Joe Allgood

Anchorage

Multimedia Journalist at KTUU/KYES (Anchorage, AK)

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Articles

Alaska Native Heritage Center kicks off 2025 summer season

3 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joe Allgood

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Native Heritage Center opened for the summer season on Sunday, beginning with a day of presentations, dances, and featuring new exhibitions. ANHC offered free admission and a program of Alaska Native Olympic presentations, dance performances and village games. For the 2025 season, ANHC also has three new exhibitions, new short films, and artifacts. The season ranges from Sunday, May 11, to September 14th.
Anchorage Bike Rodeo rolls around Chanshtnu Muldoon Park

4 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joe Allgood

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Young cyclists of varying ages and skill levels brushed up on their riding skills as summer creeps up at the 3rd annual Bike Rodeo in Anchorage Saturday. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Anchorage Parks and Recreation and the Anchorage Health department held the event. Attendees got the chance to ride through various obstacle courses, get bike tune-ups and potentially win a free bike.
New Anchorage ordinance could change criminal fire code

1 week ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joe Allgood

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance introduced an ordinance that could expand criminal charges for a larger range of negligent burning within the municipality. Anchorage municipal code already prohibits “criminally negligent burning” that damages the property of another, making it a class A misdemeanor.
Anchorage School Board votes to restore cuts

1 week ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joe Allgood

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - While state education is still being discussed in Juneau, the Anchorage School Board made a move to restore previously approved cuts at Tuesday’s meeting. The reversal is in response to HB 57, which has made its way through the legislature, and as of Tuesday, includes a $700 increase to the Base Student Allocation.
Fire crews create ‘fuel break’ on Anchorage hillsides

1 week ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joe Allgood

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As summer quickly approaches in Alaska, so does the risk of wildfire. Fire crews have begun work on reducing burnable fuel in Anchorage. The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) and the Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) Wildfire Division have partnered in the joint effort of creating the shaded “fuel break.” Over the course of roughly 18 days, the Gannett Glacier Fire Crew will be working to clear fuel and use the project as a training opportunity.
Local business owner and family patriarch turns 100

1 week ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joe Allgood

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Before the invention of television, sliced bread, and Mickey Mouse, Anchorage business owner Mousa Obeidi was born. On Saturday, Obeidi officially celebrated 100 years at his birthday party, surrounded by family and friends. In person or joining digitally from around the world. “I feel good, really,” Obeidi said with a smile at his birthday party. “Thank you. Thank all of you.
‘Bells Across America’ honors fallen Anchorage firefighters

1 week ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joe Allgood

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Fire Departments across the country, including in Anchorage, honored fallen firefighters over the weekend. “Bells Across America” is a nation-wide tribute to firefighters who died on the line of duty. The Anchorage Fire Department held their own ceremony at the Alaska Fallen Firefighter memorial in downtown Anchorage.
‘Teacher Tales’ takes the stage to share tales of the classroom

2 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joe Allgood

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - While schools across the state of Alaska are seeking ways to stretch funding and retain teachers, one organization wants to share stories on a larger stage. “Teacher Tales” took to the stage at Beartooth Theatrepub in Anchorage Wednesday night for the general public.
Family of dead Anchorage teen seek answers amidst their grief

2 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joe Allgood

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - On an overcast, rainy day, friends and family remember a lost son in Fairview. Police found 17-year-old Aaron Jon Edwards Jr. dead in a car parked at the intersection of 13th Avenue and Karluk Street around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday. On Tuesday, family and friends of Edwards Jr. returned to the site to place flowers, a picture and to remember him. A moment filled with emotion. “Shock. Sorrow. Grief,” said Candace Edwards, Aaron Edwards Jr.’s stepmom.
Following hours of suspense, Nenana Classic Tripod stops the clock

2 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joe Allgood

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - After teetering on the edge for about half a day, Alaska’s most famous four-legged tripod fell all the way through the ice on the Tanana River Sunday afternoon, bringing an end to this year’s Nenana Ice Contest. According to contest officials on social media, the clock stopped at 3:56 p.m. on April 27. Records kept by the contest indicate this is only the fifth time the ice has gone out on April 27, which happened in 1988, 2007, and 2020, and 2024.