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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.

Anchorage, AK · 13h
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Alaska Winter Storm warning: Up to 12 inches of snow and 65 mph winds

Alaska Winter Storm Warning: Where Will the Most Snow Fall?. A powerful winter storm is bringing heavy snow, strong winds and freezing rain to several parts of Alaska on November 9–10, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue winter storm warnings and weather advisories. The system moving through...

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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 · 17h

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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 · 14h
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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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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.

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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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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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...

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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FBI Anchorage bomb technicians explain their work across Alaska

From suspicious devices to aging explosives, FBI bomb technicians respond to hazards in communities across the state, often relying on local partners to reach remote areas and keep people safe.

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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Four Kenai Peninsula-Area Officers Among 24 Graduates of Alaska Law Enforcement Academy

Four graduates representing Kenai Peninsula law enforcement agencies received their badges Friday, November 6, during a graduation ceremony for the Alaska Law Enforcement Training Academy in Sitka. Among the 24 graduates of ALET Session 26-02 are Officer Seth Ballantyne of the Kenai Police Department, Officer Andrew Gourley of the Soldotna...

Kenai, AK · 2d

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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...

Anchorage, AK · 13h

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Hockey faces tough road series at Minnesota

Alaska Anchorage will play a two-game series at Minnesota this weekend (Nov. 13-14). Alaska Anchorage is 20-58-8 all-time against Minnesota, but a majority of those wins (11) have come in Minneapolis. Coach Rud. Head coach Eric Rud enters his first season leading the Seawolves. He previously served as an assistant...

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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Alaskan Traffic Jam: Bull Moose Takes Its Sweet Time Holding Up Anchorage Commuters

Be prepared for sudden, moose-related stops if you are in Anchorage, Alaska. There aren’t many things in this life more frustrating than traffic. Personally, it drives me nuts to be heading to my destination only to be stuck in standstill gridlock. It happens a lot where I live (Nashville, Tennessee), but for a much different reason than traffic buildups in the U.S.’s most northern state. If I’m going to sit in traffic, I’d much rather be held up by a […] The post Alaskan Traffic Jam: Bull Moose Takes Its Sweet Time Holding Up Anchorage Commuters first appeared on Whiskey Riff .

Anchorage, AK · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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....

Anchorage, AK · 8h

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Anchorage extends woodlot access after windstorm knocks down trees

The Municipality of Anchorage is extending access to its Central Transfer Station woodlot for another week after a recent windstorm knocked down trees across the city. The woodlot is open through November 14, accepting downed trees, branches and attached roots. However, some materials are not allowed, including large dirt-covered root...

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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New magazine for kids spotlights Alaska Native languages, stories and cultures

Culturally relevant literature for Alaska Native kids can be hard to come by. That's why an Anchorage-based publisher recently launched Yaaruin Kids, a magazine for Native children. The goal is to inspire kids to embrace their own cultures while learning about a variety of Alaska Native customs, said Qass'uq Lexi...

Alaska · 2d

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‘You can do anything’: Young Alaskans prepare for Miss Alaska pageant

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Young people from across Alaska are preparing to take the stage at the Miss Alaska Elementary, Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America Pageant in Anchorage. Among them is 11-year-old Anabella Paajanen, Miss Kotzebue Senior Elementary, who wants other girls to know a learning disability doesn’t...

Anchorage, AK · 1d

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Muni Clarifies Holtan Hills Remarks

The Municipality of Anchorage clarified development plans for "Holtan Hills" Friday, two weeks after a senior director indicated significant changes. The area excluded from development is not a 26-acre tract of land at the northeast end of the 60-acre project. Rather, hilly terrain too steep and rocky for subsurface work planned for a cul de sac has been moved to a later phase, according to an email from Emily Goodykoontz, a press secretary for the Mayor's office.

Anchorage, AK · 2d