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Updated: Sep. 24, 2021 at 12:21 PM AKDT
|By Elizabeth Roman
The Anchorage School district has closed all schools on Friday due to icy road conditions and the weather.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
The 2021 Alaska State Fair is in the books, and because of COVID-19, things were done a little differently than in years prior.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 6:35 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
For the first time since 1929, water will flow from Eklutna Lake into the Eklutna River and one of the sole purposes of this is to bring salmon back to the river and lake.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 6:23 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
Due to the pandemic, Billy Stapleton’s Halloween display did not happen last year. This year, he says it’s back and bigger than ever.
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Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 6:53 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
With growing concerns over the rising number of COVID-19 cases, some businesses in Anchorage are moving back to take-out service only.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 11:04 AM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
99 Plus 1, Inc. is set to be the shelter's new contractor, replacing Bean's Cafe once its contract ends Sept. 15.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 7:00 AM AKDT
|By Taylor Clark
Health officials and conservationists say the switch to non-lead bullets is beneficial to humans and the environment alike.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2021 at 5:26 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
Hundreds of people headed out to Ship Creek to have fun in the sun while raising money for Alaska non-profits at the Great Alaska Duck Race.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2021 at 10:25 AM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
Just before sunrise on Saturday a large group of volunteers gathered on the Anchorage Park Strip. The group wanted to pay tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2021 at 8:54 AM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
People filled the Alaska Fallen Firefighter Memorial for its annual ceremony to honor those who died during the 9/11 attacks.
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Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 8:10 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
Year after year, Donna Baker drops off baskets filled with cookies, fudge and other treats to the fire stations at JBER and in the Municipality of Anchorage.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 9:06 AM AKDT
|By Julie Swisher
With the alleged arsonist in custody, the community has banned together to rebuild from the ground up, helping neighbors out any way they can.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 7:00 AM AKDT
|By Taylor Clark
An already vibrant community is getting a lot more color added through public murals.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 5:42 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
Steve Gordon and his dream team of volunteer painters are almost halfway done putting up the squares of colorful art that will be the Hope Wall.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 5:55 AM AKDT
|By Jay Luzardo and Robert McNeily
Renters seeking financial assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for support beginning Sept. 13 up to Oct. 1.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2021 at 4:19 PM AKDT
|By Lauren Maxwell
More than a dozen young people and some of their parents rolled up their sleeves on Labor Day to help.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2021 at 8:54 PM AKDT
|By Taylor Clark
Members of the skateboard community are looking to raise money for serious improvements at one of the local skateparks.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 at 7:47 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people without jobs and now many are turning to education to get their GED.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 at 7:34 PM AKDT
|By Robert McNeily
The overall proposed plans seem to have boiled down to two imperative questions: What will the municipality do with the mass shelter, for example, the Sullivan Arena, and what’s the long-term plan to combat homelessness.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 at 10:14 PM AKDT
|By Beth Verge
Visitors, residents and business owners in Gustavus say the community is showing promise for economic rebound, following a strong summer season.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 5:55 AM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
Visitors are encouraged to wear masks, maintain a safe distance from each other and get free COVID-19 vaccination at the fair if they have not received the vaccine.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2021 at 7:11 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
A local artist in Anchorage has set his sights on a building just off 7th Avenue and E Street as the site for a community mural.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2021 at 6:15 AM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
The fair will run for three weeks long with its opening day on Aug. 20, and it will run through Sept. 6. The fair will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2021 at 5:29 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
Thousands lined up at Clark Middle School for the 7th annual Cops for Community Clothesline Project.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM AKDT
|By Robert McNeily
The first floor galleries of the Anchorage Museum has been renamed to honor the late former director, Patricia B. Wolf.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 2:27 PM AKDT
|By Jay Luzardo
Alaska Airlines and GCI announced Wednesday morning that both organizations will finance the team’s trip to Orlando, Florida, for the games in June 2022.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 11:59 AM AKDT
|By Sean Maguire
Skagway is expecting to see around 100,000 cruise ship passengers through October compared to 1.1 million in 2019.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2021 at 4:44 PM AKDT
|By Austin Sjong
Today was the grand opening of the new Hilltop Bike Park with a series of three trails a pump track and jump line. The ski area also utilizing the ski lift to bring riders and their bikes to the top of the trail.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2021 at 10:54 AM AKDT
|By Gilbert Cordova
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium confirmed the news of Blumenstein, also known as “Dr. Rita,” passing in a Facebook post Friday.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2021 at 9:14 AM AKDT
|By Gilbert Cordova
Called the “Aftershock,” it features 1,181 feet of twists and turns, drops of 25 feet, and a top speed of 35 MPH.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 10:24 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
A federal moratorium on some evictions is set to expire on Saturday.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 6:17 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
The Anchorage Wolverines and Bean’s Cafe have teamed up to encourage the Anchorage Assembly and the city administration to find more stable housing for those in need.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 9:08 AM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
On Tuesday, the assembly voted unanimously to make then Acting Police Chief Kenneth McCoy the police chief for the Anchorage Police Department.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 7:00 AM AKDT
|By Ariane Aramburo
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes takes place at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at Cuddy Family Midtown Park in Anchorage.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 7:00 AM AKDT
|By Taylor Clark
This year's peony season is absolutely flourishing with more weddings and events to supply flowers to.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 at 6:40 AM AKDT
|By Dave Leval
Major opposition from homeowners in the area of Sylvan Road resulted in the rejection of the project that would have taken place there.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 5:19 PM AKDT
|By Lauren Maxwell
A bike apparel store specializing in women's gear opens in Midtown Anchorage during the pandemic.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 3:36 PM AKDT
|By Tracy Sinclare
Apple trees do well in Alaska if you pick the right variety for the right climate.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2021 at 10:22 AM AKDT
|By Gilbert Cordova
Jake died at the age of 39. The zoo says he was the oldest known brown bear living in captivity.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2021 at 7:27 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
Work has begun on a new high school for Houston after middle and high schoolers were forced to share a building for several years following the 2018 earthquake.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 11:03 AM AKDT
|By Elizabeth Roman
Alt-rock band Foo Fighters will be performing in Alaska for the first time next month.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 8:11 AM AKDT
|By Ariane Aramburo
The Eagle River Bear Paw festival is back this year and kicks off today.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 8:14 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
The Bronson administration is under a tight deadline before winter, as the Sullivan Arena is being returned to its original purpose: hockey.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2021 at 5:29 PM AKDT
|By Elizabeth Roman
The fishing season for king salmon on Ship Creek is being extended by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Possession and bag limits are also increasing starting this week.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2021 at 3:42 PM AKDT
|By Richard Atkin
Two research scientists who are also peony farmers are conducting research to help peony growers across the State of Alaska achieve optimal growth.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2021 at 10:20 AM AKDT
|By Jay Kim
Each pillar at Hostetler Park is engraved with the names of victims of homicide in Alaska. 29 names were added Saturday by the group Victims for Justice.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2021 at 1:58 PM AKDT
|By Ariane Aramburo
Local non-profit helps Veterans and their families find support.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2021 at 1:38 PM AKDT
|By Gilbert Cordova
The band was originally scheduled to play only on Aug. 21.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 8:43 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
The current business trend is looking much better for downtown Anchorage.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 7:39 PM AKDT
|By Marlise Irby
Covenant House Alaska, in partnership with Cook Inlet Housing Authority, wants it to be easier for a young person to go from a shelter to apartment living.