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Actor Dennis Quaid Coming to Dixon For ‘Reagan’ Film Premiere
I always thought I was what I considered a "movie guy." I'm usually on top of hearing about films being cast, produced, and released. So, you can imagine my shock and disappointment when I found myself standing outside a movie theater in Anchorage, Alaska, and saw a poster—for the first time, mind you—advertising a movie called Reagan starring Dennis Quaid.
Alaska Art Alliance helps get people off the street and making art
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A unique program is helping Alaska Native men become skillful carvers and — in some cases — earn enough income to get them off the streets. The Alaska Art Alliance is located on Fourth Avenue, wedged between a bar and a small grocery store. Seven days a week, 365 days a year, the buzzing of drills can be heard from a studio in the back. It’s filled with Alaska Native men carving ivory.
Peltola, 2 Republicans advance in Alaska House race
Alaska Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola (D) advanced from Tuesday’s primary to the November general election, as expected, for what will be a hotly contested House race this fall, Decision Desk HQ has projected. Republicans Nick Begich and Nancy Dahlstrom were also projected to advance. Peltola is seeking a second full term representing Alaska’s at-large district…
Matt Gaetz's primary is the last stop on Kevin McCarthy's revenge tour
Rep. Matt Gaetz’s primary in Florida on Tuesday presents the last opportunity for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy to exact revenge on the Republicans who ousted him last year. Gaetz, however, is the heavy favorite as he faces Navy veteran Aaron Dimmock in Tuesday’s primary, when voters head to the polls in Florida, Wyoming and Alaska.
Live results: Alaska at-large primary
Voters in Alaska’s at-large congressional district are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the state’s nonpartisan primary election. Twelve candidates, including two Democrats and four Republicans, are running for the state’s at-large House seat. Other candidates are running as nonpartisans, or with the No Labels and Alaska Independence Party. Incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola…
Disaster Drill at Ted Stevens Airport Wednesday: Parking, Emergency Vehicles Affected
A disaster drill is planned for Wednesday at Ted Stevens International in Anchorage. Airport officials say it will be happening at the North Terminal. Because of that, sections of the parking lot there will be blocked off. There will also be an increased presence of emergency vehicles at the airport...
Alaskan hunter ‘seriously injured’ in bear attack, then accidentally shot by companions
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A hunter in Alaska was left “seriously injured” after he was attacked by a brown bear and then accidentally shot by companions trying to fend it off, according to an ABC News report. The 32-year-old man was reportedly airlifted to a hospital in Anchorage after receiving first aid treatment on site.
Western Alaska Yup’ik village floods as river rises from a series of storms
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Storm-battered residents in the western Alaska village of Napakiak were preparing for the third storm in a week Tuesday, days after a minister had to use a front loader to free people from flooded homes. Napakiak, a Yup’ik village of about 350 residents in the...
West Anchorage blanks Colony in season-opening statement
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It took all but about 30 seconds of West Anchorage’s season opener against Colony to prove why the Eagles are the defending state champions and the team to beat in Alaska. On the Eagles’ opening drive, senior running back Zephaniah Sailele took a handoff and...
BYU scientists visit Alaska to study Alzheimer’s in Pacific Islander and Indigenous elders
Scientists from Brigham Young University in Utah visited Alaska in early August to research Alzheimer’s disease in Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native and American Indian elders. The research is funded by a federal grant. Dr. Justina Tavana, a lead researcher who was raised in Samoa, said the populations...
Alaska Future Farmers of America experiences record growth
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Future Farmers of America reached more than 1 million members last year, with Alaska memberships increasing nearly 75% since 2022, staff said. As the Alaska State Fair ramps up this week, four Alaskan FFA members in leadership had their hands full working through their itinerary. FFA...
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