Anchorage is loaded with feral cats. But what does that mean for the birds?
Gardening columnist Jeff Lowenfels recommends joining the Audubon Society or learning more about birds using an ID app.
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First-ever heat advisory issued for Anchorage, swaths of Southcentral Alaska
High temperatures are expected to be in the upper 70s and potentially the 80s for some areas affected by the heat advisory, which is in effect until Sunday night.
Anchorage’s Obed Vargas Sr. reflects on watching trailblazing son compete in World Cup
Obed Vargas Jr. represented Alaska and Mexico on soccer’s biggest stage, and his family had a front-row seat to it all.
‘SNL’ Star Makes Netflix Deal Amid Uncertain Future at Show
The “Weekend Update” co-anchor has revealed why he has considered quitting—and why he stays.
This weekend in Anchorage: A bike tour, running races and plenty of live music
Anchorage historian David Reamer and artist Duke Russell will regale bike tour riders with stories Thursday, with a special focus on Spenard.
Anchorage police say officer charged with DUI in off-duty incident is no longer with department
Charles Bowser is facing a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence after prosecutors said he drove his patrol vehicle around Anchorage on March 9 before another officer reported him to police.
Audrey Elaine McKenzie
Audrey (Boyce) McKenzie, born on March 24, 1940, in Williston, North Dakota, to Wayne and Violet Boyce, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska.
Anchorage short-term rental owners receive extended grace period to register properties
Anchorage property owners have registered more than 2,200 vacation rentals since May 1.
Smaller class sizes, larger church influence in most Alaska private schools
Prominent Republican politicians attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Thomas More Classical School, the latest private school to open in Anchorage.
Anchorage eyes waste incinerator system that could ‘fundamentally transform’ local utilities
The city is moving forward with a proposal to build a waste-to-energy plant that could reduce landfill while adding electricity.
Anchorage’s Historic Preservation Commission says Seward Highway project may do ‘irreversible’ damage
The commission has asked the state transportation department to take “greater care” when assessing the historic resources along the corridor.
Anchorage ties record for wettest July, with more rain likely
Through Thursday, the National Weather Service said 4.49 inches of rain had fallen, tying a record for the month set in 2001.
Alaska elections division official blocks journalist’s camera after hearing on U.S. Senate race ballot li...
The encounter came as Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher was leaving a hearing at the Legislative Information Office in Anchorage, where she answered questions from lawmakers about how the division...
Anchorage Assembly censures George Martinez over APOC violations, leaves door open to further investigations
Members were unable to settle debate around further investigations into misuse of public resources.
Team Alaska wrestling returns trio of champions and six All-Americans from 2026 Junior Nationals
Anchorage’s Jacob Morris, Trestin Houck and Shane Ostermiller finished atop their respective podiums at one of the nation’s premier tournaments.
Opinion: A fairer way to decide how we build access to the Chugach
Anchorage needs a transparent process for balancing trailhead access, neighborhood concerns and tax fairness.
On nearly deserted Adak Island, you pay to keep hundreds of buildings wired for internet
U.S. phone customers pay more than $340,000 a year for an Anchorage company to keep homes and buildings on the Alaska island wired for obsolete internet service. All but a few of them sit empty.
On This Nearly Deserted Alaska Island, You Pay to Keep Hundreds of Empty Buildings Wired for Internet
U.S. phone customers pay more than $340,000 a year for an Anchorage company to keep homes and buildings on Alaska’s Adak Island wired for obsolete internet service. All but a few of them sit empty.
907 Friyay: ‘Rock the Hill’ music festival brings 13 Alaska bands to Hilltop
The Anchorage Concert Association is hosting Rock the Hill, a two-day music festival at Hilltop, with Friday marking the first day of the event.
Cones close down an Anchorage turn lane for months — what’s going on?
Anchorage drivers are wondering why a turn lane on busy Tudor Road has been closed for months.
Chirhart’s Alaskan roots shine through in CC’s latest recruiting class
Centralia College men’s basketball coach Joe Chirhart knows as much as anyone that getting recruited as a high school athlete in Alaska can be challenging. An Anchorage, Alaska native, …
State reminds people to be ‘bear aware’ as Anchorage heads deeper into summer
Alaska Fish and Game is reminding people to be "bear aware" as Anchorage heads deeper into summer.
ICE: Alaska state attorney arrested by immigration officials, held in Tacoma detention center
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Shucheng “Charlie” Yang, 32, a Chinese national and attorney with the Alaska Department of Law, on July 10 in Anchorage, according to an ICE spokesperson.
Summer events and staying up to date with what's happening in town | Hometown, Alaska
We look at some of the best upcoming events Anchorage has to offer that will have you soaking in as much summer as you can, while the days are still long.