Anchorage Daily News

Officers called to burglary find fatally wounded man inside home, Anchorage police say The Anchorage Police Department said officers were called to the 300 block of North Flower Street on Monday evening and found a man with an upper-body injury.

Anchorage police said they launched a homicide investigation after officers responding to a reported burglary found a fatally injured man inside a Mountain View home.

Alaska’s first Golden Gloves Championships in decades draw skilled boxers, big crowd Amateur fighters of varying skill levels and ages from Alaska and elsewhere stepped into the ring with hopes of winning a title.

Last month’s Alaska Golden Gloves Championships were the first held in the state in more than three decades, and they drew dozens of fighters and a large crowd.

Out of the wilderness and facing pressure, Jessie Holmes seeks to repeat as Iditarod champion Many mushers have won multiple Iditarod titles, but only two — Susan Butcher and Lance Mackey — won their second title the year after getting their first.

Defending Iditarod champion Jessie Holmes calls this year’s race the most important of his career. Many have won multiple times, but only two — Susan Butcher and Lance Mackey — won their second title the year after their first.

Conservation group study asserts Ambler Road will cost Alaska billions The head of the state agency behind the road responded that it’s working to nail down a final cost, and said there are many unknowns and potential savings.

The state’s proposed 211-mile Ambler Road to a mineral district in Northwest Alaska will cost more than $2 billion, according to a new report commissioned by a conservation group.

Modest Mouse scheduled to perform at Alaska State Fair Tickets for the Aug. 28 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.

Indie rock band Modest Mouse is scheduled to perform at the 2026 Alaska State Fair, the fair announced Tuesday. www.adn.com/arts/music/2...

Alaska’s Andrew Kurka earns bronze in super-G at Milan Cortina Paralympics The medal gives the Palmer sit skier three Paralympic medals in total.

Palmer skier Andrew Kurka added to his career medal count Monday, taking the bronze in the super-G at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Cortina, Italy. www.adn.com/sports/skiin...

Anchorage School Board race features wide gaps in experience, visions for the district Two school board seats are open in the April 7 election.

Two Anchorage School Board seats are open in the April 7 election. In a recent forum, candidates weighed in on the district’s budget, student safety, data and student performance.

9 inmates at Nome jail face charges in brawl that injured several, troopers say Alaska State Troopers said Monday that the charges stemmed from an investigation into a “gang-related” assault in January.

Numerous inmates at Nome’s Anvil Mountain Correctional Center are facing riot and assault charges following a January brawl, Alaska State Troopers said.

Iditarod mushers cross Alaska Range led by Jessie Holmes By 4 p.m. Monday, a little more than 40 miles separated 2025 champion Holmes at the front of the pack and a knot of younger mushers and rookies at Finger Lake.

On the first full day of competition, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race competitors were ascending the Alaska Range, led by defending champion Jessie Holmes.

As costs rise, running the Iditarod becomes more challenging for mushers and organizers Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach said costs have doubled in the past three years, as the organization seeks new revenue streams to stay solvent and make the race viable for a new generation of mushers.

Costs to run the Iditarod have doubled in the past three years, the race's CEO said, increasing pressure on both organizers and mushers. The organization is seeking new revenue streams to stay solvent and make the race viable for a new generation.

Palmer to run its own golf course after contract talks fail The shift ends an almost two-decade relationship with the city’s golf course contractor.

The City of Palmer will take over operations of its golf course for the first time in decades after officials and the facility’s longtime operator failed to reach a new contract agreement. via @matsusentinel.bsky.social

Trump administration plans to end ban on bear baiting in Alaska national preserves The proposal would reestablish state authority to manage sport hunting and trapping in federal territory that is part of the National Park System.

The Trump administration is seeking to open national preserves in Alaska to bear baiting by sport hunters. via @alaskabeacon.com

After spending big on Donlin, billionaire sells stake in company with Ambler prospects John Paulson sold a relatively small stake in Trilogy Metals around the time Trump officials announced a direct government investment in the company.

John Paulson made a splash when he paid for a 40% stake in the Donlin gold project. But while working to advance Donlin, he quietly sold his stake in Trilogy Metals, which soared in value after the Trump administration approved the Ambler Road. (via Northern Journal) www.adn.com/business-eco...

Luke Jager, Quincy Donley take Tour of Anchorage 50K freestyle titles Champions were also crowned at other distances and in the classic ski and fat bike categories.

Luke Jager and Quincy Donley made the most of the conditions on Sunday's freshly groomed trails, winning the Tour of Anchorage 50K freestyle titles with victors crowned in other distances and divisions. www.adn.com/sports/skiin...

Even with new equipment, Anchorage continues to see sidewalk plowing setbacks State funding cuts and equipment failures have created extra lag time in clearing some sidewalks this winter.

Inconsistencies in how state and city crews clear snow from Anchorage sidewalks have frustrated many residents, as some pedestrians find that the path of least resistance is to walk in the street. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

Here’s how to make your Alaska train dreams come true this summer Several itineraries are available heading north or south out of Anchorage for travelers interested in riding the rails.

Several itineraries are available heading north or south out of Anchorage for travelers interested in riding the rails this summer, Alaska travel columnist Scott McMurren says. www.adn.com/alaska-life/...

54th Iditarod officially begins, with stiff competition at the top Mushers began departing from Willow Lake Sunday for the trail, with a winner expected in Nome next week.

Mushers competing in this year’s Iditarod began departing from Willow Lake Sunday to embark on their thousand-mile journey to Nome, with stiff competition among the top racers. www.adn.com/outdoors-adv...

Elim resident dies, child injured in snowmachine collision Anna Aukon, 55, “was riding in a sled down a road when she was struck by a snowmachine also traveling on the road,” troopers said.

A 55-year-old Elim resident died and a child was injured in a snowmachine collision Friday night, Alaska State Troopers said. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

Book review: Two of Alaska’s most high-profile murders are examined in ‘Kill Brother, Kill Sister’ Author Leland Hale documents the many twists and turns of the investigation into the murders of siblings Robert and Muriel Pfeil.

Book review: In "Kill Brother, Kill Sister," author Leland Hale documents the many twists and turns of the investigation into the murders of Anchorage siblings Robert and Muriel Pfeil in 1985 and 1976, respectively. www.adn.com/arts/books/2...

In pictures: Iditarod 2026 kicks up snow in ceremonial run through Anchorage Costumes, high-fives and enthusiastic crowds made for a festive atmosphere along the route through the city.

Costumes, high-fives and enthusiastic crowds made for a festive atmosphere as Iditarod teams cruised through Anchorage. Here's a collection of our favorite photos from today's ceremonial start: www.adn.com/outdoors-adv...

Long after run to glory, Balto lives on in the study of dog genetics Balto’s genetic makeup shows a greater ability to process starches when compared to wolves and Greenland sled dogs.

After pulling his way into history, Balto has given scientists insight into what makes Alaska sled dogs and other working breeds unique, says science writer Ned Rozell. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

UAA men’s basketball bests UAF in double overtime thriller in GNAC semifinals The Seawolves prevailed in the rubber match with their in-state rivals to advance to the championship game.

The UAA men's basketball team defeated UAF on Friday night in double overtime, earning a trip to the finals of the GNAC championship tournament. www.adn.com/sports/uaa-a...

Wasilla man charged in killing of Anchorage woman who disappeared in 2023, troopers say Ian Millard, 22, was arrested Friday following a grand jury indictment on murder charges in the 2023 death of 18-year-old Ataja Banks.

A Wasilla man was arrested on murder charges in the death of an Anchorage woman who had been missing for two years until authorities found her remains last year.

Here’s how some Alaska lawmakers are trying to get rid of daylight saving time The twice-a-year clock shift has long irked Alaskans. State lawmakers for years have tried to change it.

Many see daylight saving time as an irksome practice that should be eliminated. So what, if anything, are Alaska lawmakers doing to change the situation?

Anchorage police urge drivers to use caution after many accidents on Seward Highway Police said more than 20 accidents have been reported since noon on Friday on a stretch of the highway from Midtown to South Anchorage.

With snow falling heavily on Anchorage shortly before the evening commute Friday, the Anchorage police said motorists should avoid a 5.5-mile stretch of the Seward Highway that has seen several accidents.

South boys basketball ends East’s reign with blowout win in CIC regional tournament The Wolverines ensured that there will be a new state champion crowned with their commanding victory over the three-time defending state champion Thunderbirds.

The South boys basketball team ensured that there will be a new state champion crowned with their commanding victory over the three-time defending state champion Thunderbirds.

Woman dies of gunshot wound in South Anchorage, police say APD is investigating the incident and considers it suspicious, a spokesperson said.

Anchorage police say they’re investigating the death of a woman who was shot in South Anchorage on Thursday.

Alaska 2025 summer tourism was ‘soft’ amid economic jitters and reduced marketing money The state added 4,000 tourists from the year before, to a total of 2.7 million visitors.

Visitor numbers to Alaska were nearly flat last summer following a dip in cruise ship traffic, an unusual plateau for an industry that typically sees solid growth.

5 things to do in Anchorage this weekend There are plenty of fun outdoor events plus First Friday as well.

What to do for fun in Anchorage this weekend. www.adn.com/arts/2026/03...

This weekend’s clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it Over the last decade, at least 19 states have passed laws to let them stay in daylight saving time if the federal government allows it. And some are giving serious consideration to staying in standard...

At least 19 states have passed laws to let them stay in daylight saving time if the federal government allows it. Others are giving serious consideration to staying in standard time, the choice of sleep experts.