Santa Claus visited the children of Lake Otis Elementary School this week, doling out candy canes and presents as parents made their way through a socially distanced drive-thru.
Providers say the public can make a big difference in the lives of others as the pandemic, cold winter weather and other harsh conditions put the pressure on Alaskan families.
Turning junk into treasures, from shadow boxes to wall hangings to upcycled old fur coats a store in south Anchorage is offering classes to create one of a kind personalized gifts just in time for the holidays.
Santa stays in his workshop day in and day out, making toys for the children across the world and throughout, but Santa can't do it all by himself, so there's a man here in Anchorage offering some help.
The weather is frigid -- below zero -- at mile 84 of the Parks Highway. But cold weather isn't stopping Wilson from gathering up Christmas donations to hand-deliver to victims of this summer's devastating McKinley Fire.
Santa has been known to take time off from his busy holiday season to visit Alaskans on his nice list. His unmistakable wintry white beard and rosy cheeks were spotted at the Reindeer Farm in Butte, Alaska.
Looking for a last minute dessert or special treat for the thanksgiving holiday? Here's a top 10 list, complete with recipes, on some tasty treats you can make other than the usual pumpkin pie.
After such a rainy weekend here in the Anchorage area, Bell’s Nursery was packed with green thumbs on Monday, ready to do their first planting of the year.
Mother's Day gifts are getting an upgrade this year, with electronics making up $2.2 billion spent for the holiday. Here are some of this year's hottest gifts for moms.
As we prepare to say farewell to 2018 and hello to 2019, there are many, many events across southcentral Alaska to ring in the New Year. Here are some of the public celebrations and large gatherings going on to ring in the New Year.
Last minute shoppers hustled and bustled at the Dimond Center Monday night to find that last perfect gift, make exchanges, and to make ad-hoc purchases for mother-in-laws who they just found out went above and beyond on Christmas gifts.
On Dec. 21, 1968, three men — Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders — lifted off into the unknown and certain danger atop a Saturn V Rocket on the first manned mission to orbit the moon.
Foster youth, particularly teens, may find at Christmas time, that they don’t have anyone to ask for Christmas gifts. Three organizations have stepped in to help their Christmas wishes come true.
Hundreds of people came to the third annual Solstice Ski Tour at Kincaid Park, an opportunity to walk or ski on a 2.5 km trail while also seeing 40 trees decorated for the holidays.
AP reports that Gov. Mike Dunleavy and first lady Rose Dunleavy greeted visitors Tuesday, along with Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer and Meyer's wife, Marty. Dunleavy said the house, which he had not yet stayed in, was beautiful.
Families sang carols, shared candy and gave their wish lists to Santa Claus while riding aboard one of the Alaska Railroad's annual holiday train trips from Anchorage to Indian.
Santa Claus was making his list and checking it twice at the 5th Avenue Mall on Friday. KTUU photojournalist AJ Lucero was there to capture the sights and sounds of the holidays.
With the holidays underway and Giving Tuesday upon us, there's an uptick in opportunities to assist local charities, donation drives and service programs.
As Black Friday gives way to Cyber Monday, shoppers are headed online. That means that soon millions of packages will be sealed up and shipped out, but "porch pirates" as they're called, will be ready to steal packages right from your front door. We spoke with a postal inspector to find out what works best to protect those presents.
It's not all turkeys and hams this Thanksgiving in Alaska. For many indigenous people, subsistence food fills the table. For two new-to-Alaska staffers, the traditions of an Unangax woman become familiar.
While many Alaskans are checking off their recipe lists and preparing for a big meal with friends and family Thursday, some may be without means or family connections to attend an in-home meal. If you’re looking to connect with other people on Thanksgiving Day, and don’t have any plans yet, here are a few options.
The time of year when many Alaskans venture out into public lands to chop down an Alaska-grown Christmas tree is upon us. Before you do, there are a few things the Alaska Division of Forestry wants you to know.
NBC's Chris Clackum finds that the average Thanksgiving meal won't cost quite so much this year because the price of a Thanksgiving staple has dropped.
Too soon for the holiday spirit? Many think not, including organizers of the 31st Annual Holiday Food and Gift Festival held at the Dena'ina Center this weekend.
