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UAA journalism professor Elizabeth Arnold, former NPR reporter, dies at 66
An icon of Alaska journalism died June 18 after a battle with endometrial cancer. Elizabeth Arnold started her reporting career in Bethel in the 1980s, working for the Tundra Drums. She later moved to public radio, reporting for KTOO in Juneau, then National Public Radio. Those that worked alongside Arnold...
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Page 2 June 25: Highland Games and More This Weekend
And another week bites the dust. The rainy days of Summer are upon us. You can still get your umbrella and get out of the house. And, the rain should keep the dust down. Celtic fans rejoice! Palmer Alehouse has the fix for you if you’re missing Irish music. Tonight it hosts an Irish Music Festival featuring Solas and Reverie Road. Tickets and information can be found at palmeralehouse.com.
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Twisted Sister expands fall tour with Sebastian Bach on vocals
Twisted Sister is adding some new fall tour dates, with former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach handling vocals. The rockers have confirmed nine fall dates in total, with recent additions of shows in Gary, Indiana, on Oct. 18; Charles Town, West Virginia, on Nov. 14; and St. Petersburg, Florida, on Dec. 11.
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‘A lifelong dream’: Inside 15-year-old American Ninja Warrior’s training regimen
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Two Alaskans will represent the last frontier in the American Ninja Warrior West Regional Finals Monday night on NBC. Nick Hanson, 38, from Unalakleet and Talus Bunch, 15, from Wasilla both qualified for the finals last week. Hanson, an 11-year Ninja veteran, made it through the entire course to punch his ticket. Bunch did not complete the course last week but ranked fourth best out of the finishers, propelling him to the West Regional finals.
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Twisted Sister expands fall tour with Sebastian Bach on vocals
Twisted Sister is adding some new fall tour dates, with former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach handling vocals. The rockers have confirmed nine fall dates in total, with recent additions of shows in Gary, Indiana, on Oct. 18; Charles Town, West Virginia, on Nov. 14; and St. Petersburg, Florida, on Dec. 11.
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KTUU announces winner of Star-Spangled Sing-Off!
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage winner for the national Star-Spangled Sing-Off was announced Thursday. Princess Tapafua won the most votes and will be the one representing KTUU an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville!. The contest is part of Gray’s “We The People” initiative celebrating America’s 250th birthday ahead of July...
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Beatles vs. Rolling Stones tribute bands rock Alaska for baseball
A decades-long musical debate is taking center stage in Alaska this week as tribute bands celebrating The Beatles and The Rolling Stones go head-to-head in a live “rock showdown.”. The event brings together songs from two of the most iconic British rock bands, giving fans a chance to enjoy...
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Alaska’s two ‘American Ninja Warrior’ contestants advance
UNALAKLEET, Alaska (KTUU) - In the latest episode of Season 18 of “American Ninja Warrior,” two Alaskans got their chances to tackle the vaunted obstacle course — and both saw success. The much more seasoned of the pair was Nick Hanson, the self-dubbed “Eskimo Ninja” from Unalakleet,...
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Page 2 June 15: KRUA Visited Big Cabbage Radio
Three student radio station operators, the staff advisor, and the broadcast engineer from KRUA visited our studio last week. KRUA is the student-run radio station at UAA. The idea of a visit started because a board in one of their studios died. They needed a new sound board. We happened to have a spare board because of a recent upgrade. They came to check out the board and see our operations. And maybe just go home with that spare board.
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Two Alaska Zoo bears get in fight, zoo responds to situation
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Alaska Zoo welcomes new orphans
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Zoo recently welcomed four baby moose calves and a caribou calf. The animals, less than a month old, are all orphans that were brought to the zoo by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. “They are the ones who determine if a moose...
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Family of Matt Brown from ‘Alaskan Bush People’ reflect on his life and death
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The family of Matt Brown, who appeared on the TV series “Alaskan Bush People,” are grieving his loss after his body was found in a Washington River over the weekend. Matt Brown appeared on the show from 2014 to 2019, alongside other members of...
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Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce News: June 9th, 2026
Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Kelley Shoemake, Executive Director of the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce, as they discuss the 2026 Colony Days celebration. Let’s have a parade! The Colony Days Parade will take place Saturday, June 13th, at 11:00am in Downtown Palmer! Be sure to come out and find a great spot to view the Parade, and enjoy! Can’t make the parade in-person? Listen to the livestream provided by Big Cabbage Radio by visiting their homepage www.bigcabbageradio.org.
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Celebrating achievements at all stages of life — Alaska Sports Hall of Fame ceremony was momentous
A capacity crowd filled the Anchorage Museum on Wednesday night, united by words of wisdom, inspiration and merriment in celebrating the lasting impact displayed by Alaska’s current and former athletes. Nine people, one team and two moments were honored at the 18th annual Alaska Sports Hall of Fame induction...
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AROUND ALASKA: Bridge Launch, Shelter Demo, and Drain Art!
Three teenagers are being credited with helping put out a forest fire in Houston. Firefighters in Houston responded to a fire on city land Sunday. When they arrived, three teens were already there, running a "bucket brigade" from the Little Susitna River to keep the flames from spreading. The Houston Fire Department says those teens "saved a lot of woods" and helped protect nearby businesses.
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‘It’s like Yoda and Luke’: As one Alaskan ninja ages, another is just beginning his ascent
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - When “American Ninja Warrior” veteran and Unalakleet, Alaska native Nick Hanson arrived on set for the filming of Season 18 of the show, he was reminded of the magnitude of his career. “I’m twice the age of some of the competitors I’ll be racing...
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‘Live After Five’ concert series brings weekly shows to downtown Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Locals and tourists alike have a summer of weekly live music in downtown Anchorage to look forward to. The Anchorage Downtown Partnership is holding its yearly “Live After Five” concert series, consisting of local acts performing each Thursday evening at 5:30 on F Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.
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Ketchikan-made sci-fi film “The Ladder” wraps Alaska screenings
A new film created in Alaska is gaining attention after completing a series of screenings across the state. “The Ladder,” a sci-fi drama set in Ketchikan, tells the story of an aging fisherman who must decide whether to undergo a mysterious procedure that could give him a second chance at life.