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Austin says Chinese, Russian aircraft near Alaska was first detected joint flight
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday the joint Chinese and Russian aircraft flight near Alaskan airspace a day earlier was the “first time” the U.S. has detected a joint flight between the two nations. Austin, speaking at a press conference at the Pentagon, said it was “not a surprise” to detect the Russian and Chinese…
Brown bear seen swimming near Kenai's personal use fishery
Earlier this week, a brown bear was spotted by multiple fishermen swimming in the mouth of the Kenai River near Kenai’s personal use fishery. A video of the bear was posted to Facebook and has since gained more than 70,000 views. Although bears swimming in the mouth of the...
Aleutian Airway to resume service in Homer
Aleutian Airways is returning to Homer this fall. The airline began flying between Anchorage and Homer last year on Sept. 19. They suspended services nearly seven months later due to a repaving project at the Homer Airport making the runway too narrow during the summer. The airline is scheduled to...
In third act of Anchorage’s accounting ‘cautionary tale,’ a CFO races to close $147M deal
Anchorage’s finance bureaucrats pulled off a flurry of technical, but critically important tasks on a very compressed timeline in the last few weeks that culminated with $147 million being wired into city accounts on Thursday. That money represents the will of Anchorage voters to invest in city and school...
Alaska’s JT Thor makes 1st Olympic appearance with South Sudan basketball
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A man who once dropped dimes at West Anchorage High School is now off to compete on the Olympic stage. Former Eagle and 2021 NBA Draft Selection JT Thor is set to hit the world stage competing alongside the South Sudan basketball in Group C of the Paris Games Men’s Basketball Group Stage.
Multicultural Festival Takes Over Downtown Anchorage This Weekend
The Multicultural Festival is happening from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday in Townsquare Park. There will be education booths set up, along with food trucks and a beer garden. Lots of performances highlighting different cultures are planned along with a concert by the Plain White T's. Odds are you know the band's biggest hit "Hey There Delilah."
New Providence House in Anchorage to Offer Free Housing for Seniors in Need
There's a new facility in Anchorage that's meant to help those who are older and experiencing homelessness. Providence Alaska is behind the permanent housing facility in midtown. It's specifically for those who are 55 and older and don't have a place to live. It's called Q’et’en Qenq’a which means Elder’s...
Human remains found inside burned home in Aniak after gunshots heard by residents
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Authorities are investigating a house fire in the Southwest town of Aniak after human remains were found inside the burned structure in the hours after gunshots were heard in the area. The Alaska State Troopers reported that gunfire was heard in the area of the home...
Three Executives Promoted at Global Credit Union
Three Anchorage-based employees earn promotions to the executive team at Global Credit Union. As the Anchorage-based co-op extends its reach beyond Alaska, promotions such as these recognize the organization’s internal talent. Jessica Graham is now Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. In her new role, she is responsible...
For Anchorage teens in search of summer work, odd jobs are a profitable niche
Mica Mckee grabbed cleaner and microfiber cloths from a large blue bucket of supplies and got to work detailing a car in Anchorage. She cleaned crumbs from the seat, wiped dust from the dashboard and wiped muddy footprints from the door. It was only 1 p.m. and it wasn’t even...
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