This Day in Alaskan History-August 4th, 2018
Hang-Alutiiq Word of the Week
Hang (to) — Iniluku Cukinka iniyanka.—I am hanging my socks. In classical society, Alutiiq families needed dry, secure storage for their supplies. Just like today, caring properly for the abundance of foods harvested in summer helped people feed their families throughout the winter. When food spoiled or was stolen, families could go hungry. One […]
A Street and 36th Collision with Patrol Vehicle Kills Two
On August 1, at approximately 1:10 a.m., an Anchorage Police Department (APD) officer was responding to a shots-fired call when the patrol vehicle was involved in a collision with a taxi at the intersection of 36th Avenue and A Street. Emergency responders from multiple agencies arrived quickly and began providing medical assistance to those involved […]
Two Nabbed while Conducting Burglary in Clam Gulch Cabin
Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point responded on July 30, 2026, after receiving a report of a burglary at a seasonal cabin in Clam Gulch. When troopers arrived, they discovered that the suspects had returned to the property and were actively attempting to remove a large appliance from inside the cabin. Investigators determined that Synister […]