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Budget Cuts Threaten Real-Time Tracking Of Active Alaska Volcanoes

By Blake Essig — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:20:00 AKDT

Some volcanoes here in Alaska have been rumbling lately, but federal budget cuts may mean less real-time monitoring of those eruptions.

A Woman's First Mother's Day

By Garrett Turner — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:57:00 AKDT

Leah Campbell's life has been quite the emotional roller coaster. When she was 25 years old, she decided to start a new life in Alaska. She wanted to start a family, so she drove up solo from San Diego. Doctors told her she'd be able to have children, but after six months in Alaska, Leah started having health problems.

Victims for Justice Tree Adds Ribbon for Sex Trafficking

By Mallory Peebles — Mon, 6 May 2013 19:27:00 AKDT

Sex trafficking. It’s a crime that goes under reported and now its victims are represented on a tree that symbolizes hope.

Food Truck Serving Alaska Cuisine Visits Seattle

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 6 May 2013 07:05:00 AKDT

The Midnight Sun Cuisine food truck takes part in National Travel and Tourism Week

A food truck serving Alaska cuisine visited downtown Seattle over the weekend to attract potential travelers to Alaska and the Yukon.

Snowy Morning Preempts Hundreds from Blessing of the Bikes

By Neil Torquiano — Sat, 4 May 2013 17:57:00 AKDT

Valley Basketball Player Receives Inspiration Award from National Guard and USA Today

By Abby Hancock — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:08:00 AKDT

A Burchell High School student received a national award Monday morning in a special ceremony that took place at the Wasilla alternative school.

Summit Encourages Movement to Preserve Alaska Native Languages

By Neil Torquiano — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:10:00 AKDT

Fake Drunk Driving Fatalities Illustrate Real Consequences

By Caslon Hatch — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:22:00 AKDT

A scene of faux carnage at Eagle River High School Wednesday morning was meant to show students the harsh reality of what might happen if they mix drinking and driving.

Beachcombers Find Message in a Bottle near Cold Bay

By Sarah Evans — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:07:00 AKDT

6 Local Non-Profits Benefit from Alaska Hackathon

By Neil Torquiano — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:50:00 AKDT

Designer Drugs Users More Prevalent Than Inebriates Downtown

By Mallory Peebles — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:09:00 AKDT

Designer drug users have become more prevalent in Downtown Anchorage than chronic inebriates, according to the security director for the Anchorage Downtown Partnership.

Mabil Duir, Stabbing Murder Victim, Remembered at UAA

By Garrett Turner — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:13:00 AKDT

On Friday, the UAA Student Union filled up with students and community members in a jubilation of music and poetry to remember Mabil "Mo" Duir, the 24-year-old who was stabbed to death on April 6 in East Anchorage .

Rare Birthing Event at AWCC

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:13:00 AKDT

Two Musk Oxen Calves Born on Same Day, Same Time

Two spectacular births took place Sunday morning at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Two pregnant musk oxen cows went into labor around 6 a.m. and calved at the same time.

Unmanned Aircrafts Developed at UAF Get Huge Support from Alaska Lawmakers

By Blake Essig — Sun, 7 Apr 2013 18:00:00 AKDT

With just a few weeks left in this legislative session, lawmakers in Juneau continue to focus on oil tax reform and declining revenues, but some lawmakers see the need diversify our state, seeing huge potential in unmanned aircrafts or drones.

Pentagon, Anchorage Koreans Respond to North Korea Threats

By Corey Allen-Young — Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:01:00 AKDT

With the U.S. military ramping up its presence in the Pacific due to North Korean threats of a nuclear attack, Pentagon officials say Alaska's Fort Greely and its missile interceptors are part of that effort.

Bethel Puppy Recovering After Abusive Past

By Caslon Hatch — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:58:00 AKDT

The tale of Scotch, a female puppy rescued last month at the Yute Air Station in Bethel, is sort of a Cinderella story -- but despite an abusive past, both Scotch and the events leading to the dog's recovery are truly remarkable.

Alaska Marks 49 Years Since 1964 Earthquake and Tsunami

By Samantha Angaiak — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:53:00 AKDT

Wednesday marked the 49th anniversary of the 1964 earthquake that rocked Alaska, generating a deadly tsunami after the 9.2 magnitude temblor.

Flags Lowered, Fund Established for Slain Manokotak VPSO

By Chris Klint — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:20:00 AKDT

State flags were lowered to half-staff Thursday in remembrance of slain Manokotak village public safety officer Thomas Madole, as a memorial fund for his family was established for donations from the public.

Family of Jason Mahi and Off-Duty Anchorage Police Sgt. Recall Walmart Shooting

By Garrett Turner — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:30:00 AKDT

On Saturday afternoon, the family of Midtown Walmart manager Jason Mahi, 33, heard the startling news that he had been shot at work.

Golfing for a Cause: SeaLife Center to Host 7th Annual Mini Golf Tournament

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:20:00 AKDT

The Alaska SeaLife Center will host its seventh annual Miniature Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 6. All proceeds will benefit the Center's Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation program.

Women Inmates Care for Iditarod Dogs

By Dan Carpenter — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:58:00 AKDT

During the Iditarod XLI Trail Sled Dog Race, dropped dogs are flown to Anchorage and taken to the Highland Mountain Correctional Center.

Anchorage Homicide Victim Remembered Through Artwork

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 4 Mar 2013 05:37:00 AKST

Friends and family members are keeping the memory of T.R.E.L. Zawko alive with artwork.

Addicted to Heroin, Part 1: Family Loses Teenage Son To Heroin Overdose

By Abby Hancock — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:30:00 AKST

Anchorage police are seeing a growing trend in heroin use, and say heroin-related deaths outnumber traffic fatalities in recent years. According to Sgt. Kathy Lacey, heroin is becoming the drug of choice for more young people -- with the average age of fatal heroin-overdose victims in Anchorage only 29.

Chugiak High School Wins Elite Cooking Competition at UAA

By Garrett Turner — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:25:00 AKST

The future of Alaska's culinary scene went knife to knife in an Iron Chef style cooking competition held in Anchorage.

Fighting Homelessness: Hundreds Bundle Up for "Walk for Warmth"

By Nancy Lockwood — Sat, 9 Feb 2013 19:50:00 AKST

Hundreds Participate in fundraiser to raise awareness for heating assistance.

The face of homelessness is not just people on the streets, but it's often people and families struggling to make ends meet.

Inside Medical Marijuana: In Washington State, Dispensaries Are A Growing Industry

By Abby Hancock — Fri, 1 Feb 2013 19:53:00 AKST

At Northwest Patient Resource Center, a medical marijuana dispensary in Seattle, Washington, various strains of medical marijuana and hundreds of products infused or made with cannabis, line the shelves. Registered medical marijuana users walk in and select the treatment of their choice, as long as they present the proper paperwork and a form of identification.

F-22 Pilot Flies Young Boy's Letter "Close to Heaven" At His Request

By Abby Hancock — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:26:00 AKST

A Joint Base Richardson-Elmendorf pilot carried out a very special mission on Thursday, after hearing about a unique request from a 9 year-old boy who had lost his father.

Family & Friends Remember T.R.E.L. Zawko

By Nancy Lockwood — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:01:00 AKST

On Saturday, hundreds of friends and family members gathered at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub to remember the life of T.R.E.L. Zawko.

AWCC Mourns the Loss of Jewelie the Deer

By KTUU News Staff — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:40:00 AKST

On Friday, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center mourned the loss of Jewelie, a Sitka black-tail deer, in Portage.

Buzz Aldrin Spreads Inspirational Message at UAA

By Garrett Turner — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:47:00 AKST

In 1969, the world watched Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin make history by taking the first human steps on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission.

Girl Scouts Alaska Represent Only All-Girl Team At Robotics Competition

By Nancy Lockwood — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:18:00 AKST

Nearly 500 aspiring engineers gathered at South Anchorage High School to compete in the FIRST LEGO League robotics state championship Saturday. Six of the 52 teams of kids ages 9-14 were Alaska Girl Scouts, and represented the only all-girl teams in the competition.

Alaskan IBEW Members Head East to Repair Hurricane Sandy Damage

By Jessica Ridgway — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:38:00 AKST

Some members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) in Alaska are headed east to help repair damage caused by Hurricane Sandy nearly three months ago.

ASRC Official Will Attempt Mt. Everest Climb as Fundraiser

By The Associated Press — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:14:00 AKST

An official with an Alaska Native corporation has set his eyes on a big prize.

Anchorage Police Officer Heading to South Korea for Special Olympics

By KTUU News Staff — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:16:00 AKST

An Anchorage Police Department officer will head to South Korea with four Alaskan Special Olympians later this month.

Anchorage's Town Square Transformed into Ice Art Exhibit

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 7 Jan 2013 07:33:00 AKST

An ice carving competition began Friday in Anchorage's town square, located downtown between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue next to the Performing Arts Center. Ice carvers from all across the state and all over the world worked over the weekend to complete their sculptures.

Alaskan Artist Unveils Beer-Inspired Artwork At Anchorage Brewery

By Nancy Lockwood — Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:17:00 AKST

Alaskan Artist Scott Clendaniel unveiled his "Homage to Homebrew", a collection of beer-inspired oil paintings, at The Midnight Sun Brewing Company in South Anchorage Friday.

Teenager Injured Shares Experience in Alyeska Tram Crash

By Abby Hancock — Fri, 4 Jan 2013 19:20:00 AKST

The teenager injured in the New Year’s Eve tram crash at the Alyeska Ski Resort in Girdwood says Friday that she will return once it is operating again, despite the scary experience.

Non-Profits Thrive From PFD Donations

By Adam Pinsker — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:24:00 AKST

For 55 years, The ARC of Anchorage has been there for Alaskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

APD Throws Retirement Party for Lt. Dave Parker

By Samantha Angaiak — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:41:00 AKST

The Anchorage Police Department is saying goodbye this week to a familiar face throughout the community, holding a retirement party for APD spokesperson Lt. Dave Parker at police headquarters Thursday.

Anchorage Drivers Now Filing Minor Accident Reports Online

By Caslon Hatch — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:33:00 AKST

The Anchorage Police Department has changed how it handles minor accidents, with drivers rather than police officers writing up reports for crashes like fender-benders. Officers are now making sure drivers exchange information cards.

Standing Room Only: Alaskans Fill Church For CT Shooting Victims Vigil

By Mallory Peebles & Kuba Wuls — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:41:00 AKST

Monday, December 17, hundreds of Alaskans paid their respect for the victims of Fridays school shooting in Newton, Connecticut.

Hiland Inmates Train Service Dog for Wounded Warrior

By Reba Lean — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:53:00 AKST

The home of Capt. Christopher Harrington is a little fuller after receiving a new family member – Sophie, a golden retriever and newly graduated service dog.

Research Revealed Oldest Known Arctic Skin Boat

By Jessica Ridgway — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:26:00 AKST

The remains of an umiak, which is a type of boat made out of dried animal skin, were discovered among the recently acquired Birnik collection at the University of Alaska Museum of the North. The remains have been dated at 1,000 years old, making these the oldest skin boat fragments in the Arctic North.

Alaska's Moon Rocks Return to the 49th State

By Caslon Hatch — Thu, 6 Dec 2012 18:35:00 AKST

We went to the moon in 1969, a moment where time stopped and the world watched. That same year, President Nixon gave Alaska a gift from outer space, a souvenir from the moon.

Cheating: How Far Will Students Go to Succeed?

By CNBC Business News — Tue, 4 Dec 2012 07:43:00 AKST

The methods students are using to cheat on exams has evolved from the days of writing answers on your wrists. Internet how-to videos, smart phones, and other elaborate electronics are just some of the ways cheating has changed.

Mitzvah Mall Provides Good Deeds as Gifts

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 3 Dec 2012 08:12:00 AKST

Congregation Beth Sholom hosted the fifth "Mitzvah Mall" Sunday afternoon, entry was free.

Four A's Held Candlelight Vigil Saturday

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 3 Dec 2012 07:20:00 AKST

The Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association, also known as the Four A's, held a candlelight vigil on Saturday, December 1st, in honor of World AIDS Day.

Operation Santa Claus Visits Remote Alaskan Villages

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 3 Dec 2012 06:14:00 AKST

Operation Santa Claus visited the remote Alaska community of Venetie on Saturday.

Air Force Band of the Pacific Prepares for Holiday Concert

by Ashleigh Ebert — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:03:00 AKST

The Air Force Band of the Pacific stationed at JBER is practicing for its holiday concert. The concerts take place December 3rd and 4th at the Performing Arts Center. Band members say it's their way of giving back to the Anchorage community.

Star Over the Mountain Lights up Anchorage

By Adam Pinsker — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:08:00 AKST

It's a tradition that dates back several decades. 360 bulbs burning brightly above Anchorage, as the star on Mt. Gordon Lyon was illuminated Friday.

Salvation Army Delivers More Than 500 Thanksgiving Meals

By Abby Hancock — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:54:00 AKST

Salvation Army volunteers packaged and delivered a record number of meals for elderly and homebound individuals this year. The organization received a request for about 510 meals, according to spokeswoman Jenni Ragland.

A Thanksgiving Dinner of Caribou Soup

By Rebecca Palsha — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:39:00 AKST

Marge Nakak tells us the story of how her village would make caribou soup. For her, sometimes it’s more than just what you make, but the circumstances that surround the meal. Every year, for Thanksgiving, she and her family would travel by dog sled to Stebbins. Listen to her describe the trip and see how to make caribou soup.

Living Off The Land -- And Sea -- in Kotzebue

By Rebecca Palsha — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:32:00 AKST

Saima Chase slid onto the ice at Kotzebue Sound, her arms loaded down with two five-gallon drum buckets filled with an ax and pick.

Prison Orchestra Gears Up for Performance

By Adam Pinsker — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:45:00 AKST

In a place that can be lonely, a melody of redemption fills the air.

Church Opens Doors 8 Months After Roof Collapse

By Mallory Peebles & Phil Walczak — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:22:00 AKST

The Abbott Loop Church has been ministering in Anchorage together for 53 years this November. It's a milestone they were able to celebrate back in their home church following 8 months without a place to call home.

Dirty Dining: A Look at Anchorage Health Inspection Reports

By Jason Lamb, Ashleigh Ebert and Chris Klint — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:25:00 AKST

We all enjoy dinner out from time to time, but just how safe are the kitchens where you eat?

McGrath Historical Remains Found Could Predate 1470

By Kortnie Horazdovsky — Fri, 9 Nov 2012 16:35:00 AKST

The ancient remains of three people found in the town of McGrath are expected to be sent off for carbon dating in the next week, but results on some of the materials found around the bodies has added a glimpse into how old they could be.

Holocaust Survivor Living in Alaska Shares Her Story

By Mallory Peebles and Kuba Wuls — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:03:00 AKST

Two Alaska residents were honored Saturday at the ninth annual Jewish Cultural Gala in Anchorage, held to benefit the new Jewish Cultural Campus, for being sparks of light in the darkest chapter of human history.

Newtok, Village on the Edge: Parts 4 & 5.

By Rhonda McBride — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:04:00 AKDT

That phrase, "It takes a village," takes on a whole new meaning if the whole village has to move. But state and federal agencies who have been tracking erosion and the warming climate in the Southwest Alaska community of Newtok say it has best ten or fifteen years before it collapses into the Ninglick River.

Gridiron Dreams Push Barrow Students Beyond Barriers

By Blake Essig — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:07:00 AKDT

High costs, low temperatures and polar bears are only some of the challenges for the people who call Barrow, Alaska home. For more than 4,000 residents of the state's northernmost city, only one thing is for sure: it isn't easy.

Westchester Lagoon Disc Golf Course To Open For Winter Use

By Abby Hancock — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:12:00 AKDT

Anchorage disc-golfers will be able to play on the Westchester Lagoon disc golf course beginning this Friday. The recent cold snap is why the city says it is the perfect time to open the popular course back up, after a sudden closure in the spring that kept disc-golfers out through the summer.

Mother Lawrence Falls On Hard Times

By Mallory Peebles & Catherine Steward — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:35:00 AKDT

A woman from Anchorage known for helping those facing hard times is having a tough time herself. Alice Lawrence, known as "Mother Lawrence," gives out food and clothing to the needy from her two-story house in Mountain View.

Count Basie Orchestra Bandleader Reunites With Mentor From 40 Years Ago

by Jason Lamb — Mon, 8 Oct 2012 16:56:00 AKDT

It's not often we get to see a reunion 40 years in the making, but that's just what took place in Anchorage a couple weeks ago.

Firefighter Reunites With Woman Saved During Mount Marathon Race

By Rebecca Palsha — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 17:37:00 AKDT

Autumn Ludwig looked up the mountain and saw Penny Assman falling.

Alaska Military Crash Wreckage Helps Florida Woman Find Closure

By Adam Pinkser — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:58:00 AKDT

Tonja Anderson finally got as close as she could to her grandfather's final resting place after more than a decade of searching.

Anchorage Shelters Prepare For Winter

By Abby Hancock — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:44:00 AKDT

Anchorage shelters are preparing for what they expect to be another busy winter. Brother Francis shelter hit its maximum capacity of 240 people last week. When that happens, and the temperature is below 45 degrees, Bean's café takes in the overflow.

Unmanned Aircraft: Alaska's New High Tech Frontier

by Rhonda McBride — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:14:00 AKDT

There are several unmanned aircraft sitting on a table at the Alaska Unmanned Aircraft System Interest Group’s annual meeting in Anchorage. They’re just a few pounds and look like something you’d find in a hobby shop.

Three-Year-Old Motocross Star Is Part of Racing Family

by Jason Lamb — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:15:00 AKDT

Chase Anderson is turning a lot of heads at motocross racetracks this season.

Firefighter Completes Marathon After Recovering from Injuries

By Reba Lean — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:55:00 AKDT

He hoped he could do it in 7 hours. Eight hours would have been fine as well. Heck, Larry Hodges just wanted to finish the Equinox Marathon, period.

Math Students Predict 2012 PFD Amount

By Abby Hancock — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:24:00 AKDT

This year's Permanent Fund Dividend check will likely be smaller than last year's amount of $1,174. Before Gov. Sean Parnell announces the dollar amount on Tuesday, Channel 2 left it up to a Clark Middle School math class to calculate a prediction.

Possible APD Officer Loss Could Be State Troopers' Gain

By Abby Hancock — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:26:00 AKDT

A potential $30 million local budget shortfall has some of the Anchorage Police Department's junior officers concerned about layoffs.

Shell Makes History in Chukchi Sea -- Drilling Now Underway

By Dan Fiorucci — Sat, 8 Sep 2012 16:17:00 AKDT

1st Time in 21 Years That Anyone Has Drilled Alaska's Arctic Waters, Searching for Oil

This morning, (Sunday) Shell Oil has begun conducting an historic operation in the Chukchi Sea.

Kenai Borough Makes Good Use of Glass

By Adam Pinsker — Thu, 6 Sep 2012 18:33:00 AKDT

They don’t use any fancy machines or conveyor belts, just a bulldozer to crush glass.

Catholic Social Services Nearly Triples Its Beds for Homeless Moms and Kids in Anchorage

By Dan Fiorucci — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:53:00 AKDT

City Sees Improvement in Credit Rating

Catholic Social Services is getting ready to nearly triple the number of beds it offers to homeless women and their children in the near future.

New High School at Anchorage Jail Educates Young Inmates

by Abby Hancock — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:23:00 AKDT

A new program at the Anchorage Correctional Complex is giving young inmates a chance to earn their high school diploma.

From Pellets to Plants, Chena Renewable Energy Fair Promotes Innovation

by Rhonda McBride and Shawn Wilson — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:09:00 AKDT

When the Renewable Energy Fair started seven years ago at Chena Hot Springs near Fairbanks, a lot of what we saw back then wasn't tried and true. Today, many of those technologies -- wind, solar and biomass -- are in use across Alaska, where some of the highest energy costs in the nation have made necessity the mother of invention.

Resources Available for Male Domestic Abuse Victims

By KTUU News Staff — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:06:00 AKDT

Sexual assault cases in Anchorage are reported often, but Anchorage police say they rarely deal with cases involving a man as the victim.

Sexual assault cases in Anchorage are reported often, but Anchorage police say they rarely deal with cases involving a man as the victim.

Body Exhibit Stirs Controversy

By Adam Pinsker — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:44:00 AKDT

They’re real human bodies frozen in time through a process called plastination.

Assignment Alaska: Alaska Railroad Engine 557's Long Journey Home

by Rhonda McBride and Shawn Wilson — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:29:00 AKDT

It’s been a long journey home for Alaska Railroad Engine 557. This week a semi-truck carried the steam locomotive to a railroad shop in Wasilla for restoration, but her odyssey began in 1944, when she first arrived in Alaska, as part of a World War II effort to move troops and supplies.

ASD Rolls Out Revamped Website

By Neil Torquiano — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:17:00 AKDT

Anchorage School District unveils phase 1 of digital plan

The Anchorage School District launched its revamped website on Monday, August 13, which is phase 1 of a three-phase process over the next year.

Kenai River Sonar System Uses New Technology to Count Kings

By Rhonda McBride — Thu, 9 Aug 2012 01:42:00 AKDT

To fish or not to fish. That has been the big question this summer on the Kenai Peninsula. And the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s new DIDSON sonar system has played a deciding role in that.

Popular Flower Flourishes in Alaska

By Adam Pinsker — Sun, 5 Aug 2012 17:32:00 AKDT

Alaska isn't known for it's abundance of agriculture, but that could be changing thanks to a popular flower.

An Appreciation for Golden Silence

by Catherine Steward — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:39:00 AKDT

Far from the busy streets of Anchorage, just beyond Palmer's last four-way stop and seemingly never-ending construction delays on Fishhook Road, you’ll find a far more serene and scenic destination: Hatcher Pass.

Experts Lead Training on Outdoor Crime Scenes and Buried Body Recovery

by Abby Hancock — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:36:00 AKDT

The State Medical Examiner Office held special training on Tuesday on how to process an outdoor crime scene and properly recover human remains. Members of the Medical Examiner office, along with law enforcement, took part in the training, led by two experts from Washington state- a forensic anthropologist and a deputy sheriff with the King County Sheriff's Office.

Alaska SeaLife Center Announces Birth of Harbor Seal Pup

By Chris Klint — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:00:00 AKDT

The Alaska SeaLife Center announced the birth of a male harbor seal pup to two of the center’s seals Tuesday, marking the mother’s second successful pregnancy in two years.

10,000 Visitors Meet 2,500 Bears at Katmai National Park

By Dan Fiorucci — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:32:00 AKDT

It is one of the least visited National Parks in the United States, but what it lacks in tourists -- it makes up for in wonders.

Rain Doesn't Stop Bear Paw Festival

By: Adam Pinsker — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 21:04:00 AKDT

If mother nature intended to keep people indoors for the day, she failed big time in Eagle River, where thousands braved the rain for the final day of the 27th annual Bear Paw Festival.

Talkeetna Mayor is a Cat Named Stubbs

by Jason Lamb — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:40:00 AKDT

A cat named Stubbs has been the mayor of Talkeetna for nearly all of his life -- no joke.

Alaska Native Storytellers Try to Modernize Traditional Tales

By Tracy Sinclare — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:39:00 AKDT

Alaska Native storytellers are trying to modernize their tales and teach them to a new generation, keeping their traditions alive into the future.

DOT Construction Signs Hacked To Read 'Impeach Obama'

By Todd Walker — Thu, 5 Jul 2012 15:50:00 AKDT

Several electronic road construction signs around Anchorage were hacked late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Alaska Firefighters To Help Battle "Shingle Fire" In Utah

By Abby Hancock — Wed, 4 Jul 2012 12:37:00 AKDT

The Alaska Division of Forestry sent one hundred Alaska firefighters to Utah on Wednesday, to help extinguish a massive wildfire that has spread to more than 8,000 acres since Sunday.

Snow Piles Still Tower Over Anchorage in July

By Ted Land — Wed, 4 Jul 2012 15:25:00 AKDT

Melting Leftovers of Record Winter Requires Extra Work

Bulldozer crews are on the clock this Independence Day, trying to break down mountains of snow, which still tower over some parts of Anchorage after a winter of record snowfall.

"Moving Vietnam Memorial" Wraps Up Week in Anchorage

By Dan Fiorucci — Sun, 1 Jul 2012 18:15:00 AKDT

On Sunday, Anchorage-area residents took their final opportunity to visit what is officially called the "Moving Vietnam Memorial".

Erosion Closes Part of Ship Creek Bike Trail

By Christine Kim — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:17:00 AKDT

Part of the Ship Creek bike trail is off limits due to a serious case of erosion.

Split Second Decision Rules out Taser

By Rebecca Palsha — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:33:00 AKDT

Anchorage police say fewer than half of the department's officers have been issued with Taser stun guns -- including patrol officer Boaz Gionson, who was cleared of wrongdoing by state prosecutors in the fatal June 9 shooting of stick-brandishing man Shane Tasi during a Mountain View confrontation.

Colorado Wildfire Gets Anchorage Thinking About Worst Case Scenario

By Ted Land — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:26:00 AKDT

How Would First Responders Handle Similar Emergency Here?

The massive wildfire burning near Colorado Springs is a reminder to homeowners and first responders in Anchorage of how a similar emergency could easily happen here.

Salazar Announces Offshore Leasing Plan For Alaska's Arctic

by Abby Hancock — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:14:00 AKDT

The Obama administration is preparing to open up more areas in Alaska's Arctic to offshore oil and gas exploration, as Interior Secretary Ken Salazar officially handed his plan off to President Obama and Congress Thursday.

Autistic Boy Gets New Service Dog

Adam Pinsker & Mike Ross — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:27:00 AKDT

A happy ending for an 8-year-old boy with autism, whose service dog disappeared several weeks ago.

Black Bear Cub Enters Bartlett High School

By Jason Lamb and Chris Klint — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:26:00 AKDT

A black bear cub reportedly entered Bartlett High School Wednesday afternoon, according to Anchorage police. Officers have cleared the building and found no sign of the bear.

Assignment Alaska: A Bethel Farmer Pushes into New Frontiers

By Rhonda McBride — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:16:00 AKDT

Alaskans love their pioneers, those who push into new frontiers like Tim Meyers.