John Thompson

5 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | John Thompson

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s graduation season, and many high school seniors are breathing a sigh of relief with the books and tests behind them, and a large stage waiting for them to cross and receive their hard-earned diploma. One West High senior is celebrating more than just his graduation — Kevin Wright has never missed a day of school. Incredibly, Wright can boast zero absences in his 13 years attending school in the Anchorage School District.

1 week ago | alaskasnewssource.com | John Thompson

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - With less than a week until a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver’s license will be required for every air traveler over the age of 18 — unless you have a passport or military ID — it’s crunch time if you’re looking for a smooth experience getting through TSA. “The beginning of the federal enforcement of REAL ID will begin on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at airports across the country,” said Lorie Dankers with TSA Public Affairs. “This is not unique to Anchorage.

2 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | John Thompson

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Dust off your favorite cosplay and call your best buds: Arctic Comic Con is coming back to Anchorage and will run from April 26 to April 27. In the name Arctic Comic Con, “con” is short for convention, and you can expect respectively-sized crowds for the weekend event. The convention is expected to again fill the Dena’ina Center with a wide variety of vendors, activities, and panels, as well as meet-and-greets with some big stars of pop culture, available to attendees.

3 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | John Thompson

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s a sport that captures the world’s imagination every four years when featured at the Olympic Winter World Games. If you’re not familiar, curling is a team sport played on ice, where the goal is to get the “rocks” (polished granite stones) to their target area called the “house.”Speaking of the house, a group from Alaska is hoping to bring some hardware home to the 49th State.

1 month ago | alaskasnewssource.com | John Thompson

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Fire Department Chief Doug Schrage recognized firefighters who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their community. In a commendation ceremony on Monday, Schrage called attention to four firefighters who answered an emergency call while not officially on duty.