Anchorage

The season got off to a slow start.  The first snow didn't arrive until the 30th of October.  But each month from November to February experienced above-normal snowfall.  November saw the greatest snowfall with 32.4", close to three-times the average for the month. By March, Anchorge was on pace to shatter the record, but a slightly below normal month somewhat dimmed the chances of breaking the 1954-55 record.  Going into April, 3.3" were still needed to become the snowiest year ever recorded.

by Christine Kim Saturday, June 26, 2010 ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Hundreds of people got together to celebrate Korea-Alaska Friendship Day at a Saturday festival in Anchorage. Gov. Sean Parnell, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Don Young attended the third annual festival, held at the Sears Mall, to show their support. Many local churches set up booths to serve Korean food and display traditional Korean ornaments. There are more than 7,000 Koreans living in Alaska.

Verizon Wireless confirms it's building a new cell phone network in Alaska, which will be anchored at a large nerve center currently under construction in midtown Anchorage. “We're working on a number of fronts, building the network, creating the distribution channels and preparing, you know, to eventually start hiring,” said Scott Charlston, a Verizon spokesman. Crews leveled the midtown lot this past summer, and have been laying the groundwork for what will soon be a switching center.

The Thanksgiving Blessing program will be handing out food to families in need at locations from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, November 19 in Anchorage and Eagle River. The sites are handing out food by the zip code of where you live, so make sure to check the zip code. You also need to bring proof of address. Crosspoint Church (Dimond and Minnesota, in the Burlington Coat Factory mall): 99507, 99511, 99515, 99516, 99518, 99522, 99523, 99540, 99587 Faith Christian Community (4240 Wisconsin in Spenard)

STORY UPDATED AT 2:59 p.m. 3/26/13: The late March spring surprise of snow piled up the seasonal snowfall to above average in Anchorage, according the National Weather Service in Anchorage. By the numbers, seasonal snowfall in Anchorage: 2012-2013 Current: 76.7” Average Total: 74.5” 2011-2012 All Time Record: 134.5” (according to NWS records) Top 5 Highest Winter Snowfall : 2011-2012: 134.5 inches 1954-1955: 132.6 inches 1955-1956: 128.8 inches 1994-1995: 121.5 inches 2003-2004: 113.9 inches The Anchorage Police Department also had a busy day responding to plenty of reported vehicle crashes and ditch-divers.

by Channel 2 News staff Tuesday, December 16, 2008 ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- In a poll conducted by Channel 2 News, respondents were asked if they thought gangs were a problem in Anchorage. Here is the official question and results. Are gangs a problem in Anchorage ? Yes 91 % No 9   % All polls conducted by Channel 2 News and KTUU.com are unscientific.

by The Associated Press Monday, June 28, 2010 ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A minor earthquake that struck south of Anchorage was felt in several area communities. The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says the 3.5-magnitude temblor hit at 6:49 p.m. Sunday and was centered 17 miles southeast of Anchorage at a depth of 16 miles. The agency says the quake was felt in Anchorage, Fort Richardson, Chugiak, Eagle River, Girdwood and Palmer, but there were no reports of damage from the mild seismic event.

by Channel 2 News staff Sunday, July 18, 2010 ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The Port of Anchorage is offering an up-close look at local economic action with free tours of the port this summer. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., you can take a free bus tour of the port. Buses leave every 30 minutes from the Alaska Railroad corporate office. Along the tour, port guides point out the features that make it Alaska's premier port. There's also a stop at the port itself for free food.

The price of gas is slowly rising in Anchorage. According to gasbuddy.com, the price of a gallon of gasoline crawled up nine-tenths of a cent last week, to an average of $3.37. Nationally, gas rose just six-tenths of a penny to average $2.75 per gallon. In Anchorage, the price of a gallon of gas is $0.41 higher than it was this time a year ago.

by Channel 2 News staff Saturday, February 6, 2010 ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Heavy snowfall caused some messy conditions on Anchorage roads Saturday. The Anchorage Police Department warns drivers to take it slow and be extremely careful out on the roads. Police have responded to a number of traffic calls Saturday, including a six car tangle-up between the Dowling Road and Dimond Boulevard exits on the Seward Highway that slowed down traffic. Police say no one was injured, but the icy roads contributed to the back-up.