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Bear Cub Captured After Month-Long Sojourn in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Department of Fish and Game successfully captured a brown bear cub on Thursday afternoon after it had been…
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Trump Seeks to Disqualify Dan J. Sullivan from Ballot Amid Ongoing Voting in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - President Trump has shown strong opposition to Petersburg’s Dan Sullivan, who is vying for a Senate position under the same…
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Anchorage Fire Department’s Pink Engine Aims to Raise Cancer Awareness
In Anchorage, Alaska, the local fire department features a distinctive pink fire engine, Miss Carol, designed to attract attention and raise awareness about breast…
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Anchorage Welcomes Ermine Skate’s First Retail Shop and New Skate Blade
Ermine Skate debuted its first retail storefront in Anchorage on Tuesday, with owner Paxson Woelber participating in a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Fairbanks Fire Chief Discusses Dangers of Remote Parks Highway After Fatal Crash
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Following a tragic head-on accident on the Parks Highway that claimed the lives of a Fairbanks couple and left their…
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Port of Alaska Concludes Major Summer Construction Efforts
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Don Young Port of Alaska is concluding its construction activities for the summer, although the progress made fell short…
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DOE Announces $38 Million Grants for Alaska’s Electric Infrastructure Amid Election Dynamics
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled a $38 million grant initiative targeting enhancements in the reliability and affordability…
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Suzanne Downing: Mary Peltola’s Ambitions and Alaska’s Choices
By SUZANNE DOWNING Oct. 21, 2026 – Alaskans chose not to extend Mary Peltola's employment contract in 2024, and now, just two years later,…
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Anchorage Schools Evacuated Due to Threats
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Multiple schools within the Anchorage School District have been evacuated after the district reported several simultaneous threats, according to Deputy…
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Soaring Fuel Costs Highlight Alaska’s U.S. Senate Race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The U.S. Senate race in Alaska is significantly influenced by rising energy prices, fuel costs, and the high cost of…
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Alaska Legal Department Supports Open-Records Case Against Judicial Council Over Judge Selection Process
On October 20, 2026, the Alaska Department of Law filed an amicus brief urging an Anchorage court to reject the Alaska Judicial Council's motion…
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Halloween Increases Risk of Pedestrian Injuries Among Kids, Coalition Reports
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Safe Kids Alaska Coalition has revealed that children face double the risk of being hit by vehicles while walking…