Dev Hardikar, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Dev Hardikar was Alaska Public Media's 2023 summer news intern. Reach him at dhardikar@alaskapublic.org.
Volunteers at this Anchorage repair shop won’t fix your bike for you, but they will show you how
“Efficiency isn't the point,” said a volunteer at Off the Chain. “It's about people doing it themselves."
Western Alaskans send in their ‘American Idol’ auditions by boat and by plane
Show producers partnered with KNOM to create a unique audition process for Alaskans plagued by months of internet outages.
Missing Anchorage woman’s husband charged with her murder
Zarrius Hildabrand, 21, faces murder and evidence-tampering charges in the death of Alaska Army National Guardsman Saria Hildabrand.
Reward quadrupled after more than 20 endangered sea lions illegally killed near Cordova
An unusual number of Steller Sea Lions have been found dead in the Copper River Delta this summer, many with gunshot wounds.
‘It’s trippy’: Surfers in Turnagain Arm catch the country’s longest wave
Twice a day, the normally calm waters surge upwards, creating a wave known as a tidal bore that surfers can ride for miles.
From planting trees to fixing trails, Anchorage teens spend summer improving city parks
The 10-week YEP program hires highschoolers to work on park and trail improvements around the city, while also teaching them leadership and job skills.
Anchorage Thai restaurant becomes haven for gamers
Thai Kitchen is one of the few remaining spaces in the city where people can play video games face-to-face.
Don’t look down: Alyeska Resort opens new dizzying attraction
People can pay to walk 600 feet across two narrow bridges suspended 2,500 feet above the valley floor.
Anchorage’s University Lake reopens after oil spill
But a state spokesperson says dog owners should keep their pets from swimming near the remaining oil sheen, which is surrounded by floating yellow booms.
Cyclists flood Anchorage streets for the second annual ‘Critical Mass’ ride
The large group bike ride aimed to raise awareness of the need for more cycling infrastructure.
Fuel vault likely led to oil spill at Anchorage’s University Lake
The popular off-leash dog park remains closed as cleanup continues.
Rain and mud make Mount Marathon trail ‘an absolute nightmare’
More than 800 racers tackled treacherous conditions during Seward's grueling Fourth of July tradition.
Popular Anchorage dog park remains closed after oil spill
The state is still investigating the origins of the spill, reported at University Lake last week.
From camper to junior chef, UAA’s Culinary Boot Camp teaches kids basic kitchen skills
The University of Alaska Anchorage program teaches kids cooking techniques like knife skills and sanitation practices. The camp has been running for over 20 years, and this year it’s more popular than ever.
Anchorage Pride parade marches after 3-year pandemic hiatus
The pandemic put the annual event on hold. But on Saturday, the Delaney Park Strip will be surrounded by floats, music and people in colorful outfits.
Fifth child of Grubby captured in Homer’s opossum odyssey
A wildlife biologist says the search isn’t over. Opossum litters are usually eight or nine joeys — and can be as many as 13.
Anchorage Museum holds ‘Sensory Friendly’ morning for visitors with disabilities
During the event, the museum provides accommodations for people who may become overstimulated, including fidget toys, sunglasses and chewing gum.
With 7 new arrivals, Alaska Zoo nears capacity for orphaned animals
In recent weeks, the zoo in Anchorage has taken in an orphaned brown bear cub, as well as six moose calves from across the state.