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Anchorage
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hangar 5 reopened on Dec. 8 as a renovated fitness center after months of work (it now offers updated equipment for local residents). Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Anchorage’s Muldoon neighborhood will install colorful wildlife-themed bike racks at Chanshtnu Park this summer thanks to a $12,000 city grant from Beyond the Beige and the Northeast Community Council funding public art. The racks will feature designs shaped like a moose, bear, and salmon. Your Alaska Link
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alaska Airlines placed its largest plane order (over 100 Boeing planes) Wednesday, including 105 narrowbody 737 MAX 10s and five widebody 787-10s; the order also gives an option for 35 more 737s and aims to boost its fleet to 475 by 2030 to support global route expansion. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Alaska Airlines is addressing an error that charged some Club 49 members extra baggage fees after the new policy began Jan. 3. The company said customers can have fees waived at counters and that the issue was expected to be fixed by Jan. 7. KTOO
- ➤ Alaska Airlines is addressing an error in its Club 49 program that wrongly charged some members extra fees since Jan. 3 (a spokesperson said fees can be waived at ticket counters by showing Club 49 status or proof of residency). The issue may have been resolved by now. Alaska Public Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 7, the Alaska Native Medical Center held a ceremony for Orthodox Christmas — a festive event honoring local heritage and traditions. The celebration drew community members to the center. Alaska's News Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alaska’s new jobs forecast shows a 0.9% state growth with 3,000 roles expected in 2026; the oil and gas sector will add 1,000 jobs while health care will add 1,100 roles. Production at Pikka oil field will start later this year amid ongoing industry expansion statewide. Alaska's News Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alaska Pacific University received an $18M donation from MacKenzie Scott’s foundation (70% of its annual budget) that will nearly double its endowment to help keep tuition low and boost financial stability; the university president said the transformative gift validates its new direction. Alaska Public Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage's climate action plan is being rebranded to address warmer winters, shifting snow patterns, and evolving infrastructure needs. The revised energy + resilience effort will adapt to changes in snowfall, rain, and winter storms while planning for future energy shortages. Alaska Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage officials plan to open new treatment centers (including the delayed Golden Lion facility) and increase shelter capacity in 2026 to cut homeless deaths, following 45 fatalities in 2025. Your Alaska Link
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alaska is experiencing a surge in flu cases as a new strain drives hospitals to near capacity. Health officials advise residents to get vaccinated and take precautions — such as wearing masks in crowded places. Your Alaska Link
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Anchorage Symphony - Silent Film Night
7:30 p.m. — Anchorage Symphony Orchestra — Ticketed event — Enjoy a unique pairing of live symphonic music with classic silent films.
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Jason Russell at Koot's
8-11:59 p.m. — Chilkoot Charlie's — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a high-energy, family-friendly comedy show from the dynamic Jason Russell.
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Candlelight Concert: Rings and Dragons
6:30-7:29 p.m. — 49th State Brewing — $27.65 — Experience an enchanting musical journey with a tribute to fantasy themes by candlelight.
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2026 Alaska Forum Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center — Open to attendees — Expanding opportunities with the inaugural Alaska Forum Career & Craft Fair.
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