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New Air Traffic Control Tower in Anchorage Will Be Tallest Building in Alaska
Airport officials in Anchorage gave a first look at the plans for a giant new air traffic control tower. The FAA-led project will replace the old tower at Ted Stevens International Airport which has been around since the 70s. "It's just kind of reaching the end of its life. The...
Cook Inlet Housing awarded $6M in federal grant to build affordable housing for Alaska Native families
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A top official from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is in Alaska this week to award funding to increase the number of homes available for low-income Alaska Native Families. Principal Deputy Assistant Richard Monocchio made the announcement Monday at the Alaska Native Heritage...
Former West basketball player scores 6 points, 7 rebounds as South Sudan earns 1st-ever Olympic victory
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - For decades, the game of basketball has had its fair share of Cinderella-esque stories. The 2024 Paris Olympics provided another this week. Competing in the nation’s first-ever Olympics, South Sudan basketball checked off another box, defeating Puerto Rico 90-79 in game 1 of Group C play.
Anchorage Assembly Proposes New Rules for E-Bike Classifications and Usage
Some people like to take their e-bikes out for a spin around Anchorage. Now, the Anchorage Assembly is proposing some rules on exactly where people are allowed to ride e-bikes. "The little bit kind of like a finer definition between different types of e-bikes based on how the meter works...
Grant funding announced for Native American-owned small businesses
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a funding opportunity for Native American-owned small businesses with the pilot Native American Trade Expansion Program (NATEP). The program offers $240,000 in grants for the purpose of expanding export opportunities for Native American-owned small businesses. However, the deadline to submit...
Alaska comp commission improperly created ‘buddies’ exemption
The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Commission exceeded its authority in unilaterally creating a “buddies” exception when it found a man who was injured while helping his friend construct an outbuilding was not entitled to workers compensation benefits, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday. The state high court said...
Anchorage fire chief discusses challenges mentioned in mayor’s transition report
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A transition report released last week from former Mayor Dave Bronson’s administration is now triggering questions surrounding the impact it will have on public safety and city services. The report described upcoming challenges for the city across multiple departments as Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration takes...
Fairbanks gas station engulfed in flames after vehicle catches fire
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - On Friday, July 26, at approximately 7 p.m. a car caught fire at the Circle K off Johansen, located on Harold Bentley Avenue. The burning vehicle was parked next to a fuel pump at the time. As a result, the heat from the fire caused damage to the pump, as well as to other property at the gas station.
Eagle River’s Kelter calls home to Alaska hot off Olympic medal win with U.S. Rugby
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - For as many rugby accomplishments that Alev Kelter had compiled in her decorated career, one still eluded the 33-year-old talent from Eagle River. That was until Tuesday morning. Kelter put the U.S. on the board late in the first half and teammate Alex Sedrick scored the...
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