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Sam Mihara Shares Personal Story of WWII Incarceration at Alaska Conference
At the age of 9, Sam Mihara was confined in a Japanese American internment camp during World War II, where he spent his days…
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Debate for the State: Alaska Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - On Thursday night, the four gubernatorial candidates of Alaska participated in the first of three scheduled "Debate for the State"…
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Valdez Appeals to Alaska Supreme Court for Legal Fees in Redistricting Case
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - On Thursday, the Alaska Supreme Court examined whether the City of Valdez and Mark Detter are entitled to attorney’s fees…
Business
EasyPark Reports Over $450,000 Loss Due to Parking Meter Theft in Downtown Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - EasyPark invested nearly $1.5 million in 2025 to acquire 1,500 new parking meters for downtown Anchorage, as stated by Mike…
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Examining JKT’s Renewable Energy Strategies
By ALEX GIMARC Oct. 7, 2026 – Today, we delve into the energy perspectives of Jonathan Kreiss-Tompkins (JKT) from the Magical World of JKT.
Business
Insights from JD Vance and Dan Sullivan for Mary Peltola
By SUZANNE DOWNING Oct. 7, 2026 – After spending two days in the company of Vice President JD Vance during his visit to Fairbanks…
Business
Pilot from Anchorage Dies in Plane Crash at Washington Airport
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Last Thursday, an Anchorage pilot tragically died in an accident at Paine Field Airport, located north of Seattle in Washington.
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Mario Jackson Receives 198-Year Sentence for Double Murder
(Anchorage, AK) – On October 2, Judge McKenna of the Anchorage Superior Court imposed a maximum sentence of 198 years on 37-year-old Mario Jackson…
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Ex-Attorney from Anchorage Receives 20-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Justin Facey, a 46-year-old former defense attorney, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine with intent…
Sports
President Trump to Hold Rally in Wasilla for Dan Sullivan on October 13
On October 8, 2026, President Donald Trump announced a rally in Wasilla scheduled for October 13 at 3:30 PM, aimed at supporting US Senator…
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Anchorage School District Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt Accepts New Role
Dr. Jharrett Bryantt, who has served as the superintendent of the Anchorage School District since July 2022, has announced his departure to take on…