The largest populated city in Alaska is still recovering from the hurricane-force winds that battered homes and infrastructure on Sunday, leaving thousands without power.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A mobile home fire led to a smoky Friday morning for the Malaspina Trailer Park in East Anchorage. According to the Anchorage Fire Department, 13 fire units responded to the residential fire on the 1500 block of Hoyt Street. Crews worked quickly to contain the blaze and there are no reports of injuries.
Now, through an online survey, the Municipality of Anchorage is trying to understand the full scope of storm damage.
As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.
Police are asking the public for information after Walton Hamilton, 51, was attacked by a group of people Aug. 1 near the Midtown Walmart.
Alaska lawmakers have released over 80 proposals for new laws and constitutional amendments ahead of the 34th Alaska Legislature, which starts on Jan. 21. The proposals cover topics like elections, education,
NWS Alaska meteorologist Tim Markle said the warnings are designed to let community members know when the cold weather presents a risk to the community. However, the old system set wind chill warnings and advisories, which were statewide in scope, and only kicked in when there was a wind chill.
Gusty winds with unusually warm temperatures were battering the Anchorage area on Sunday, with gusts of more than 90 mph recorded on the Hillside. Heavy rain was also occurring across much of the city,
At the height of the storm, 17,500 Alaska residents were without power, according Chugach Electric Association.
Alaska’s 2025 federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan approved, opening door to $11 million for charging stations and more.
Alex Shalukho came from Sumy, a Ukrainian town on the border with Russia. As the war began, Sumy residents fought for their town, building barricades and anti-tank obstacles. To protect their children, he and his wife, Katya Klymenchenko, decided to move to Alaska.
After three companies expressed interest, the state Division of Oil and Gas started the formal process that may result in new exploration at Augustine Volcano.