off in their quest for Alaska's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 9:19 PM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
Gara took exception with the ads paid for by oil companies opposed to the measure.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2020 at 3:41 PM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
More people seeking help from Food Bank of Alaska due to COVID-19 pandemic
Updated: Oct. 17, 2020 at 3:47 PM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
Anchorage Health Department recommends changes to trick-or-treats, and Halloween parties to keep people safe
Updated: Oct. 15, 2020 at 7:07 PM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
Arrest is part of Justice Department effort to break up national drug smuggling ring.