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The 1st night of Quyana brought ovations, tears and a surprise proposal
After Susan Patkotak finished dancing, she raised her hands in the blue stage lights of the Dena’ina Center as hundreds of people gave her a standing ovation. Later, she said she created the dance to reclaim a tradition, and the response brought her to tears. “I created my song...
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Patrice Gopo brings Jamaica to the snow in ‘Beyond Alaska’s Window’
Patrice Gopo grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, in a home where snow piled up outside and Jamaican food filled the kitchen every Sunday. The award-winning essayist and author now lives in North Carolina, but that Alaskan childhood is the heart of Beyond Alaska’s Window, her third picture book.
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Anchorage Restaurant Week kicks off to support food bank
If you’re looking for an excuse to eat out, it’s Anchorage Restaurant Week. Through Oct. 29, dozens of restaurants in the state’s largest city are raising money to help support the Food Bank of Alaska. Rachael Miller is the chief advocacy officer for the food bank, which...
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Wasilla photographer discusses the art of capturing Alaska’s beauty
Colter Broadwell talks to Conner Nuckols and Kristen Durand about his journey of photography across Alaska.
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Anchorage Mushing Arch nears completion with time capsule and winter sculptures
A landmark celebrating Alaska’s sled dog heritage is nearing completion in downtown Anchorage. The Mushing Arch stretches 56 feet across Fourth Avenue and features a musher leading a team of 12 dogs. On Wednesday, crews installed concrete bases and decorative panels featuring dogs. They also added signs displaying the...
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Mr. Whitekeys, famous Alaskan entertainer, dies at 79
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Mr. Whitekeys, whose legal name was Douglas Haggar, has died. “We leave you with what Mr. Whitekeys said at the end of every show: live a life filled with peace, love, and Spam; do something to make the word a better place; and be sure to tip your waitress,” friends wrote on his official Facebook page, Mr. Whitekeys presents: The Whalefat Follies.
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Page 2 Tue. Oct. 20: Both Sides on the Palmer Airport and Golf Course
Palmer has seen a public debate over the future of its golf course and airport. At the center of the controversy are three questions: How should the City manage these public assets? What does the Federal Aviation Administration require? How much public input should residents expect when major decisions are being made?
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Chugach State Park Hikes With Anchorage Trailhead Tips
For your first Chugach State Park hikes, start with Blueberry Knoll or a short Eklutna Lakeside walk. Choose Flattop when you want a summit, and save Crow Pass for a longer, more demanding day. Anchorage makes mountain access surprisingly easy, but elevation gain matters more than mileage here. A short...
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Black bear that wandered into JBER hospital killed, officials confirm
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The black bear that entered the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital three times on Monday was euthanized, multiple sources confirm. The bear entered through the hospital’s automatic doors twice in the early morning hours of Monday, Capt. Nathan Poblete, JBER public affairs chief, said in a statement.
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Anchorage's Goose Lake Park hosts Haunted and Enchanted Trails this weekend
Volunteers at Goose Lake Park in Anchorage are preparing for a spooky weekend with two themed trail events. Friday's Haunted Trails will feature Halloween scenes with zombies and pumpkin eaters. On Saturday, the trails will transform with fairy-themed decorations and magical displays for Enchanted Trails. Nicolette Chimato with Anchorage Parks...
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Trick or Trot Fun Run 2026
Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Mark Lackey the Executive Director of CCS Early Learning, along with Shelby Serrata and Ivy Clemens, both with the Palmer High School’s International Baccalaureate Program. Listen in as they discuss the Trick or Trot Fun Run for 2026. The Fun Run benefits the CCS Early Learning programs around the Mat-Su.
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Bear wanders into Alaska hospital at 2 am, raids Halloween candy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The walk-in who showed up at the hospital on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson early Monday had no appointment, no ID card and no patience for the waiting room. It went straight for the Halloween candy. A black bear roamed a darkened hallway near the base hospital’s emergency...
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Alaskan crowned ‘Jeopardy!’ winner in nail biting tie-breaker
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - If you tuned into the ABC show “Jeopardy!” Tuesday night, you saw something exciting and unique. Ron Clarke from the tiny community of Chickaloon was crowned Jeopardy! champion after winning a rare tie-breaking round. In an interview from his Chickaloon home Wednesday, Clarke reflected...
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15 Restaurants Guy Fieri Discovered That Deserve More Attention
Guy Fieri has spent years rolling across the country in a red convertible, stopping at diners, drive-ins, and family kitchens that most travelers never hear about. Some of those spots are big names now, but plenty still fly under the radar. This list gathers fifteen restaurants from coast to coast...
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Visit Anchorage: Snow City Cafe
Our flight into Anchorage landed just after 5am, and after getting our car, we ended up at Snow City Cafe - one of the few places open for breakfast really early. Highly recommend Snow City Cafe for a great breakfast in Anchorage. Snow City Cafe. 1034 W 4th Ave. Anchorage,...
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Why This Alaskan Brewpub Keeps WINNING Hearts With Wild Burgers and Rooftop Views in Anchorage, AK
In downtown Anchorage, 49th State Brewing has become one of the city’s most beloved places to eat, drink, and gather. The restaurant combines Alaska-brewed beer with a menu built around locally sourced ingredients, including wild seafood, yak, elk, and reindeer. Its rooftop patio offers views of the Cook Inlet...