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Anchorage
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Since Oracle bought TikTok on Jan. 22, Anchorage users have reported problems uploading videos and searching content, with some saying certain topics seem muted. Many have turned to alternatives while advertisers watch closely for any lingering issues. Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage School District’s sixth annual Indigenous Fashion Show will take place tomorrow at Bettye Davis East High, where over 60 Indigenous students will model traditional regalia and a craft fair will host 70 local vendors (the event is organized by the Gui Kima program that connects students with cultural heritage). Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Dr. Margaret Merritt, the first woman to take on varied biology jobs in Alaska, details her long career of field work in her new book. She shared her journey on Outdoor Explorer while working from a boat for the Department of Fish and Game over decades of adventure. KBRW
- ➤ Anchorage Weekender offers 10 events following record-breaking snow, including Winter Bike Fest with a film screening at Bear Tooth Theatre pub on Thursday and a craft brew festival at Dena’ina Center Friday and Saturday (with over 250 drinks to sample). Residents can enjoy family-friendly neon dance parties and more community fun. KBRW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-seven school districts received part of a $50M literacy grant in 2025 from the state education department to boost early reading proficiency. Some districts reported difficulties with administrative guidance while superintendents in Bristol Bay (135 students) and Petersburg praised gains, noting challenges in fund access and program implementation. Alaska Public Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new study finds that destructive landslides in Alaska have increased since the 1980s due to warmer air and higher rainfall, with four fatal events reported in Southeast over recent years. Researchers warn rain on snow events will become more frequent as climate change drives harsher weather conditions. Alaska Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission confirmed today that Cook Inlet Energy burned state-owned gas at the Badami field for nearly four months in 2024 and 2025 to keep oil production steady, fining the company $313,616 (an amount tied to about 900 homes’ heating needs). Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ In 2025, Alaska’s population grew slightly to 738,737 on July 1 because births exceeded deaths despite 13 consecutive years of more people leaving than arriving (according to the Labor Department). Demographers predict the state’s population will decline steadily by 2050. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Anchorage residents will vote on a comprehensive trail improvement plan in April to enhance outdoor recreation — a 27-year initiative that includes upgrades to trails, athletic fields and playgrounds across Anchorage and surrounding communities. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Anchorage received 40.2 inches of snowfall this January, making it the snowiest month on record, and the DOT is clearing roads and sidewalks while storing snow at its only municipal snow bank which still has plenty of capacity; crews will begin hauling excess snow at night. Alaska's News Source
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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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22nd Annual All Alaska Roundup
2 PM – 12 PM — Hilton Anchorage — Check event page for registration fees — An annual recovery event fostering community support and connection in Anchorage.
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2026 ASBJJF Adult and Masters GI Championship
9:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Avis Alaska Sports Complex — Registration fees applicable — Experience the thrilling competition of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Alaska.
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Mushing Dogs to the Top of Denali: The 1979 Expedition
6-7 p.m. — Anchorage Museum — Free entry — Experience the thrilling story of the first ascent of Denali through the eyes of expedition members and author Nan Elliot.
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Alaska Fighting Championship 173
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Sullivan Arena — Tickets available — Experience a night of thrilling mixed martial arts action in Anchorage.
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25th Annual Guns N Hoses Charity Hockey Game
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Sullivan Arena — Check local listings for ticket info — A thrilling charity hockey game putting local heroes on the ice for a great cause.
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Sitting Still: A Documentary on Landscape Architecture
7:30-9 p.m. — Anchorage Museum — $5 — Discover the visionary approach of landscape architect Laurie Olin in this compelling documentary screening.
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You Have This Day And Maybe Another
7 p.m. — The Nave — Care-based sliding-scale tickets — Explore the thoughtful connections of care through contemporary dance performances that reflect on everyday life.
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Saint Martin's Saints at Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Men's Basketball
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Alaska Airlines Center — Tickets required — Catch an exciting college basketball showdown between the Saints and Seawolves.
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