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Anchorage
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jeanine Moorman launches the Balin Scott Miller Foundation on Monday, Jan. 12 to offer climbing gear and shoe grants to climbers under 24. The foundation (which requires safety education in grant applications) aims to honor Balin's legacy. Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Overland!, an Alaska-made comedy retelling Blanche Stewart Scott’s 1910 cross-country feat, will have its final Anchorage fundraiser performance Friday at 7 p.m. at Sidney Laurence Theater before heading to New York for a short run. Alaska's News Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $18 million to Alaska Pacific University in December—marking the largest unrestricted gift in the college’s history. The funds nearly doubled APU’s endowment and will support tuition assistance and campus upgrades. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ The Anchorage School District faced transportation delays Thursday, Jan. 8 as extreme cold made it hard to start buses — affected families were notified through robocalls. The district reported the issue and provided updates as conditions improved. Alaska's News Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fish and Game warned residents on Jan. 8 that heavy snow in the highlands is driving moose into neighborhoods in search of forage. They advised caution as human-moose conflicts may increase. Alaska's News Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Dunleavy declared Napaskiak a disaster after a December power outage froze pipes + left residents without running water for a month. Tribal leaders and crews are working to repair the waterline as bottled water continues to arrive. Alaska Public Media
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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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