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Alaska’s News Source says goodbye to Dani Tompkins

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Today the morning crew says goodbye to their morning reporter, Dani Tompkins. Working her way up the chain of command, Dani started at Alaska’s News Source as an intern and quickly became one of the most energetic and creative reporters at KTUU. Here’s a look...

Anchorage, AK · 10h

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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...

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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.

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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...

Alaska · 3d

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Election latest: JKT goes over 50% with new batch of results

Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins now holds over 50% of the vote after the latest batch of 5,729 ballots were added to the count.

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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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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...

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Mat-Su Sentinel

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 · 1d

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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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Family, friends remember Eagle River teen who died of cardiac arrest in PE

Friends and family are remembering the life of Levi Curry, a freshman at Eagle River High School who died from cardiac arrest after suddenly collapsing while playing football in P.E. class last week.

Anchorage, AK · 23h

Mat-Su Sentinel

Wasilla Navy veteran gives old wheelchairs new life

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

Wasilla, AK · 2d

alaskapublic.org

The Anchorage Weekender: A kids’ magazine launch, booze and bacon, and 7 more local events

Don’t let Friday the 13th scare you away from this weekend's festivities. The Anchorage Weekender rounded up nine things to do in and around the city – from bluegrass tunes to a massive consignment sale. 1. Seawolf Sessions: David Reamer. Thursday, 6 p.m., UAA Recital Hall (3700 Alumni...

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Anchorage tenants' complaints led this reporter to a private equity company in California

Tenants of Anchorage apartment buildings owned or managed by Red Tail Residential have had long-running complaints about poor maintenance and junk fees the company charged them. The maintenance issues included mold, heat and hot water going out in the middle of winter and — in one case — a sewage...

Anchorage, AK · 12h

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AROUND ALASKA: Explosives Found, Veterans Honored, and Unicorn Hunt!

FBI technicians made the trip to Zarembo Island to safely deal with some explosives that were discovered there. Officials with the U.S. Forest Service say the explosives were unstable, requiring them to be set off in place. If you find what appears to be explosives on the Tongass National Forest, do not touch them and notify your local Ranger District.

Alaska · 9h

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Vendors spread the Christmas joy at Alaskan Christmas Bazaar

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaskan Christmas Bazaar returns to ChangePoint Alaska on Friday and Saturday with 160 vendor booths of handmade items. “It’s one of my biggest events for the year, and it’s really good event and I love the vendors,” Chester Mainot, business owner and vendor this year, said.

Anchorage, AK · 11h

Mat-Su Sentinel

Palmer City Council reprimands member for criticizing city manager over child care

The formal reprimand chides Alcantra for complaining about City Manager Kolby Hickel Zerkel during an October meeting.

Palmer, AK · 14h

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AROUND ALASKA: College Investment, Canoe Carving, and Holiday Performances!

Iḷisaġvik College receives a $40,000 investment to support its future campus, a carving crew at UAS uses steam to shape a traditional dugout canoe, and Anchorage airport seeks holiday performers. Plus, the deadline is approaching for the 2027 World Ice Carving Championships.

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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.

Alaska · 2d

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Cookies, candies and brownies combined

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s time to tackle another internet recipe! This one is fairly simple to put together. The recipe says to let it completely cool before taking the brownies out of the muffin tin and we can now say the recipe is right. Don’t be impatient! Watch...