A car owner tried to stop a man rifling through the vehicle and was threatened with a gun, Anchorage police said. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon on North Bliss Street in the Mountain View neighborhood of northeast Anchorage.
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2 men armed with shotgun and handgun rob Anchorage bank
The FBI says two armed men robbed a bank Thursday morning on Anchorage’s east side. One man was armed with a shotgun and the other with a handgun.
Fire damages structures in western Alaska village of Kotlik
An overnight fire burned buildings in the western Alaska village of Kotlik. Anchorage television station KTUU reports a deputy state fire marshal is heading to the village to investigate.
Juneau’s Indian Point deemed worthy of protection
The traditional and cultural significance of Juneau’s Indian Point has landed it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
Beverage distributor plans $40 million facility in Anchorage
Washington-based Odom Corp. announced Tuesday it will build a 240,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center.
Alaska state Reps. Gattis, Lynn upset in primary races
Several incumbent legislators seeking re-election or leaving House seats to pursue Senate seats were rebuffed, including Reps. Lynn Gattis, Craig Johnson, Jim Colver and Bob Lynn.