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Flattop Overflow Parking Lot Expected to Open before Summer Solstice

By Samantha Angaiak — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:01:00 AKDT

The overflow parking lot at Flattop was expected to open at the start month, but Chugach State Park officials adjusted the opening date and said it should open sometime before summer solstice.

Local Companies Competed in Rowing Fundraiser Sunday

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:56:00 AKDT

A number of local companies came together Sunday for a rowing challenge at Jewel Lake.

Lunchbox: Bear Paw Restaurant

By Chris Klint — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:40:00 AKDT

Bear Paw Restaurant

Registration Still Open for Alaska Run for Women

By Jessica Ridgway — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 08:20:00 AKDT

An event to raise awareness of breast cancer will take place Saturday morning. Individuals wanting to participate may still register today.

Rocky Mountain Elk Calf Born at AWCC Destined for Aleutians

By Chris Klint — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:32:00 AKDT

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center officials say a Rocky Mountain elk calf born there Sunday marks the latest success in a program meant to repopulate parts of the Aleutian Islands with game.

Historic Oscar Anderson House Tours Open for Summer Season

By Jessica Ridgway — Fri, 31 May 2013 08:43:00 AKDT

One of the oldest homes in Anchorage is opening its doors for tours this summer.

Lunchbox: International House of Hot Dogs

By Chris Klint — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:10:00 AKDT

International House of Hot Dogs

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Perform Two Nights in Anchorage

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:41:00 AKDT

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are now performing for two nights at the Sullivan arena in response to the quick sell out of their first show in Anchorage.

Downtown Market and Festival Celebrates Opening Weekend

By Neil Torquiano — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:05:00 AKDT

Summer tradition runs from May 11 to September 8, 2013

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Perform in Anchorage

By Jessica Ridgway — Tue, 7 May 2013 09:14:00 AKDT

American rock icons and seven-time Grammy Award winners, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, will be performing at the Sullivan Arena on August 5 at 7 p.m.

Lunchbox: Bradley House

By Chris Klint — Mon, 6 May 2013 12:00:00 AKDT

Bradley House

Walk & Roll for Hope Takes Place Saturday

By Jessica Ridgway — Fri, 3 May 2013 09:00:00 AKDT

The Hope Community Resources 44th Annual Walk & Roll for Hope event starts Saturday, May 4, at the west end of the Delany Park Strip in Anchorage. Check-in for the event will open at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:00 a.m.

Anchorage Readies Coastal Trail Repair Project

By Mallory Peebles — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:05:00 AKDT

Anchorage's most popular trail will undergo a major overhaul according to the city's Department of Parks and Recreation, with about seven miles of the 10-mile Tony Knowles Coastal Trail slated to see construction.

Lunchbox: Pickle Barrel Deli

By Chris Klint — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:37:00 AKDT

Pickle Barrel Deli

Food Truck Carnival Rounds Up Foodies in Spenard

By Neil Torquiano — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:42:00 AKDT

Lunchbox: Tarascos Mexican Restaurant

By Chris Klint — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:56:00 AKDT

Tarascos Mexican Restaurant

AST Accepting Applications for Fairbanks Citizens Academy

By Jessica Ridgway — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:28:00 AKDT

The Alaska State Troopers are now accepting applications for the first AST Citizen Academy in Fairbanks.

Lunchbox: Ray's Place

By Chris Klint — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:17:00 AKDT

Ray’s Place

Lunchbox: Seward's Folly

By Chris Klint — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:27:00 AKST

Seward’s Folly

Winter Celebration Planned at Eaglecrest

By The Associated Press — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:40:00 AKST

A winter celebration is set to be held at Eaglecrest Ski Area on Saturday.

Anchorage Museum Celebrates Alaska Aviation

By KTUU News Staff — Sat, 9 Feb 2013 19:24:00 AKST

Alaska's rich aviation history comes to life in a new exhibit at the Anchorage Museum.

Lonnie Dupre Says Fatigue Stopped Summit of Denali

By Steve MacDonald — Sat, 2 Feb 2013 12:59:00 AKST

The man who tried to conquer Mount McKinley in the dead of winter returned to flat ground Friday.

Alaskan Volunteers Raise Awareness about Gynecologic Cancer

By Jessica Ridgway — Fri, 1 Feb 2013 03:34:00 AKST

Let Every Woman Know - Alaska kicks off the weekend with a gynecologic cancer awareness event.

Let Every Woman Know - Alaska, an Anchorage-based group of volunteers, is hosting an awareness weekend dedicated to arts, community, education, and awareness of gynecologic cancer. The events start Friday, Februrary 1, and continue until February 3.

Sitka Jazz Fesitval Starts Thursday

By The Associated Press — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:18:00 AKST

The annual Sitka Jazz Festival starts Thursday.

APD Now Recruiting Police Officers

By Jessica Ridgway — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:43:00 AKST

Interested in becoming an Anchorage Police Officer? The Anchorage Police Department is now recruiting.

Lunchbox: Tri-Grill

By Chris Klint — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:14:00 AKST

Tri-Grill

Fishery Biologists Say Lots of Reds, Weak King Run This Summer

By The Associated Press — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:14:00 AKST

State fisheries biologists have come up with their forecast for Chitina dipnetting this summer.

Want to See Brown Bears? Apply for McNeil River Permit

By KTUU News Staff — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:05:00 AKST

If you want to visit one of Alaska’s premier brown bear viewing sites, then you need to get your permit in soon.

Free Entrance to All National Parks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Neil Torquiano — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:51:00 AKST

All national parks will have free entrance on Monday, January 21 in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Local Girl Scouts Troop Adopts Potter Marsh

By Jessica Ridgway — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:34:00 AKST

Anchorage Girl Scout Troop 301 has adopted the popular wildlife-viewing location, Potter Marsh, as a site it will help protect and manage.

Lunchbox: Jackie's Place

By Chris Klint — Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:18:00 AKST

Jackie’s Place

Chena State Recreation Area Makes Best Winter Trips 2013 List

By Jessica Ridgway — Thu, 3 Jan 2013 06:25:00 AKST

The Chena River State Recreation Area, located 26 miles east of Fairbanks, has made National Geographic's list of best winter trips to take in 2013.

Bill Spencer, Former Olympic Nordic Skier, Celebrates Hatcher Pass Ski Area

By KTUU News Staff — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:18:00 AKST

Some have been waiting for this day to come for 30 years – on Friday, a ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening of a designated ski area at Hatcher Pass.

Avalanche Risk High in Southcentral Alaska

By Dan Carpenter — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:45:00 AKST

The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center is predicting a high risk of avalanches in areas south of Anchorage. They say deep snow along Turnagain Arm, and the Chugach and Kenai mountains is resting on early-season weak snow pack.

Lunchbox: Serrano's Mexican Grill

By Chris Klint — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:06:00 AKST

Serrano’s Mexican Grill

Avalanche Risk On The Rise In Chugach Area

By Nancy Lockwood — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:37:00 AKST

The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center has raised the avalanche advisory for the Chugach area to "considerable" above the tree line. This is due to the recent trends in weather.

Lunchbox: Asia Garden

By Chris Klint — Thu, 6 Dec 2012 14:56:00 AKST

Asia Garden

Travel Guidebook Names Fairbanks 2nd Best U.S. Destination to Visit in 2013

By Jessica Ridgway — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 06:32:00 AKST

Lonely Planet, the leading travel guidebook publisher and website, has named Fairbanks the United States' second best destination to visit as part of their annual "Top U.S. Destinations" series. This series recognizes the top 10 U.S. cities and regions as places with good reason to welcome visitors in the coming year.

Anchorage Montessori School Opened Children's Art Show Tuesday

By Jessica Ridgway — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 05:18:00 AKST

The Anchorage Montessori School hosted the opening of their Children's Art Show yesterday, December 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. The art show is a fundraiser and the school is hoping that a little art appreciation will help raise money.

Outdoor Enthusiasts Patiently Await Snowfall

By Adam Pinsker — Sat, 1 Dec 2012 22:35:00 AKST

As the calendar turns to December, many Alaskans are wondering where all the snow is.

The Alaska Dinner Factory Hosts Holiday Cookie Sessions

By Jessica Ridgway — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:24:00 AKST

The Alaska Dinner Factory is hosting multiple "Cookie Sessions" to help ease the stress of holiday baking.

Nome Throws Kaatiluta Festival Celebrating Heritage Month

By Bronwyn Saito — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:47:00 AKST

The community of Nome came together Saturday night in honor of Alaska Native and Native American heritage month.

Alyeska Ski Resort Opens for 2012 Season

By Caslon Hatch — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:20:00 AKST

Lifts at the Alyeska Ski Resort began turning Tuesday, which means the mountain is officially open for the season. But before it opens to the public Wednesday, season pass holders took advantage of the short lines at the slopes.

Raven Roost Cohousing Project Unveiled

Maria Downey — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:22:00 AKST

It's being called a new kind of old fashioned neighborhood and its design plan has now been unveiled.

Lunchbox: Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant

By Chris Klint — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:53:00 AKST

Gwennie’s Old Alaska Restaurant

Avalanche Experts Warn It Could Be A Dangerous Season

By Mallory Peebles — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:36:00 AKST

While outdoor enthusiast are anxious to get on the back country slopes avalanche experts are warning them to be prepared as conditions are dangerous. Wendy Wagner with the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center advises people to check conditions at their website before heading out.

Lunchbox: Pita Pit

By Chris Klint — Fri, 2 Nov 2012 15:20:00 AKDT

Pita Pit

Moose & Motorists to be Safer on New Seward Highway

By Mallory Peebles & Phil Walczak — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:35:00 AKDT

Cutting down trees to cut down on moose related collisions, that's the idea behind this tree and brush trimming project. On Saturday, the Alaska Moose Federation (AMF), along with volunteers, removed vegatation along the westbound direction of the New Seward Highway before O'Malley. The hope is that by taking away their food source the moose will stay away.

Thin Ice Forming Over Waterways

By Mallory Peebles — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:58:00 AKDT

The Anchorage Fire Department said that right now is the most dangerous time for people to be out on freezing waterways. It's because lakes and streams are just beginning to freeze and ice is still thin in many places.

South Anchorage Olive Garden Opens Monday

By Jessica Ridgway — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:15:00 AKDT

Anchorage is now home to two Olive Garden Restaurants.

Lunchbox: Taco King

By Chris Klint — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:23:00 AKDT

Taco King

Lunchbox: Panda Oriental Cuisine

By Chris Klint — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 16:43:00 AKDT

Panda Oriental Cuisine

Therizinosaurs Dinosaur Once Roamed Denali Park, UAF Says

By Ashleigh Ebert — Mon, 1 Oct 2012 17:29:00 AKDT

A science writer at the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks published an article late September about a dinosaur that once roamed in the Denali Park area.

Legends of the Celtic Harp Coming to Alaska

By Jessica Ridgway — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:37:00 AKDT

Performance will take place at the Snow Goose Theater on October 6, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Three of the premier Celtic harpers in the world will be appearing at the Snow Goose Theater on October 6, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne, and Aryeh Frankfurter will take you deep into the myths, magic, and fabled history of this captivating instrument.

Lunchbox: Sis's Cafe and Catering

By Chris Klint — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:55:00 AKDT

Sis's Cafe and Catering

Anchorage Creeks' Rock Cairn Artist Stacks Stones

By Shawn Wilson — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:33:00 AKDT

A peculiar sight has popped up in creeks across Anchorage -- sculptures called rock cairns, standing in the water. Channel 2 finally caught up with the mystery man behind the stacked stones, to ask him how and why he created such memorable works of art.

Lunchbox: La Mex

By Chris Klint — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:30:00 AKDT

La Mex

Moose Hunting Season Underway In Alaska -- But Hunting for Bargains Seems to Come First

By KTUU News Staff — Sat, 1 Sep 2012 21:24:00 AKDT

Moose Hunting season got underway throughout most of Alaska Saturday.

Lunchbox: Teriyaki Box

By Chris Klint — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:32:00 AKDT

Teriyaki Box

Glen Alps Construction

By: Blake Essig — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:25:00 AKDT

Construction on a new parking lot began early this week at one of Anchorage¿s most popular recreational areas, with the hopes of alleviating a nagging problem.

Construction on a new parking lot began early this week at one of Anchorage’s most popular recreational areas, with the hopes of alleviating a nagging problem.

Lunchbox: Brown Bag Sandwich Co.

By Chris Klint — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:00:00 AKDT

Brown Bag Sandwich Co.

Alaska Zoo Debuts Eagle Aviary

By KTUU News Staff — Thu, 9 Aug 2012 14:00:00 AKDT

The Alaska Zoo held a debut Wednesday for its new eagle aviary and moved two bald eagles into the facility, including a 39-year-old eagle named “Tiska.”

Lunchbox: Sunrise Grill and Pancake House

By Chris Klint — Tue, 7 Aug 2012 14:14:00 AKDT

Sunrise Grill and Pancake House

Father and Son Give More Details on Kenai River Bear Cub Rescue

by Rhonda McBride and Bronwyn Saito — Fri, 3 Aug 2012 22:32:00 AKDT

Three men. An iPhone. And a bear cub. They came together at an eddy of the Kenai River and neither one of them will ever be the same again.

Lunchbox: Table 6 Restaurant

By Chris Klint — Fri, 3 Aug 2012 13:47:00 AKDT

Table 6 Restaurant

Kenai River Bear Cub Rescue Captured on Youtube

By KTUU News Staff — Fri, 3 Aug 2012 13:13:00 AKDT

Matanuska Glacier, A Day Full of Surprises

By Marti Glaser — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:28:00 AKDT

The Matanuska Glacier is one of the oldest accessible glacial formations accessible in the United States. Located just 2 hours by car, northeast of Anchorage, it is one of Alaska’s most visited natural treasures.

Lunchbox: City Diner

By Chris Klint — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:57:00 AKDT

City Diner

Lunchbox: Ruby's Cafe

By Chris Klint — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:37:00 AKDT

Ruby's Café

Lunchbox: Charlie's Bakery and Chinese Cuisine

By Chris Klint — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:32:00 AKDT

Charlie’s Bakery and Chinese Cuisine

Lunchbox: Hula Hands Polynesian Restaurant

By Chris Klint — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:28:00 AKDT

Hula Hands Polynesian Restaurant

Lunchbox: Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop

By Chris Klint — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:21:00 AKDT

Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop

Lunchbox: Taco-Loco

By Chris Klint — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:34:00 AKDT

Taco-Loco

Lunchbox: AJ's Rib A Go Go

By Chris Klint — Fri, 8 Jun 2012 13:46:00 AKDT

AJ’s Rib A Go Go

Lunchbox: Kogi Asian Buffet

By Chris Klint — Fri, 1 Jun 2012 19:50:00 AKDT

Kogi Asian Buffet

Lunchbox: Peppercini's Deli House

By Chris Klint — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:26:00 AKDT

Peppercini’s Deli House

Alaska Bird and Farm Animal Rescue Welcomes Miniature Horse

By Samantha Angaiak — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:40:00 AKDT

The Alaska Bird and Farm Animal Rescue, an animal education rehabilitation and petting farm, welcomed a "miniature" addition to their group this spring.

Municipal Greenhouse Workers Prepare for Planting Annual Flowers

Samantha Angaiak — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:02:00 AKDT

Workers at the Municipal Greenhouse are preparing to plant flowers for the Anchorage area. They said they are waiting for the temperatures to warm up before they set the baskets up around downtown.

Lunchbox: Uncle Joe's Pizzeria

By Chris Klint — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:07:00 AKDT

Uncle Joe's Pizzeria

Turnagain Arm Bore Tides Produce Images of Beauty, Power

By Rebecca Palsha and Chris Klint — Tue, 8 May 2012 16:14:00 AKDT

Turnagain Arm bore tides have been turning out lots of photographers this year -- just ask John Gomes.

Governor Announces Summer Picnic Dates

By Ashleigh Ebert — Tue, 8 May 2012 15:37:00 AKDT

The Governor wants to spend some time with you this summer. Today he announced the dates for the Governor's Family Picnics.

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Names Baby Musk Ox

Samantha Angaiak — Mon, 7 May 2012 20:47:00 AKDT

On Monday, representatives from the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center released the name of this season's first-born baby musk ox.

Lunchbox: Spenard Roadhouse

By Rebecca Palsha — Mon, 7 May 2012 12:59:00 AKDT

Spenard Roadhouse

Lunchbox: Johnny Chicago's

By Chris Klint — Fri, 4 May 2012 13:57:00 AKDT

Johnny Chicago’s

Lunchbox: Pho Vietnam

By Ted Land — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:47:00 AKDT

Pho Vietnam

Lunchbox: Kobe Teppayaki House

By Chris Klint — Fri, 6 Apr 2012 18:24:00 AKDT

Kobe Teppayaki House

Alaska Southeast Chinook Salmon Harvest Quota Announced

By Samantha Angaiak — Mon, 2 Apr 2012 12:55:00 AKDT

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced 2012’s Southeast Chinook salmon harvest quota on March 29.

Alaska Denali Road Open to Savage River

By the Associated Press — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:56:00 AKDT

The road at Denali National Park and Preserve is opening to mile 15.

Lunchbox: Originale: A Taste of Italy

By Rebecca Palsha — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:40:00 AKDT

Originale: A Taste of Italy

Denali Park Road Open to Mile 13

By the Associated Press — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:58:00 AKDT

In what is a sure sign of spring, the park road at Denali National Park and Preserve is open to mile 13.

Lunchbox: Alaska Bagel Restaurant

By Chris Klint — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:29:00 AKDT

Alaska Bagel Restaurant

Lunchbox: Middle Way Cafe

By Chris Klint — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:16:00 AKDT

Middle Way Café

Lunchbox: Nino's Italian Eatery

By Chris Klint — Fri, 9 Mar 2012 19:49:00 AKST

Editor's note: Nino's Italian Eatery has closed since the writing of this review.

Lunchbox: Oriental Express

By Chris Klint — Fri, 2 Mar 2012 15:31:00 AKST

Oriental Express

Lunchbox: Cafe Croissant

By Chris Klint — Thu, 1 Mar 2012 16:01:00 AKST

Café Croissant

Lunchbox: Tommy's Burger Stop

By Chris Klint — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:14:00 AKST

Tommy’s Burger Stop

Lunchbox: Vallartas Mexican Restaurant

By Chris Klint — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:34:00 AKST

Vallartas Mexican Restaurant

Lunchbox: Olive Garden

By Chris Klint — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:22:00 AKST

Olive Garden

Lunchbox: Kriner's Diner

By Chris Klint — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:14:00 AKST

Kriner’s Diner

Lunchbox: Arctic Roadrunner

By Chris Klint — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:55:00 AKST

Arctic Roadrunner