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‘There’s something on the runway’: Preliminary report released on deadly Nanwalek plane crash

1 day ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joey Klecka

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A preliminary report released Wednesday on the deadly plane crash in Nanwalek last month confirmed that a loose dog likely contributed to the demise of the Cessna 207 that was carrying three people. The crash killed 48-year-old pilot Daniel Bunker of Homer and 37-year-old Jenny Irene Miller of Anchorage. A second passenger, who has not yet been publicly identified, was hospitalized in Anchorage with serious injuries, authorities said.
Orphaned sea otter pup rescued from Homer beach

1 day ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Casandra Mancl

SEWARD, Alaska (KTUU) - A young female sea otter pup was rescued from a beach in Homer by the Alaska SeaLife Center Wildlife Response volunteers. The little one was found alone, dehydrated, and malnourished, and she is believed to be around 2 months old. The veterinary team also found a suspected injury to one of her front paws.
Mom of 2-year-old girl killed by grandpa in triple murder-suicide says ‘he loved her so much’

2 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Rachael Thomas |Domonique Benn |Emily Van de Riet

KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA/Gray News) – The mother of a 2-year-old girl who was killed in a murder-suicide that left three others dead is at a loss for why it happened. Kara Hanning, the mom of 2-year-old Adalynn Mae Sadler, said she wouldn’t wish this tragedy on anybody. On May 5, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was called out to a home in Keithville, Louisiana, to do a welfare check. When deputies got there, they said Adalynn’s grandfather, 60-year-old Leroy Sadler, refused to communicate with them.
‘It’s a tug on the heart a little bit‘: Father-daughter duo celebrate joint graduation

2 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Jessica Gruenling

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) - It was a memorable weekend at Indiana University in Bloomington. Graduation ceremonies took place on Saturday and among those who turned their tassels was a father and his daughter, who are now members of the class of 2025. Liv Clements and Reggie Johnson got to celebrate their accomplishment together. “It’s going to be a great story to tell,” Johnson said. Johnson worked at the university years ago in various departments to help support his family.
Arctic Gardens: Getting ready to go outside

2 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Tracy Sinclare

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - At this point in the season, seedlings are getting pretty big and they’re almost ready to go into the garden, but you can’t put them directly outside. They need to be hardened off, which is a process that helps make your plant stronger and more durable.
Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum seek community’s help after losing federal grant

2 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Justin Mattson

Sitka, Alaska (KTUU) - Friends of the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka are asking for the community’s help after they lost funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) on Friday. According to Melissa Fouse, President of the Friends of the Sheldon Jackson Museum Board, the grant funding cut had come after the funding had already been approved. “We applied for the grant and then we got a letter saying that this no longer comported with the administration’s priorities,” Fouse said.
Alaska’s class of 2025 shares message for future students

2 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Casandra Mancl

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - This month, students across Alaska are preparing for graduation. Excitement is filling the air, with so many possibilities in store for new grads, especially as they prepare to enter the workforce or go on to higher education. With so much on their minds as they take on new endeavors, some of Alaska’s graduates have messages they want to send to future students.
Palmer rally held ahead of arraignment for man charged in connection with Wasilla teen’s overdose death

2 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Jonson Kuhn

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A rally was held at the Palmer Courthouse Monday in an effort to raise awareness of an ongoing court case involving a man accused of providing a deadly dose of fentanyl to a Wasilla teenager. Authorities said after a preliminary investigation last year that Alena Toennis, 16, was experiencing a fentanyl overdose when she was left to die on a Wasilla trail.
The weekend team at Alaska’s News Source celebrates mothers

3 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Olivia Nordyke

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Many were out in Anchorage on Mother’s Day, enjoying the sunny weather and spending time together. We took the chance to seek wisdom from local moms, and hear how their children celebrated them. Roadside flower stand In Midtown, one family spent their afternoon together selling Mother’s Day gifts as a fundraiser for their church.
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.