Police identify man arrested after armed robbery, chaotic search in Spenard
Kevin Fisher, 24, faces assault, robbery and theft charges. Police are looking for two other suspects.
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ADN carrier stabbed in Anchorage apartment hallway while delivering papers, police say
The injured man was found at home several hours after the incident that left a trail of blood, police said.
Uranus has a familiar odor, and earthlings wouldn’t like it
Researchers confirmed Monday the seventh planet from the sun has an upper atmosphere full of one of the smelliest chemicals known to humans, hydrogen sulfide.
Spenard armed robbery suspect in custody; Anchorage police seek 3 others
The man who walked into a Spenard smoke shop and fired a single shot before robbing the business was found in a backyard Tuesday evening, police said.
Photos: Gusty winds damage structures and topple trees across Anchorage
Tuesday's wind event in Southcentral Alaska damaged buildings and trees, and left thousands without power.
Anchorage police release photos of man suspected in pepper spray attack
A man on Saturday pepper-sprayed people who were in a training session for nonviolent protests.
Windstorm slams Southcentral Alaska with gusts over 80 mph
Wind blasting across Anchorage on Tuesday left thousands of dwellings without power, blew down trees and tore the roof from at least one home.
Don’t dump your trash on this Anchorage man’s property. He’ll find you.
Chad Winberg decided he'd had enough when a 200-pound water heater appeared next to the dumpster in front of his business last week.
18-year-old arrested after girl wounded in ‘non-intentional’ shooting, police say
Dharma Waldron is charged with first-degree assault, a felony, and two misdemeanors: reckless endangerment and fourth-degree misconduct involving a weapon.
Wind gusts up to 80 mph expected on Anchorage Hillside, Turnagain Arm on Tuesday
The National Weather Service warned Anchorage residents of strong winds forecast for Tuesday.
Wasilla suspect throws puppy in failed attempt to escape arrest, troopers say
Jordan Melton was arrested on an outstanding warrant for fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance after a brief pursuit, troopers said.
Morning Valley of the Moon Park manhunt fails to turn up Anchorage murder suspect
The report Monday morning prompted Anchorage police to temporarily close off access to the park from C Street and Arctic Boulevard.
18-year-old arrested after girl wounded in shooting, police say
Dharma Waldron faces multiple charges including first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and fourth-degree misconduct involving a weapon.
The latest language immersion program for Anchorage students: Yup’ik
It's the first immersion in an Alaska Native language offered to public school students in Alaska’s largest city.
These are the languages spoken in Anchorage students’ homes
About 78 percent of the families with students in Anchorage public schools speak English as their primary language at home. Between the rest, there are 101 languages spoken.
Museum and pot shop proposed for old Crush Wine Bistro building in downtown Anchorage
The proposal faces several hurdles, most significantly the proximity of the store to an alternative high school.