Weather outlook for Monday: Warm winds, rain and slick, icy roads
Wind gusts up to 90 mph could hit the Turnagain Arm and portions of Anchorage throughout Monday, meteorologists said.
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Man who found hiker trapped in Flattop Mountain avalanche said rescue was ‘a miracle’
After being buried, the trapped hiker was able to kick his legs free. A hiker passing by spotted his feet sticking out of the snow.
Berkowitz chief of staff and Anchorage city attorney plan to leave administration
Chief of Staff Ona Brause and City Attorney Becky Windt Pearson will remain in their positions until Feb 1, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz said.
Anchorage Assembly shortens studded tire season
Starting next year, studded tires will not be allowed on Anchorage streets until Oct. 1, with a few exceptions.
Video posted on Facebook shows workers throwing packages at Anchorage company contracting with Amazon
“This does not meet the high standards we have for how our packages should be handled and cared for," said an Amazon spokeswoman.
A year after the big quake, many Alaska lives remain shaken
Federal and local assistance has helped, but for many, earthquake recovery in Southcentral Alaska has proven to be a challenging and often frustrating affair.
Fiery vehicle crash in East Anchorage causes Sunday power outage
Over 50 homes were impacted for much of Sunday. The crash comes less than a day after a car hit a switch cabinet near Bragaw St. and the Glenn Highway and caused widespread outage.
Minors are still getting cited for possessing tobacco and vaping products in Anchorage despite removal of city penalties
This summer, the Assembly removed the penalty from city code after experts said it was ineffective.
Experts say earthquake damage was worse outside Anchorage’s building safety area due to lax oversight
According to municipal officials and academics, the November 2018 earthquake shows a more rigorous inspection process in Anchorage paid off in the end — even if it cost more to build.
ML&P: East Anchorage power outage caused by vehicle hitting switch cabinet
ML&P said power has been restored to customers affected by the outage, which was concentrated around Bragaw Street and the Glenn Highway.
Rock slides prompt intermittent closures of Seward Highway south of Anchorage
Rockfall along the Seward Highway near Beluga Point has been happening since wind and rain battered the area earlier this week.
How a few seconds of shifting deep below the Earth’s surface caused the biggest earthquake in Anchorage since 1964
Understanding how the magnitude 7.1 earthquake happened starts with understanding what makes up the earth below, and how it has been moving around for millions of years.
Shaky ground: A year after the 7.1 earthquake in Southcentral Alaska
This series examines the lessons we learned from the quake, how residents have grappled with the recovery process, and how we can prepare for the next big earthquake.
Last year’s 7.1 earthquake woke Alaska up. Experts say it wasn’t a true test of our readiness.
“The question is, ‘Are we more prepared for the big one?’ Because the 7.1 wasn’t the big one," says a UAA structural earthquake engineering professor.
Anchorage will explore building a garbage incineration plant to tackle landfill capacity concerns
The plant would reduce landfill use by 90%, but the city is still weighing issues like cost and emissions.
Alaska health department reports ‘dramatic increase’ of flu cases in the state
Health officials also believe the flu is behind a spike in absences at Rogers Park Elementary in Anchorage.
A refugee bet on a rough Anchorage neighborhood by opening a laundromat. Then came a fight and a gunshot that changed lives.
Fue Yang faces felony criminal charges and stands to lose his businesses and his home. He’s asking the Fairview Community Council for support.
Flu is likely factor in spike in absences at Rogers Park Elementary, officials say
About half of the students at the Midtown Anchorage school were absent Tuesday.
1 killed, 3 hurt in multivehicle collision on Glenn Highway
Two pickups collided, and an SUV was also struck, police said.
‘The year the ukuleles took over’: Anchorage students’ interest in the tiny stringed instrument soars
This year, the number of Anchorage School District students playing the ukulele has eclipsed the number of guitar players.