Good Day
Anchorage
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds gathered in downtown Anchorage to celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks, food trucks, and performances, including the Alaska Fire Circus. Anchorage Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alaskans welcomed 2025 with spectacular aurora displays, enriching the state's New Year celebrations with vivid skies. Alaska's News Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gwen Holdmann discusses the necessity of carbon capture and storage methods alongside renewable energy transitions to combat climate change, highlighting Alaska's potential as a leader in this emerging field. Alaska Beacon
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A task force report in Alaska outlines recommendations to expand child care availability and affordability, including wider subsidy eligibility, streamlined caregiver hiring processes, and utilizing school spaces. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ A federal judge mandates Alaska to improve SNAP application processing times and provide monthly progress reports, following significant delays affecting thousands. Anchorage Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alaska's Recover Alaska action group promotes 'Dry January' to encourage residents to reassess their drinking habits, amidst higher binge drinking rates in the state. Alaska's News Source
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of free, guided hikes were held across all 50 states for the 2025 First Day Hike, promoting outdoor activity, with a notable event at Alaska's Chugach State Park. Alaska's News Source
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Alaska Sunday Meditation Classes at Namaste North
These Sunday classes offer meditation practices along with discussions on Buddhist wisdom for both beginners and experienced meditators in a tranquil yoga studio setting.
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Frosty Bottom Winter Bike Endurance Event
The Frosty Bottom features long and short course options for winter biking along the scenic multi-use trails in Anchorage.
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Free Avalanche Rescue Workshop at Glen Alps
This community-focused workshop provides winter backcountry travelers with an opportunity to learn and practice avalanche rescue skills, suitable for all experience levels.
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Yarnslingers: A Storytelling Event by 49 Writers and Anchorage Concert Association
An intimate evening of storytelling themed around 'Winter's Dark', featuring community contributions in a cozy venue.
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Swollen Members Concert
Swollen Members will perform live at Williwaw Social in Anchorage.
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Tour
Engage in a guided exploration of Alaska's native wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, including a hike to Byron Glacier and opportunities to see various native animals.
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