Masatoshi Kuriaki has already been to the top of Denali and Mt. Forakker, both solo and in the middle of winter. Now he has his sights on the winter solo triple crown of the Alaska Range, with his attempt of Mt. Hunter. The 14,000 foot hunter isn't the tallest, but is the most technical. Steve Brawn Reporting. More

The Alaska court of appeals decided Friday morning, that Mechele Linehan deserves a re-trial, due to evidence that should never have been allowed during her initial trial. That evidence includes a letter writtn by the victim, Kent Leppink, before he was killed. Steve Brawn Reporting. More

Families in need get some extra help with keeping warm during the winter. Megan Mazurek Reporting More

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About 65 communities around the state are getting high speed internet. It's all part of an 88 million dollar federal grant from the departmetn of agriculture. Megan Mazurek reporting. More

Sports highlights from the 10 o'clock broadcast on January 22, 2010 with David Tuttle More

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Alaska's annual Beer and Barley Wine Festival comes to town featuring over 75 breweries. Thousands of Alaskans attended the festivities for live music, food, and a good time. More

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Closing a chapter that began 42 years ago, one family finally gets to bring the remains of their dad back home from Vietnam. The fighter pilot was shot down and killed and up until last month his whereabouts were a mystery. The family will have the official welcome home ceremony and air-show for Major Russel Goodman next week in Las Vegas. More

The US Ski Championships have come to a close. But the economic impact it's had on Anchorage can still be seen. It's estimated that the Municipality of Anchorage will see about $1,200 from each skier whether it be airfare, eating out, or lodging. More

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Directline Hospitality is giving away gently used furniture to local charities and locals of the Kenai Peninsula. Instead of selling the items, Directline wanted to get into the holiday spirit. More

Students from Benny Benson got a little taste of what life was like on St. Lawrence Island. The trip was part of a four day exploration of Alaska's native cultures where students took part in traditional drumming, dancing, and listened stories from elders. More

Participating in an outdoor activity may help banish your winter blues. Here in the Last Frontier there are many to choose from. Cross-country skiing is an excellent way to have fun, get in a good sweat while giving you a chance to experience Alaska's wildlife firsthand. More

Even though one Anchorage 4th grader can't be this holiday season, he classmates haven't missed a beat. Jasime Kobiyashi is in Seattle awating a bone marrow transplant to help cure her leukemia but her classmates have kept her spirit in the last frontier in the form of a doll named Jasmine 2. They have each taken the doll around town as if it was the real Jasmine, and they took pictures along the way. The real Jasmine is expected to get her transplant on the 22nd. More

Students at Taku Elementary are getting an opportunity to learn about foreign languages. From Arabic to German and dozens more, students are able to check out books on a variety of languages due to a grant by the school district. Our Megan Mazurek Reports (Video Clip) More

From native art to fresh candy, it's the season for Christmas shopping. We went on the hunt for the best deals on uniquely Alaskan Gifts and then takcled the problem of having to ship them outside. Our Megan Mazurek reports. More

Well from small plastic christmas trees to enourmous spruce trees, you have a lot to choose from when it comes time to decorate for the holidays. Our Megan Mazurek hit the town to check out some of the options. (Video Clip) More

Trailside Discovery is teaming up with local Title 1 schools to teach kids how to learn through exploration. After Anchorage's first snowfall, Outreach Specialist Kimbrough Mauney brought skis to Wonder Park Elementary. She hopes other schools decide to follow the trend. More

Early reports from the shopping centers today indicate the crowds are bigger than on the day after Thanksgiving last year. Retailers are hoping it will translate to a better holiday season, after a year of sales declines, and maybe provide a boost to the struggling economy. Stores enticed customers with expanded hours and deep discounts. Some started their sales early, with several large retailers, including Walmart, opening on Thanksgiving Day. More

Shedding a few pounds may be tough to endure, but there is something very easy to do that can leave you not only healthier, but lighter. Researchers continually study the hot topic of weight loss and there's one big component that many can look over. Our Natasha Sweatte has the story. (VIDEO CLIP) More

Sport highlights from the 6 o'clock broadcast on November 11, 2009 with Mark Drake. More

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President Obama has landed and given a speech at Elmendorf AFB. About 2,000 people filled a hanger to greet the commander in chief. This was Obama's First Trip to Alaska and he has now been to every state in the US. More

The Kenai Peninsula Artists in Motion, is the only non-profit dance company on the peninsula. Encompassing all styles of dance including jazz, modern, character, and lyrical, the dancers are bring arts and culture to the community, one movement at a time. More

Anchorage police were looking for a reported drunken driver when her SUV crossed the center line on the Seward Highway and struck a car head-on. The crash last night killed the other driver and sent two other people to the hospital. The Anchorage Daily News reports police are investigating possible charges against 55-year-old Lori Phillips. More

The Brendan story is about how blood donations can save lives. Brendan Thompson was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia, and as far as his parents know he is the only one in the state of Alaska with this rare bone marrow cancer.He is 13-years old, and has had to have several blood transfusions since his diagnosis in February. A blood drive on November 7, at Havens Studio on Northern Lights is spear-heading Brendan's case for the drive. More

Over 14 years ago near Kasilof, Jennifer Rachael White went missing and today, there are still definitive answers as to how she died. Days after her dissappearence, a dog drug white's skull into a man's yard. White's sister is speaking out, saying that something needs to be done to find the killer in this cold case. More

Sport highlights from the 5 o'clock broadcast on October 28, 2009 with Mark Drake. More

It's that time of year, where ghosts, goblins and witches go on that search for candy, and where you finally have a reason to scare your friends and family with plastic spiders. But what are you going to wear? Megan Mazurek reports as ABC Alaska News goes on the hunt for that perfect halloween costume. (VIDEO CLIP) More

Preparing for winter, Natasha Sweatte has all the insider information to get ready for the snow and cold. More

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Recently, ABC Alaska News anchor Ty Hardt, had the opportunity to hit the courts with Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan. The Mayor was served up a variety of questions, ffrom the budget, to the gay rights ordinance. More

ABC Alaska News had a chance to tag along with the band Porcupine Tree in Seattle a few weeks ago. Story Video Clip More

Sport highlights from the 5 o'clock broadcast on September 29, 2009 with Mark Drake. More

Alaska health officials say the first doses of swine flu vaccine have been ordered but may not reach state health centers until the week of Oct. 12. Just 4,200 doses of nasal spray vaccine will be in the first shipment. Department of Health and Social Services spokesman Greg Wilkinson says the vaccine will arrive at a central distribution center in Anchorage and be repackaged for shipment based on population. More