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Lower 48 police department explains different body camera policy after 4 Anchorage police shootings
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As Anchorage welcomed its new mayor on Monday, some of the public were in protest. During Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s inauguration in Town Square Park, members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation could be heard protesting nearby, calling for not only the immediate release of body camera video for the officer-involved shootings, but also the creation of a civilian oversight committee.
Cross confirmation fails at Assembly Meeting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A special assembly meeting was held on Tuesday afternoon. The first item on the agenda was the confirmation of Bianca Cross as the Anchorage Police Chief. Cross had been appointed to that position by former Mayor Dave Bronson. The question came up of what to do...
Planned expedition to mark 100th anniversary of Iditarod serum run
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Jonathan Hayes is the owner of the Poland Springs Seppala Kennels in Maine. His kennel is made up of dogs of the Seppala Siberian Husky breed. Hayes says his dogs are registered descendants of Leonhard Seppala’s dog team that participated in the life-saving serum run to Nome in 1925.
Anchorage's Taku Lake Skate Park to Receive $2.1M Upgrade, Largest in City
The skate park at Taku Lake in Anchorage is getting some massive upgrades. The Anchorage Parks Foundation tells Your Alaska Link the $2.1 million project has been about four years in the making. The new and improved skate park will feature an in-the-ground bowl for skaters. And when it's all...
Suzanne LaFrance Sworn In as Anchorage's First Female Mayor Amidst Celebration
Suzanne LaFrance has been sworn into office officially making her the city's first-ever elected female mayor. Hundreds came out to Town Square Park in Anchorage to witness the big day. A giant American flag was displayed proudly over the center of town.
NuVision Credit Union, Anchorage Cops for Community Launch Annual Winter Gear Drive
This is probably the last thing we want to talk about in the middle of summer. But do you have any cold-weather gear to spare?. NuVision Credit Union and Anchorage Cops for Community once again teaming up for their big clothesline project. This annual clothing drive aims to ensure that...
Governor’s vetoes whittle list of funded Alaska Long Trail projects to four
Only four of nine projects that the Legislature funded this year as part of an envisioned Alaska Long Trail network survived Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto pen. Dunleavy’s vetoes left a bit over $1.1 million of the $3.7 million in Alaska Long Trail projects that lawmakers approved in their capital budget. Steve Cleary, executive director of […] The post Governor’s vetoes whittle list of funded Alaska Long Trail projects to four appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Anchorage’s Mobile Medics International to respond to aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A team from Anchorage-based nonprofit Mobile Medics International says they plan to fly to Jamaica Thursday to provide medical care once Hurricane Beryl passes through the country. The hurricane was upgraded to a category 5 storm Monday, and has already swept through Grenada and Bermuda. Beryl...
State races to battle erosion threatening Glenn Highway in Sutton
SUTTON, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Department of Transportation is working to mitigate a section of the Glenn Highway currently threatened by the fast-moving waters of the Matanuska River. Higher river levels have led to rapid erosion over the past few weeks, which has claimed around 100 feet of the...
Palmer’s Levi Hopkins strikes gold at U23 Pan-American Games
The Americas didn’t stand a chance against Palmer’s Levi Hopkins. The former Alaska state wrestling champion out of Colony High didn’t yield a point in three matches at the U23 Pan-American Games in Santiago, Colombia. Hopkins outscored opponents 32-0 to claim the gold medal as the 202-pound...
Anchorage Rotary Seeks Volunteers for Annual Field of Honor Commemoration
The Anchorage International Rotary Club needs help to keep one annual Fourth of July tradition going strong. The group is looking for volunteers to put up flags and help create this year's Field of Honor.
Anchorage residents get out and celebrate Independence Day
Many flags were waving and a patriotic spirit was in the air to celebrate Independence Day in Anchorage. There were a ton of people lining the streets, all for the parade, as well as many more in the park ship, all for the 4th of July festivities. A lot of...
Lea Anne York (Barela)
Lea Anne York (Barela), age 59, passed away from natural causes while surrounded by loved ones on June 11, 2024. Born to Carol and Gilbert Barela, Lea Anne grew up in Globe, Arizona, with her seven siblings. As a military wife, she spent most of her early adult life traveling until the summer of 1997, when she and her former husband, Bill, settled their family in Wasilla, Alaska.
Can You Believe It? The 2025 Iditarod Kicks Off in Just 8 Months
Can you believe that in 8 months the 2025 Iditarod will be getting underway? Over the weekend, the Iditarod Musher Signup and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic was held at trail headquarters in Wasilla.
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