Zachariah Hughes

Zachariah Hughes

Reporter

Zachariah Hughes covers Anchorage government, the military, dog mushing, subsistence issues and general assignments for the Anchorage Daily News. Prior to joining the ADN, he worked in Alaska’s public radio network, and got his start in journalism at KNOM in Nome.

Coast Guard: No survivors in crash of Bering Air plane with 10 aboard on ice near Nome

The Cessna Caravan was flying from Unalakleet to Nome when it went down on Thursday afternoon.

Zaz Hollander, Zachariah Hughes 9:53 PM

Most of this year’s Iditarod route is fine. Its first leg is an open question.

Officials are examining a potential re-route for the start of the trail, moving mushers from Willow up the road for their departure.

Zachariah Hughes February 6, 2025

Mad at your ex? For Valentine’s Day, this Anchorage bird rescue center will name a rat after them and feed it to a raptor

In exchange for donations, the nonprofit’s second annual “Love Hurts” fundraiser will give your ex’s name to a rat or worm that is then fed to one of its beaked creatures.

Zachariah Hughes February 5, 2025
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Beaufort Sea ice cuts fiber-optic cable, limiting internet for about 20,000 residents of Northwest Alaska through summer

The subsea cable is owned by Quintillion but affects companies delivering internet access to residents, schools and local governments.

Zachariah Hughes February 4, 2025

Anchorage property assessments show big jump in condo values across city

Home values continue climbing upward in the municipality. But certain condominiums are outpacing the rest of the market.

Zachariah Hughes January 23, 2025

Native Village of Eklutna opens limited gambling operation at site of future casino in Birchwood

For the time being, the building is not open to the public, just eight people can play the machines at any one time, and they must be invited, according to a statement from the tribe.

Zachariah Hughes January 22, 2025

The Iditarod is evaluating alternate race routes because of poor trail conditions

Organizers say they will determine by Feb. 3 whether it’s feasible to run the traditional southern route.

Zachariah Hughes January 16, 2025

Hundreds of homes and businesses in Southcentral Alaska remain without power after wind and rain storm

All Anchorage schools were closed Monday due to storm-related problems including outages, slick parking lots and building maintenance needs.

Zachariah Hughes, Zaz Hollander January 13, 2025

Alaska Airlines jet with no passengers on board ends up in ditch at Anchorage airport

The minor incident at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is still being evaluated. No injuries or air traffic disruptions were reported.

Zachariah Hughes January 9, 2025

Anchorage to vote on new tax levies to improve aging vehicle fleet

The proposals to fund police and city vehicle replacements through annual taxes rather than bonds is part of a shifting approach to municipal financing.

Zachariah Hughes January 9, 2025
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