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Tragic Accident: Texas Man Plummets To Death In Alaskan Waterfall
Texas is not known for large, cascading waterfalls, and our opportunities for river rafting are somewhat limited. It's not surprising that an adventurous soul would travel thousands of miles to experience the thrill of the water in Alaska. Sadly, that adventure ended tragically for one Texas man. Larry Keith Erwin,...
Bristol Palin Reveals Son Tripp Moved Back to Alaska to be Closer to Father, Rest of Family
Courtesy of Bristol Palin/Instagram The first day of school is a big deal for just about any parent — and Bristol Palin is no exception. The mother of three took to Instagram on Wednesday, August 14, to celebrate the start of the school year, sharing a shot of her daughters Sailor, 8, and Atlee, 7, […]
Southeast Alaska tribe continues hands-on response to glacial flooding
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A southeast Alaska tribe is continuing to respond to a glacial outburst that flooded some 290 homes in Juneau, the state capital. Early estimates show around 14.6 billion gallons of water were released from an ice dam on the Mendenhall Glacier. That’s according to Aaron Jacobs, a senior service hydrologist at the National Weather Service office in […]
Two Alaska State Troopers charged with assault stemming from Kenai mix-up
Two Alaska State Troopers, Joe Miller (not the former U.S. Senate candidate) and Jason Woodruff, have been charged with misdemeanor assault stemming from a May 24 incident on the Kenai Peninsula. In an email obtained by the Landmine, Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell told Department of Public Safety Employees, “Over...
Mendenhall River flooding update: crisis canines in Juneau, JCF relief fund open
Mendenhall River flooding update: crisis canines in Juneau, JCF relief fund open. Today offered opportunities to reflect on the generosity of those within and without our community as a number of new support resources became available to those affected by the flood—including some arriving on four legs. Take a...
Fort Wainwright helicopter unit does medical evacuations throughout northern Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Housed in a hangar at Fort Wainwright’s Ladd Army Airfield, a helicopter unit responds to emergencies throughout the northern half of the 49th state. According to Staff Sgt. Beau McIntosh with Charlie Company 1-52 General Support Aviation Battalion, “We respond to anything and everything that...
‘They took my girl’s life’: Family wants answers after 16-year-old daughter dies in police shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A family in Alaska says the police department killed their teen daughter just a month after they celebrated her 16th birthday. Easter Leafa turned 16 in July but she died Tuesday night in a shooting involving Anchorage police - the same week she was going to start her junior year of high school at Bettye Davis East High.
Local students get park renamed to honor Chitose, Anchorage’s Japanese sister city
The Anchorage Assembly has renamed one of the city’s parks after its first sister city, following a push from a group of local students. Students from Sand Lake Elementary School lobbied the Assembly to change the name of Sand Lake Park to Chitose Park in honor of the Japanese city.
Man charged in alleged lower Kuskokwim River boat theft spree
A man has been charged with four counts of felony vehicle theft for an alleged boat theft spree on the lower Kuskokwim River. According to charging documents, 20-year-old Joshua Jackson stole boats in Kwethluk, Akiachak, Tuluksak, and Lower Kalskag during a roughly one and a half month period beginning in June 2024.
Explainer: Cause of massive Railbelt power outage remains unknown after ‘load shedding’ event
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As the exact cause of Monday’s power outage — which left tens of thousands of people in Anchorage and Mat-Su in the dark — remains under investigation, Chugach Electric leaders are explaining the deliberate, precautionary process known as “load shedding” used to prevent a widespread Railbelt outage.
Family of man killed by Anchorage police files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of an Anchorage man killed by police in May is suing the four officers who fired at him. The wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for Alaska against officers Jacob Jones, Jacob Ostolaza, Noel Senoran and James Stineman. The state’s...
Anchorage Schools Overhaul Start Times for Better Sleep, Academic Gains
Just a few more sleeps before the first day of school for a lot of kids in Anchorage. And sleep has certainly been a topic of conversation lately. School start times are getting a major overhaul this year because of it. High school, middle, and elementary school start times will...
Where’s Otis the bear? Fans of Katmai cam bruin are concerned
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - There’s an old saying that no matter how busy or crazy your life can get, it’s still business as usual in the woods. The Katmai Brown Bear Cam at Brooks Falls is a wonderful reminder of that. The livestream camera catches a lot of...
AOTW: Keira DeLand sets off for next level after crushing Alaska’s golf courses
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Following a season during which the Lee University Flames placed 10th in the NCAA Women’s Division II Golf National Championships, the team is reaching out to the 49th State to upgrade its lineup. Palmer native Keira DeLand has now officially set off on her collegiate...
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