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Large quantities of roofing nails dumped on the Glenn Hwy, APD says
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - While most people in Eagle River were preparing for firework celebrations on July 3, Bryan Brenner was fixing an unexpected flat tire. As Brenner quickly came to discover, he wasn’t alone. Brenner and a close friend were some of the Eagle River residents who have...
Klaire Rhodes claims Mount Marathon women’s crown with one of the fastest times in history
Klaire Rhodes kept looking over her shoulder as she raced toward the Mount Marathon finish line in first place Thursday afternoon in Seward. No pursuer was in sight. The only people near her were the thousands of fans lining the streets, many with arms outstretched in the hope of high-fiving the soon-to-be champion.
Meet James Harris, Bethel's new police chief and public safety director
Bethel’s new Chief of Police started work on July 1. James Harris comes to Alaska from New Mexico with 32 years of experience in law enforcement. Before taking the job in Bethel, Harris served as police chief in Belen, New Mexico, beginning in 2019. Harris will also serve in...
Interior anglers stay on top for the Halibut Derby
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) -Another week of halibut fishing is in the books down in Valdez, and it was another week of settling in atop the leaderboard for 12-year-old Summer Ruge. Ruge caught her 159.4-pounder on May 27th, and anglers young and old have yet to dethrone her since then. Tim...
David Norris crushes Mount Marathon record for his fifth victory in Seward’s famous mountain race
No need for fireworks tonight. What David Norris did today on Mount Marathon dims any prospect of a more dazzling display this Fourth of July in Alaska. Norris put on a show for the ages Thursday morning in Seward, unleashing an explosion of uphill power that carried him to a spectacular record and a stunning victory in the Super Bowl of Alaska sports.
Palmer’s Coby Marvin wins third straight Mount Marathon junior title while Seward’s Olive Jordan claims first
Palmer’s Coby Marvin was marvelous once again in Seward as he won the Mount Marathon juniors race for the third straight year. Marvin was the first racer at the halfway point, and he was the first to cross the finish line in Thursday’s juniors race, which included 300 boys and girls who ran together but were separated in the results.
Wedding Bells: Vernon C. Rock Jr. and Kelly M. Ningeulook
Vernon C. Rock Jr and Kelly M. Ningeulook were united in marriage June 3, 2024 at the Shishmaref Lutheran Church in Shishmaref, Alaska. The bride is the daughter of Alfred and Carol Ningeulook of Shishmaref, and granddaughter of Willa Seetomona of Shishmaref. The groom is the son of Vernon C....
New Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance Announces Key Appointments to Team
Just days after her inauguration the new mayor of Anchorage has announced a few additions to her team. A deputy chief of staff and a policy director are among the latest appointments made by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. She's also dubbed two "special assistants" to focus on homelessness and health as well as housing and transportation.
Homer, Alaska and Teshio, Japan: 40 Years as Sister Cities
On April 7, 1984, the City of Homer and Teshio City, Hokkaido, Japan established a sistership affiliation through Sister Cities International. In this episode of Coffee Table, KBBI marks the 40th anniversary of the Sister Cities with guests:. Megumi Beams - Sister City Liaison/Interpreter. Dave Berry - 40th Anniversary Sister...
Live blog: 26-year-old Alaskan wins Mount Marathon women’s crown
2:55 p.m. - Anchorage mountain runner takes women’s title. One year after a mother in her 40s claimed the women’s title, the 2024 Mount Marathon title went to a 26-year-old. Klaire Rhodes, of Anchorage, finished first in the women’s Mount Marathon, which featured several hundred runners. The professional...
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