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Man arrested after cocaine found in luggage at Anchorage airport

A 58-year-old man from Selawik is facing a drug charge after authorities say cocaine was found concealed in his luggage at the Anchorage airport. The Anchorage Airport Interdiction Team was notified Wednesday morning after TSA screeners found a white, chalky substance hidden inside a coffee container during a secondary luggage screening.

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Man shot by Wasilla police after allegedly pointing gun at officers

An officer-involved shooting in Wasilla is under investigation after a man allegedly pointed a gun at police. The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon around 3:30 at a parking lot near 675 Parks Highway. According to a preliminary investigation, Wasilla police officers were contacting a man when he ran away on foot,...

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Watch: Moose caught on camera sliding down icy Alaska driveway

An Alaska resident's home security camera captured the moment a moose stepped onto his icy driveway and ended up sliding out to the street.

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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Anchorage woman sentenced to 5 years for identity theft, fraud

An Anchorage woman will spend 5 years in federal prison for a fraud scheme involving more than 170 stolen identities and over $71,000 in losses. Dusty Starr, 48, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, followed by 5 years of supervised release. She was also ordered to pay restitution.

Anchorage, AK · 1d
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Anchorage launches housing voucher effort to address homelessness

A new effort is underway in Anchorage to help people experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing. The city is launching a housing voucher program in partnership with the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. Officials say the program addresses a need that has existed in Anchorage for years. The vouchers are designed...

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Anchorage man arrested in connection to fatal hit and run

Jack Sabato, 32, was arrested in connection to Monday's hit and run in Anchorage, according to police.

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Food Bank of Alaska plans three free Thanksgiving meal distributions

The Food Bank of Alaska is getting ready for its annual Thanksgiving Blessings meal distributions, with 3 free events planned across the state. The first distribution is Wednesday, November 18, in Cordova. Volunteers will then head to the Mat-Su Valley on Saturday, November 21, followed by a distribution in Anchorage...

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This Alaska Diner Serves Golden Fried Chicken And Old-Fashioned Milkshakes To Loyal Regulars As Winter Settles In

Who says award-winning food needs white tablecloths? This Alaska diner snagged a James Beard award in 2025. Its award-winning formula involves crispy fried chicken, old-school milkshakes, and corn fritters dripping with honey butter. The chicken never sees a freezer. Instead, it gets a buttermilk bath, a light coating, and a...

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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Winter weather advisory warns of icy roads in Anchorage, Eagle River

Drivers in Anchorage and Eagle River should prepare for potentially icy roads overnight as a winter weather advisory remains in effect. The National Weather Service says freezing rain is expected to develop around 9 p.m. Wednesday and continue through 5 a.m. Thursday. A light glaze of ice is possible, especially...

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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New Wasilla mayor sets sights on small improvements, big projects

New Wasilla Mayor Alina Rubeo says she has big plans for the city's future, starting with the little things.

Wasilla, AK · 17h

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Anchorage woman pleads guilty to $1.8 million VA billing fraud

An Anchorage woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Veterans Health Administration out of more than $1.8 million through false mental health billing claims. Federal prosecutors say 73-year-old Marianne Rolland submitted 2,833 fraudulent claims totaling about $2.7 million between 2020 and February 2026. Court documents say Rolland falsely represented herself...

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Alaska Air Guard rescues pilot after emergency landing on Fire Island

An Alaska Air National Guard rescue team helped a pilot after an emergency landing on Fire Island, just west of Anchorage. The pilot made the emergency landing Tuesday along the island's southeast shore while flying a twin-engine Piper Navajo. After the pilot contacted the Anchorage Center Watch Desk, the Alaska...

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Alaska Resources Conference brings more than 1,000 people to Anchorage

The 47th annual Alaska Resources Conference is underway at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage, bringing together more than 1,000 people from across the state to discuss the future of Alaska's economy and resource industries. Over the next two days, discussions will cover a wide range of industries, including oil...

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First Alert: Freezing rain possible, with slick roads into Thursday morning

ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Icy roads will once again plague a large portion of those in Southcentral Alaska as light rain moves into the region later this evening and into the night. Winter weather advisories have been posted, with a glaze of ice the most likely outcome....

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‘Thankful to be here’: Neighbor recalls moments leading to deadly midtown fire

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Part of an Anchorage condominium complex remains boarded up weeks after a fatal fire swept through several units. Eight units remained concealed Tuesday with fire line tape after a fire impacted eight units of the Mount Vernon Commons in midtown on Oct. 22. “There’s nothing to...

Anchorage, AK · 2d

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Moose poached, antlers cut off, troopers asking for public’s help

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaskans like accountability and Wildlife Troopers need help to make that happen in Palmer. The case involves a moose that was poached. The animal was found with its antlers cut off, according to troopers. It was covered in brush in a wooded area near the Matanuska River behind Kaye Marie Drive Sky Ranch subdivisions.

Palmer, AK · 1d

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Wasilla Navy veteran gives old wheelchairs new life

Michael Fugere uses wheelchair repair hobby to help neighbors in need.

Wasilla, AK · 1d

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Veterans Day in Mat-Su: Where to find ceremonies, events and special offers

A parade of Veterans Day observances and events is planned in Mat-Su.

Wasilla, AK · 1d

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Born At A Dance, Alaska’s Oldest Electric Co-Op Is Rewiring Its Fastest-Growing Region

In 1937, the farm families of the Matanuska Valley colony near Palmer, Alaska, wanted electric lights. Dr. C. Earle Albrecht, the colony doctor, wrote to the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) for help. The agency agreed to consider the request, but only if the colony could first provide “an accurate report and survey showing that adequate and constant power can be made available.” To pay for the survey, the community held the Electric Ball at the Palmer community hall under the slogan “Dance your way to electric lights.” The event raised $150, enough to fund an 18-page survey, and the REA approved a $140,000 loan.

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