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News

K-9 Unit

It’s time to ‘PAWty’ at this weekend’s Support Dollars for Dogs fundraiser

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Casandra Mancl
Looking for a way to celebrate the tail-end of summer? The “PAWty” Support Dollars for Dogs fundraiser takes place this weekend to fundraise for the local nonprofit and support the Anchorage Police Department’s K-9 Unit.

State Fair

Though it was well short of his own record, an 84.2-pound cabbage was enough to bag the win...

29th annual Alaska State Fair cabbage weigh-off goes to familiar name

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Charlie Fellows
Scott Robb, the owner of the Guinness World Record for the largest green cabbage ever grown, added another medal to his collection Friday with his third win at the Alaska State Fair’s cabbage weigh-off.

State Fair

Fried peaches at the Alaska State Fair

Indulging in fair food for the final weekend of Alaska State Fair

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Justin Mattson and Bailey Braun
The final weekend of the state fair is here, and that means it’s the final chance to indulge in some foods that you typically only have once a year.

News

Officials have determined the cause of a crash involving an F-35A Lightning II aircraft on...

Cause of January F-35 crash at Eielson detailed in new report

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Alex Bengel
Officials have determined the cause of a crash involving an F-35A Lightning II aircraft on Eielson Air Force Base on Jan. 28.

News

Samuel Shavings (right) and his son Jim (left) (photo courtesy Amanda Shavings

‘He was a very humble man’: Body of boater missing since May found near Nome

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Josiah Pike, Joe Allgood and Casandra Mancl
The State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a body that washed ashore near Nome last week as 72-year-old Samuel Shavings, who went missing in May after the boat he was on with another man sunk in the Bering Sea.

Fishing Report

Homer anglers release 325 pound halibut back into the waters.

Fishing Report: ‘It is time to set an example’ Homer anglers release 325-pound halibut

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jordan Rodenberger
A trio of Homer anglers had no hesitation in releasing a huge, 325-pound halibut.

Environment

A pile of marine debris, gathered by GoAK crews, awaits transport in August of 2025. KTUU photo.

Gulf of Alaska Keeper moving to make Montague Island pristine once again

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Beth Verge
Gulf of Alaska Keeper, a non-profit dedicated to cleaning Alaska's shorelines, is wrapping up another year of work, having gathered millions of pounds of marine debris over the past two decades.

News

Heavy rain, snow causes Denali Park road closures and evacuations

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Casandra Mancl
Heavy rain and snow has caused rivers and waterways in Denali National Park and Preserve to flood, and leaving erosion and snow accumulation hazards along portions of Denali Park Road.

Community

Fairbanks Neighborhood Housing Services has launched a project to fund the restoration of...

Fairbanks organization funds repairs to bring more housing onto the market

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Alex Bengel
Fairbanks Neighborhood Housing Services has launched a project to fund the restoration of vacant and blighted housing in Fairbanks in order to provide housing for those in need.

Community

Members of the Anchorage Fire Department are taking to the streets Friday for the annual Fill...

Got spare change? Firefighters out to Fill The Boot for muscular dystrophy

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Lauren Maxwell
Anchorage firefighters take to the streets to ask you to Fill the Boot for muscular dystrophy.
7 Day Forecast
7 Day Forecast

News

Seal of the state of Alaska

‘He ripped a lot of people off’: Hunting guide sued by state for defrauding over $660K from clients

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Joey Klecka
The State of Alaska is suing a Wasilla man for allegedly defrauding customers of his big game hunting service in rural Alaska.

News

The crash, resulting in the death, of  33-year-old Dillingham resident John Landsiedel, who...

New details released on fatal Dillingham plane crash that killed wildlife biologist

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Georgina Fernandez
New details have been released surrounding a fatal Dillingham plane crash that killed a Wildlife biologist in July.

News

A 49-year-old Juneau man who was put into handcuffs by police during an arrest for a separate...

Juneau police officer seen on video throwing man to ground resigns from force

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Joey Klecka and Jonson Kuhn
A Juneau police officer who bodyslammed a man to the ground during an arrest of a separate person in July has resigned from the force, according to the police department.

Politics

Alaska House and Senate gavel in and out for state legislature special session

Governor: Another special session will not happen

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Wil Courtney
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Friday that there will not be another special session, blaming the majority of “depriv(ing) Alaskan student of better educational opportunities,” his press release is titled.

News

The new traffic control tower would have been the tallest structure in Anchorage

FAA to initiate new bid process for Anchorage airport control tower

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Josiah Pike
An FAA spokesperson says the FAA will be initiating a new bid process for the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport air traffic control tower.

News

Gov. Mike Dunleavy will announce he’ll run against U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski in 2028.

Report: Gov. Dunleavy to challenge Sen. Murkowski in U.S. Senate race

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Rebecca Palsha and Wil Courtney
Gov Mike Dunleavy will announce he'll run against U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski. An "exclusive" news article posted today on Fox News, using unnamed sources, reports that Dunleavy will run in 2028.

We the People

We the People | Celebrating 250 Years

This week in Alaska History: Aug. 25-31.

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Eric Sowl
This week in Alaska history.

News

The Fairview Community Recreation Center will host the Naloxone kit building Friday

Alaska Health Department asking community to help build Naloxone kits

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Josiah Pike
The Alaska Health Department is looking for volunteers to help build Naloxone kits Friday.

Sports

East Anchorage junior Katahdin Staples won a cross country race wearing a tie and slacks.

State champion runner is ‘all business’ this year, wins race wearing a tie and slacks

Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM AKDT
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By Jordan Rodenberger
East Anchorage junior Katadihn Staples won the 3K Class Race on Wednesday like he was late for work.

News

Anchorage Police Department headquarters in Downtown Anchorage

Former Anchorage police spokesperson caught shoplifting while wearing APD jacket

Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM AKDT
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By Joey Klecka
A former community spokesperson for the Anchorage Police Department was caught shoplifting while wearing an APD-issued jacket earlier this month, resulting in his firing.

Scam Alert

Undated image.

Federal authorities issue renewed warning to Alaskans over cyberattacks, internet fraud and scams

Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM AKDT
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By Beth Verge
A rise in cybercrimes has law enforcement officials urging Alaskans to be especially vigilant when it comes to prevention, identification and reporting of internet scams and cyberattacks.

News

Pastor Undra Parker led a procession through the streets of Anchorage Thursday as they fought...

Alaska Black Caucus celebrates 50th year with ‘March on Alaska’

Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM AKDT
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By Charlie Fellows
Sixty-two years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous "I Have A Dream" speech, the fight for civil rights is far from over — and the Alaska Black Caucus took to the streets of Anchorage on Thursday to serve a reminder.

News

Alaska Public Media will begin operating ARCS on Friday which is said to be a vital service...

KUAC to reduce services following federal cuts to public broadcasting

Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Following federal budget cuts to public media, KUAC in Fairbanks will be implementing “significant changes,” according to a statement sent to Alaska’s News Source.

Economy

Gov. Dunleavy speaks at the AOGA.

Dunleavy tells AOGA conference new oil & gas projects will mean Alaskan ‘renaissance’

Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM AKDT
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By Alana Belle Tirado
Gov. Mike Dunleavy pointed to new fossil fuel projects as he told attendees of the annual Alaska Oil and Gas Association they will usher in “the greatest renaissance” for Alaska.

News

Law enforcement gathered at Chelsea Hotel on Aug. 22, 2025

Anchorage hotel owner, manager plead not guilty to charges claiming Spenard hotel used to distribute drugs

Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM AKDT
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By Augusta McDonnell
62-year-old Kyoung Soo Seo and 36-year-old Chantel Lynn Fields appeared in Alaska U.S. District Court on Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kyle Reardon for drug charges related to a recent raid on a Spenard hotel, according to an Alaska U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesperson.

Health Watch

On August 22nd, members from PMCA alongside with hospital representation from Kodiak,...

Providence hosts active shooter training for various hospitals

Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM AKDT
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By Georgina Fernandez
On Aug. 22, members from PAMC - along with hospital representatives from Kodiak, Southeast, and Valdez - participated in active shooter training.

News

The Anchorage School District is changing the protocols it uses to keep students safe

Anchorage School District changing protocol to keep students safe in school

Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM AKDT
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By Lauren Maxwell
The Anchorage School District is changing the protocol it uses to keep students safe in school.

Weather Headlines

By Thursday afternoon, trash cans and tree branches were already lining the streets of South...

Wicked winds cancel select rides and performances at Alaska State Fair

Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM AKDT
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By Georgina Fernandez
High wind warnings are in effect in Southcentral Alaska as wind gusts have hit over 80 mph in some areas.

National

Photos show 10-year-old Harper Moyski (left) and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel. Both were killed...

Families identify victims of Catholic school shooting

Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM AKDT
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By Jayce Bertrand
The identities of the two children killed during a shooting at a Catholic school mass in Minneapolis on Monday have been released.

News

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced the appointment of Stephen J. Cox as Attorney General.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy appoints new Attorney General

Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM AKDT
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By Josiah Pike
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced the appointment of Stephen J. Cox as Attorney General.

News

ATV (generic)

Troopers report slight increase in fatal ATV crashes

Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM AKDT
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By Casandra Mancl
Troopers say they have seen a slight increase in injuries and fatalities in ATV crashes across Alaska this year.

Community

Owner and founder of Bell's Nursery Mike Mosesian stands in front of his tomato plants

‘The farmer is optimistic’: hearing from Alaska’s 2025 Farm Family of the Year

Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM AKDT
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By Joe Allgood
An incredibly short growing season, long winters, and smaller market demand would discourage most people from ever attempting any sort of commercial agriculture in Alaska, but not Mike Mosesian and his family, Alaska’s 2025 Farm Family of the year.

News

Law enforcement officers gather outside the Annunciation Church's school in response to a...

Gun violence: How to discuss with your children

Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM AKDT
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By Jayce Bertrand
It’s a reality very few parents want to face, yet one that all want to be prepared for: gun violence occurring at their child’s school.

Forecast

Widespread weather alerts are in effect for wind, rain, snow, and heat across Alaska.

Weather alerts in effect: High winds and heavy rain headed for Southcentral

Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM AKDT
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By Melissa Frey
Today's Alaska weather forecast from Alaska's Weather Source.

News

Russia's President Vladimir Putin, right, and Alexei (John Trader), Archbishop of the Orthodox...

Orthodox archbishop apologizes to anyone pained by his meeting with Putin

Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM AKDT
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By Peter Smith and The Associated Press
An Orthodox archbishop who exchanged friendly greetings and gifts with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska has apologized to “those who have experienced pain, suffering, or confusion because of my actions."

State

Governor Mike Dunleavy (left) shows a signed memorandum of understanding promising "improve(d)...

Governor signs deal with Trump administration arguing resource development will increase

Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM AKDT
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By Wil Courtney
Washington lawmakers made another summer stop in Anchorage Wednesday, explaining their visit focused on the “safe and secure resource development,” according to a press release on the event.

Inside the Gates

On August 21st, at noon, the USO welcomed service members to the brand-new lounge. According...

‘Where everybody knows your name’: New USO lounge opens on Fort Richardson

Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM AKDT
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By Georgina Fernandez
Service members and their families now have a new United Service Organizations (USO) lounge on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

National

Father Mathew Wanner asks for prayers for the victims of the Minneapolis shooting during...

‘I don’t want to guess what that’s like’: Alaska Catholic population reacts to deadly Minneapolis shooting

Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM AKDT
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By Lauren Maxwell and Casandra Mancl
Catholics in Anchorage had strong reactions to the deadly shooting at a Catholic School Church in Minneapolis.

National

A person walks out of the Annunciation Church's school as police response to a reported mass...

‘Please hold my hand ... I want my mom’: Minnesota resident describes school shooting

Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM AKDT
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By Alana Belle Tirado
A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis left two children dead and 17 people injured. The shooting happened during a morning mass, as part of Annunciation’s first week of school.

News

Alaskan NORAD Region

Russian aircraft detected in Alaska ADIZ

Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM AKDT
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By Josiah Pike
NORAD detected a Russian aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone Tuesday.

News

Alaska’s marijuana industry is thriving more than seven years after legalization. But,...

Public marijuana usage ordinance in Anchorage postponed indefinitely

Updated: Aug. 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM AKDT
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By Justin Mattson
The Anchorage Assembly indefinitely postponed an ordinance after a public hearing Tuesday night related to marijuana consumption in the municipality.

News

Cleanup underway after fuel spill near Ketchikan school

Cleanup underway after fuel spill near Ketchikan school

Updated: Aug. 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM AKDT
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By Jayce Bertrand
Cleanup efforts have begun following a diesel fuel spill near Point Higgins Elementary School in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.

Sports

Buffalo's Edefuan Ulofoshio (left), Pittsburgh's Aiden Williams (middle) and Seattle's Brandon...

Three Alaskans cut from NFL rosters, waived from respective teams ahead of Week 1

Updated: Aug. 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM AKDT
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By Jordan Rodenberger
Three Alaskan players missed the final 53-man rosters of their respective NFL teams after cuts were made Tuesday.

News

High water levels on the Chena River

Dalton Highway closed due to heavy rain, water on roadway

Updated: Aug. 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM AKDT
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By Adrian Peterson
Heavy rain and high rivers are causing navigation issues in the Chena River and on the Dalton Highway, where overflow has caused a closure.

Community

A 16 year is dead following a fatal ATV crash over the weekend.

‘Friends with everyone’: Delta Junction community mourns loss of 16-year-old killed in ATV crash

Updated: Aug. 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM AKDT
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By Georgina Fernandez
A Delta Junction 16-year-old boy is dead following a fatal ATV crash over the weekend, with community members still dealing with the news.

News

The man being held down by the police as seen from a user submitted video

Questions arise following police tasing, punching of State Fair attendee

Updated: Aug. 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM AKDT
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By Josiah Pike, Wil Courtney and Joey Klecka
Palmer Police are investigating an incident where multiple officers beat and repeatedly tased a Wasilla man Sunday at the Alaska State Fair.

Community

Alaskans react to Kelce and Swift engagement

‘We’re more interested in all the swans’: Alaskans react to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement

Updated: Aug. 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM AKDT
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By Alana Belle Tirado
Most Alaskans had a lukewarm reception to the announcement of the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

News

Kenai woman seriously injured after bear attacks her while jogging

Updated: Aug. 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM AKDT
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By Kristen Durand and Lauren Maxwell
Wildlife officials are asking residents in Kenai to be on high alert following a bear attack Tuesday morning.

News

Trump administration orders several states, including Alaska, to remove gender ideology from sex ed materials

Updated: Aug. 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM AKDT
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By Kristen Durand
The Trump Administration has ordered 46 states and territories, including Alaska, to remove all references to gender ideology from sex education materials.

Community

Greater Works Caring Center has opened a new therapy center on Peger Road which accepts Medicaid.

New therapy clinic opens in Fairbanks accepting Medicaid

Updated: Aug. 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM AKDT
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By Alex Bengel
Greater Works Caring Center has opened a new therapy center in Fairbanks which accepts Medicaid.
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