Joe Allgood
Multimedia Journalist
Anchorage, AK
(no relation to former KTUU reporter Dave Allgood, no joke, just a coincidence) Joe joined Alaska's news source in September 2024. Originally from northern Illinois and having lived in southern California for the last four years, Joe is excited to return to a snowy winter climate.
Joe enjoys telling people centered stories the most and endeavors to shine a light on those stories and around the state.
When not reporting, Joe enjoys cooking, reading and playing the cello. Also an avid lover of the outdoors, Joe is always excited to find out more of what Alaska has to offer. Feel free to reach out to Joe at jallgood@ktuu.com or message him on social media.
Alaska’s oldest official airport celebrated its 95th Birthday at an “Aviation Celebration” on Saturday.
Roads are becoming more crowded with people walking, biking, running and recreating as summer picks up, which means pedestrian safety needs to be a priority.
The Essential Air Service (EAS) is one of dozens of programs facing proposed budget cuts by the Trump Administration.
Over a hundred volunteers spent Saturday cleaning the headstones of veterans buried in Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery.
On a flight to circumnavigate the planet, one teen pilot's journey to fly to all seven continents has landed in Anchorage.
Hours after the Alaska State Legislature voted to override Governor Dunleavy’s veto of HB 57, the Anchorage School Board gave their highest honor to teachers and members of district staff.
In the wake of Governor Dunleavy’s veto of HB 57, administrators, board members, and educators say many teachers and staff might not be returning next school year.
1,630 triathletes competed in the 2025 Gold Nugget Triathlon, the largest all-women triathlon in the country.
The banks of Ship Creek are a little bit cleaner after Saturday, thanks to a local business owner and some willing volunteers.
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced that the municipality will be installing cameras around Town Square Park to aid police efforts in the area.
Over 100 people gave testimony on a bill discussing the use of railroad easements, with concerns about what the bill could mean for Anchorage walking and biking trails.
The Alaska Native Heritage Center opened for the summer season on Sunday, beginning with a day of presentations, dances, and featuring new exhibits.
Young cyclists of varying ages and skill levels brushed up on their riding skills as summer creeps up at the 3rd annual Bike Rodeo in Anchorage Saturday.
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance introduced an ordinance that could expand criminal charges for a larger range of negligent burning within the municipality.
While state education is still being discussed in Juneau, the Anchorage School Board made a move to restore previously approved jobs cuts at Tuesday’s meeting.
As summer quickly approaches in Alaska, so does the risk of wildfire, so crews have begun work on reducing burnable fuel in Anchorage.
On Saturday, Mousa Obeidi officially celebrated 100 years at his birthday party, surrounded by family and friends in Anchorage.
Fire Departments across the country, including in Anchorage, honored fallen firefighters over the weekend.
While schools across the state of Alaska are seeking ways to stretch funding and retain teachers, one organization wants to share stories on a larger stage.
On an overcast rainy day, friends and family remember a lost son in Fairview.
In an update Tuesday morning, the Department of Public Safety identified the two people killed in an airplane crash in Nanwalek on Monday afternoon.
After teetering on the edge for a few hours, Alaska’s most famous four-legged tripod fell all the way through the ice on the Tanana River Sunday afternoon, bringing an end to this year’s Nenana Ice Contest.
As fans lined up for pictures and autographs, Alaska-grown voice actor Kira Buckland sat behind a table happily greeting them during Arctic Comic-Con 2025. Read the full story on our website.
The Dena’ina Center in Anchorage played host over the weekend to characters, artists, actors and more for 2025 Arctic Comic-Con.
After over 60 years of existence, the Port of Alaska is already in the process of the largest change since its inception.
The Anchorage School Board held its first meeting less than a week after Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a school funding increase, and minutes after the legislature voted to uphold the veto.
A study on a Glenn and Seward Highway connection is wrapping up, and those involved are weighing the impacts of such a project.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke at a summit for Alaskan nonprofits on Monday in Anchorage, calling for greater action from Congress in resisting executive action from the Trump administration on tariffs, recent federal cuts and litigation over those actions.
Relatives and friends of the Maynard family, who were lost aboard a fishing boat that capsized near Homer in August 2024, held a fundraiser in Texas Saturday to continue search efforts.
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center hosted First Responder Recognition Day on Saturday, with a display of emergency response vehicles and meet-and-greets.
30-year-old Shaquil Aribuk lost his sight and his legs, and after a challenging journey to adjust to life without them, he hopes to help others do the same.
Guns, drugs, and port improvements are some of the items on the agenda for the Anchorage assembly Tuesday night.
A memo from the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture may increase timber production in Chugach and Tongass National Forests.
Alaskan-based directors Bradford Jackson and Steven Cornfield traveled to the megalopolis of Los Angeles for the 25th Annual Beverly Hills Film Festival, but not just for a breakup-season vacation to a warmer clime. Both Jackson and Cornfield screened their Alaskan-made films along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Anchorage delegation to Juneau appeared before a packed room on UAA’s campus as hundreds turned out for their annual town hall.
HB 69, a widely watched education funding bill, has moved out of the Senate Education committee, with a $1,000 increase in per student funding.
An ordinance by the Anchorage Assembly passed on Wednesday, authorizing the Anchorage School District to spend in excess of their approved budget in the event of a state funding increase.
The Anchorage Assembly featured six seats up for grabs in this year’s municipal election, with only two incumbents returning for re-election.
Ballots continue to roll in for the Anchorage Municipal election, which is nearing its final day and the official close on Tuesday.
The Village of Solomon, a tribal corporation based in Nome, is hoping to boost their energy security and lower fuel costs by installing nine solar arrays over the next several years.
Members of the community came together to combat hunger in Anchorage on Saturday.
The Alaska Governor’s Prayer Breakfast was held in Anchorage Saturday morning, featuring noted Evangelist Billy Graham’s grandson, Edward, as the keynote speaker.
Graham is the Chief Operating Officer of the Christian organization Samaritan’s Purse, which provides disaster relief and other ministries in Alaska, the U.S., and around the world.
Proposition 3 would authorize the issuance of over $8 million in bonds for the Anchorage Parks and Recreation department.
A collection of 25 Alaskans are to be honored at the annual Red Cross “Real Heroes Ceremony,” in Anchorage on Tuesday.
In the small island town of Wrangell, which has a population of about 2,000, a group of aspiring filmmakers is making their mark, and bringing Alaskan stories to the silver screen.
Wrangell high school students Jackson and Silje are two such filmmakers, getting the chance to show their work at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival in February.
Dogs were on display at the Dena’ina Center this Saturday for the first day of the Alaska Kennel Club’s Dog show.
Taking place over the course of the whole weekend, the event showcased dogs from around the state. Saturday’s competition began with the dogs being judged by breed. The Best in Show will be picked on Sunday.
Parents from Rilke Schule spoke at Tuesday’s meeting, asking the board to reconsider their March 4 decision.
Two of Alaska’s own Special Olympics athletes landed in Anchorage Monday with the added weight of a few new medals.
A community of hundreds remembered one of their own Saturday at a memorial for Wasilla resident and Iron Dog participant Skye Rench.
