On his first day back in office, President Trump signed an executive order that aims to undo most of his predecessor’s work on Alaska energy and environmental issues. The order entitled “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential” was among dozens Trump signed.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s a tough winter for those in the snow removal business, as the Anchorage area saw 1.9” of snowfall for December, nearly 14” below average. It’s almost the opposite of last year’s snowfall when the city reached near- record highs. For many local companies and independent drivers, it’s been a financial blow.
Dave Bronson, a former Air Force and commercial airline pilot, served as Anchorage mayor from 2021 to 2024, when he lost his reelection bid to Suzanne LaFrance.
The 34th Alaska State Legislature gaveled in, electing leadership and setting priorities, including education funding, retirement plans, election updates, and energy challenges.
Alaska legislators on Friday unveiled a second batch of measures that were prefiled ahead of Tuesday's start to the legislative session. Eighty-one measures were announced last week. A further 20 bills were unveiled Friday — 10 are set to be introduced in the state Senate and 10 in the House.
In honor of MLK Day, community members gathered at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Anchorage for what they call a ‘Day On,’ while many others take the day off.
A sweeping executive order signed by President Donald Trump during the first hours of his second term aims to boost Alaska’s natural resource industry by reversing environmental protections that limit oil and gas extraction, logging, and other development projects across the state.
As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.
The ski area, which hasn’t opened yet this season, had no specific news to share about when they'll welcome skiers and snowboarders, but was working towards an eventual opening. Due to disappointing snowfall,
Former Mayor Dave Bronson was appointed Friday to manage the Ted Stevens International Airport, the Alaska transportation department announced. The appointment came months after Bronson lost his bid to be reelected as mayor.
The Anchorage office of multidiscipline consulting engineering firm Coffman Engineers has a new General Manager. Ben Momblow is promoted to the position, succeeding Tom Looney.
The contrast between the declining Western Arctic herd and the thriving Porcupine herd is correlated to different levels of shrub growth, a product of climate change.