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Coast Guard suspends search for 3 missing boaters near Seward
The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday suspended its search for three people who remain missing after their boat capsized near Seward. A fourth person who was on the boat was found dead, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers identified the individual as 29-year-old Hayden Green from Soldotna. Troopers have also...
Anchorage's population declines by 1.8%
(The Center Square) - Alaska’s largest cities and towns have lost residents since 2020, but some smaller cities have gained new people, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The bureau’s latest report shows population shifts across the country over the last few years. Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau all showed declines. From April 2020 to July 2023, Anchorage lost 5,169 residents, according to the report, dropping from 291,244...
Alaska lawmakers pass child care legislation to buoy sector ‘in crisis’
About a dozen preschoolers played in the snowmelt in the yard of Hillcrest Children’s Center in Anchorage this April. Most were zipped into heavy duty outerwear against the spring chill. All of them were splattered with dirt. “One of our values is mud,” said Christina Eubanks, the center’s director,...
Brief sunshine to the south, snow in the north
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - After the rain on Wednesday, the clouds stick around Southcentral for the morning but a bit of sunshine is expected to move in for Thursday afternoon. Temperatures will warm into the mid to low 50s. Those living in Anchorage and on the Kenai Peninsula can expect a few hours of mostly sunny skies in the afternoon and early evening. The clouds return by Friday morning.
Alaska mayor who wanted to give the homeless a one-way ticket out of Anchorage concedes election
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The incumbent mayor of Alaska’s largest city has lost his re-election bid. Dave Bronson, who had floated the idea of giving the homeless one-way plane tickets out of Anchorage, on Thursday conceded the election to challenger Suzanne LaFrance. Bronson says he called and congratulated LaFrance and vowed to ensure a smooth transition. LaFrance is a former chair of the Anchorage Assembly and had declared victory Tuesday. She and Bronson clashed throughout the campaign. He complained of the assembly’s “woke” politics, and she campaigned to “restore competency” to City Hall. LaFrance takes office July 1.
Memorial Day ceremonies this weekend: Fort Richardson Cemetery, motorcycle ride to memorial
The Fort Richardson National Cemetery will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on May 27 at noon to honor our nation’s fallen heroes. The event, open to the public, will begin with ceremonial music starting at 11:30 a.m. and concluding at 1 p.m. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will...
AROUND ALASKA: Blessing of the Fleet, Travel Alert, and 'First Ice'
Kachemak Bay was the site of a 'Blessing of the Fleet' event this week. The community event features a blessing for those headed out to sea and a prayer for their safe return. It also includes a Memorial Service for those lost at sea and to pay homage to fallen veterans.
Minnesota man sentenced for airline assault, interference
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A Minnesota man was sentenced Thursday to five years’ probation for assaulting a flight attendant and interfering with a flight crew’s normal duties. According to court documents, on June 24, 2023, Christian Burch, 38, went into the bathroom while he was aboard a flight from Minneapolis to Anchorage. Flight attendants heard a scream coming from the bathroom and tried knocking on the door multiple times. The defendant slammed the door open and walked up the aisleway, appearing shaky and confused.
Anchorage man killed in Parks Highway rollover wreck
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - An Anchorage man died when the pickup truck he was a passenger in rolled into a ditch alongside the Parks Highway Monday afternoon. A dispatch from Alaska State Troopers said they were notified at 4:01 p.m. of a rollover collision near Trunk Road on the Parks Highway. Upon arrival, troopers and emergency medical services located a Chevrolet pickup truck upside-down in the median. One man, later identified as the driver, got out of the vehicle but his passenger was unable to do so.
Anchorage Assembly passes new rules for homeless camps
The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday approved new rules for homeless campers this summer. Assembly member Felix Rivera introduced the measure, which prohibits campsites within a half-mile of a shelter and limits campsites to no more than 25 tents. It also reduces the amount of notice officials need to give to clear camps — a process called abatement — from 15 to 10 days.
Alaska students headed to national spelling bee championship
Wendler Middle School 8th grader Readell Mamea from Anchorage, along with Fairbanks 7th grader Elden Wier from Ben Eielson Junior/Senior High School, are going to Washington D.C. for the National Spelling Bee Championship.
SPORTS GONE FISHING REPORT
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - In this week’s Gone Fishing Report brought to you by Frontier Outfitters, we’re taking a look at stocked locations for those seeking rainbow trout. Just off the Elliot Highway, Olnes Pond was stocked with rainbow trout on May 21. Crystal Lake in the Mat-Su...
‘They just want the full story’: plea made to Assembly for the release of deadly police shooting footage
A community political leader has joined a growing number of voices — including Kris Handy’s family — in asking Anchorage Police Chief Designee Bianca Cross to release body camera footage from last week when officers shot and killed the 34-year-old.
Folks get ready for the long Memorial Day holiday weekend
It's often referred to as the unofficial kickoff to the summer season. Memorial Day weekend is here and folks are getting ready to take advantage of this weekend. Here at B&J Sporting Goods store, Memorial Day weekend is always a busy time for them with folks looking to get out and about.
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