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Alaskan Carrs, Safeway Stores Face Closure Amid Kroger-Albertsons Merger
An update on the proposed Kroger-Albertson merger and how this may impact where Alaskans buy their groceries. Eighteen Carrs Safeway stores across the state might be sold off and closed if that merger goes through and the Carrs here along the Debarr Road in Anchorage is one of them. We've...
Photos of a third possible victim released, as prosecutors seek life sentence for killer Brian Smith.
Prosecutors have released photographs of a possible third victim in the case of Brian Smith, who was convicted in February of killing two Alaska Native women. The images came from one of Smith’s many cell phones and were included in a sentencing memorandum filed last week, just ahead of Smith’s sentencing, which is set to begin this Friday morning.
Police body cam legislation to be introduced by Anchorage Assembly leaders
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Three members of the Anchorage Assembly have proposed legislation that will be introduced next week concerning the release of police body camera footage in the municipality. In a statement, members Daniel Volland, Meg Zaletel, and Felix Rivera wrote that the proposal calls for the release of...
Heavy rain for Southwest Alaska with moderate drought forming in Southeast
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage managed to warm to 70 degrees Wednesday, marking our sixth such time this year. This came as a stretch of sunshine stayed with us into the afternoon hours, leading to the warmer weather. With clouds and rain back in the forecast for the time being, temperatures will remain in the 60s.
New East Anchorage mountain bike trails open after 2 dads advocated for them for years
After two decades of dreaming about it, 122 hours of volunteer labor and thousands of shovels full of dirt, new mountain bike trails opened at Anchorage’s Russian Jack Springs Park on Tuesday. The singletrack trails were dreamed up by two dads in the neighborhood who wanted a spot nearby...
Anchorage police release more details on latest officer-involved shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The fifth officer-involved shooting in less than eight weeks happened early Monday morning when police were called to a gas station on Bragaw Street. It started, according to police, when 51-year-old Damien Dollison pointed a shotgun at another man who was sitting in a parked vehicle...
Daughter of Big Lake woman who was fatally struck by motorcycle speaks out
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A 79-year-old woman died tragically after being struck by a motorcycle on a paved walking path near Big Lake on Monday. Debbie Bitney, daughter of Nadara Williams, said her mother was on a walk with one of her best friends when the dirt bike hit her. Bitney says her mother was born in Anchorage, moved out of state, then moved to Big Lake about three years ago.
Anchorage Officer Involved in Two Recent Shootings; APD Chief Addresses Concerns
One Anchorage police officer was involved in two recent officer-involved shootings. APD Chief Sean Case says it all started Monday when two men, both armed, got into an argument near the Circle K Gas Station on Bragaw Street. Damien Dollison, 51, shot the other man and then walked into the...
New Anchorage Police Chief Addresses Surge in Officer-Involved Shootings
It’s now been about a week since the new Anchorage Police Chief has been on the job. Your Alaska Link's Trill Gates got the chance to sit down one-on-one with Chief Sean Case. “Whether you love the police, hate the police, have an issue with the police, need our...
Anchorage Police update latest officer involved shooting
Police confirmed the shattered windshield of a patrol car was caused by a responding officer shooting at the suspect from inside the car, although police said the suspect was likely struck by shots fired after the officers exited their vehicle.
Former City of Houston treasurer sees prison time for pair of embezzlement schemes
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason sentenced the former treasurer for the City of Houston, Alaska to two and a half years in prison Tuesday for wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion. Court documents say 67-year-old Jess Adams abused his exclusive access to city accounting...
Two months after announcing purchasing arrangements, Contango completes acquisition of HighGold
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Fairbanks-based mining company Contango ORE announced Wednesday that it has completed the acquisition of HighGold Mining. The deal, reportedly costing Contango about $37 million, gives the Fairbanks company control of the 21,000-acre Johnson Tract southwest of Anchorage. That tract contains the JT Deposit, HighGold’s “flagship” asset, which has gold, zinc, copper and silver deposits.
Your Alaska Link's Trill Gates Thanks Anchorage for Celebrating Alaska Flag Day
Your Alaska Link's Trill Gates thanked everyone who came out to the big Alaska Flag Day event in Anchorage. Every year on July 9 we remember the first-ever raising of the state's flag. #AlaskaFlagDay #TrillGates #AnchorageEvents\ #HonoraryChair #CommunityCelebration. Your Alaska Link's Trill Gates Thanks Anchorage for Celebrating Alaska Flag Day.
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