Chris Klint

Anchorage

Web Editor and Breaking News Reporter at Alaska Public Media

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Articles

The Anchorage Weekender: Solstice celebrations, a butterfly count and 6 more local events

1 week ago | alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson |Ava White |Chris Klint

Saturday is the longest day of the year. In Anchorage, that means 19 hours and 21 minutes of daylight. We want to help you celebrate the sun. From the city’s downtown Summer Solstice Festival to a volunteer butterfly count, here are eight events you might want to check out. Learn about the United States Navy, meet sailors from the USS Constitution and hone your knot-tying skills at the Loussac Library from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Friday.
The Anchorage Weekender: A rodeo, a Juneteenth celebration and 7 more local events

2 weeks ago | alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson |Ava White |Chris Klint

The weekend is just around the corner, and we want to help you make the most of it. But first, a shout out to all the dads — Happy (early) Father’s Day!With sunny skies forecasted all weekend long, it’s the perfect time to get outside. In this edition of The Anchorage Weekender, we’ve put together a list of things the whole family can do. From the citywide Juneteenth celebration to an all-weekend rodeo, here are nine events you may want to check out this weekend.
Sun-starved Anchorage sees rain, not gain, in run-up to summer solstice

3 weeks ago | alaskapublic.org | Chris Klint

As Anchorage’s summer wave of events and festivals begins, residents have seen a rainy start to the season with cool conditions sweeping through much of the state and snow sticking to area peaks. Anchorage’s forecast calls for chances of rain through Monday. Local firefighters say the city’s summer wildfire outlook has been improved by the wet weather.
The Anchorage Weekender: A group bike ride, a truck driver face-off and 6 more local events

3 weeks ago | alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson |Chris Klint |Ava White

The weekend is almost here, and we’ve got you covered. This is the first edition of Alaska Public Media’s “The Anchorage Weekender,” our round-up of upcoming happenings around town, published every Thursday. Each week, we’ll highlight a diverse array of events, to help you make the most of your weekend — whether you're into live music, outdoor adventures or something totally unexpected.
Anchorage woman faces 73 counts of animal neglect involving dozens of dogs

3 weeks ago | ktoo.org | Chris Klint

An Anchorage woman has been charged with neglecting more than 70 dogs, in a case that strained local animal-care resources and prompted a massive outpouring of community support to adopt the animals. Court records show Monika Marshall, 47, charged with 73 misdemeanor counts of animal neglect. Anchorage police described the situation on Facebook as “one of the most severe neglect cases we’ve encountered.” It involved a total of 71 dogs and two birds.
2 pedestrians struck and wounded by Anchorage drivers

3 weeks ago | alaskapublic.org | Chris Klint

Anchorage police say a pedestrian was struck and severely injured Monday at a busy Midtown intersection, just days after another was struck by a hit-and-run driver in the same area. Police spokesman Christopher Barraza said Monday’s collision, at about 11:30 a.m., occurred at Benson Boulevard and C Street. Responding officers partially closed the intersection. The pedestrian was critically injured. Barraza said police were still gathering information on the incident.
Driver charged with manslaughter, DUI in Seward Highway crash near Girdwood

3 weeks ago | alaskapublic.org | Chris Klint

A driver in a deadly single-vehicle crash that closed the Seward Highway near Girdwood for hours early Saturday now faces criminal charges in the wreck. Court records show Wyatt Flotre, 23, charged with manslaughter and driving under the influence in the collision near Mile 92.5 of the highway, just north of its junction with the Alyeska Highway to Girdwood. The crash happened just before 4 a.m. Saturday.
Alaskans are often victimized in online crypto scams, FBI says

1 month ago | alaskapublic.org | Chris Klint

Online scams involving cryptocurrency are often targeting Alaskans and particularly older residents of the state, according to new data from federal authorities. The FBI released its 2024 Internet Crime Report late last month. It shows that Alaskans’ losses from online crime, as reported to the bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, fell from $31.7 million in 2023 to $26.2 million last year – bucking a nationwide trend, as U.S. losses rose from $12.5 billion to $16.6 billion.
Trooper shoots, wounds woman wielding BB gun near Wasilla

1 month ago | alaskapublic.org | Chris Klint

An Alaska State Trooper shot and wounded a woman near Wasilla Friday night, after troopers say she pointed a weapon at the officer. According to an online statement, troopers say the weapon looked like a semiautomatic handgun but it turned out to be a BB gun. Troopers have not yet publicly identified the woman who was wounded. The trooper who shot her was identified Tuesday as Kody Haley, who has been with the agency for eight months.
Anchorage police fatally shoot driver they say was armed during late-night traffic stop

1 month ago | alaskapublic.org | Chris Klint

Anchorage police say an officer shot and killed a driver who was allegedly armed late Monday during a Mountain View traffic stop. In a news conference early Tuesday, Police Chief Sean Case said the incident occurred just after 11:30 pm. Monday, in an area between Peterkin Avenue and Thompson Street. The driver, who was pulled over for a headlight issue, also had a single passenger. As two officers approached the vehicle on either side, Case said they saw a gun in the “lap area” of the driver.