Good Day
Anchorage
Thursday, February 6th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Anchorage Folk Festival, after 36 years, is considering major changes due to financial difficulties, including possibly reducing the event duration and headliner appearances. Alaska Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Community members passionately opposed proposed budget cuts to the Anchorage School District, which threaten programs for deaf students and gifted learners among other significant reductions. Alaska Public Media
- ➤ The Anchorage School District plans to implement significant budget cuts affecting staffing and extracurricular activities. Alaska's News Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers discovered microplastics in the fetal tissues of spotted seals, indicating transplacental transfer from mothers to fetuses. Alaska Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alaska challenges federal decisions granting the Native Village of Eklutna jurisdiction over land for casino operations, sparking a legal battle over state versus tribal authority. Must Read Alaska
- ➤ Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy proposes a bill for increased school funding and education policy changes, in response to the state's low NAEP test scores, sparking legislative debate. KTOO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alaskans on Medicare face significant challenges in finding local healthcare providers, leading to some traveling out of state for care due to lower reimbursement rates and a growing older population. Anchorage Daily News
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24th Annual Guns N Hoses Charity Hockey Game
This charity hockey game brings together local heroes for a fun and competitive event in support of community initiatives.
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Sunday Meditation Classes at Namaste North Yoga
Weekly meditation classes offering guidance on applying Buddhist wisdom, suitable for all levels, in a serene yoga studio setting.
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Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
Participants will explore the natural world while engaging in a social evening hike under the moonlight, covering approximately one mile based on the group's ability.
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"Estranged Neighbors: How the United States is Losing Influence in Latin America" - Alaska World Affairs Council
Dr. Ryan Berg, director of the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, will address the community on the constantly shifting dynamics between the United States and Latin America and the roles of competing global powers, evolving regional priorities, and internal U.S. policies.
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21st Annual All Alaska Roundup - Statewide Recovery Event
The All Alaska Roundup is an annual statewide recovery event in Anchorage, featuring a lineup of activities and special accommodation rates at the Hilton Anchorage.
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Double Vision: A Night of Duality at Koot's Ice Bar
Experience an electrifying night of music with back-to-back sets from acclaimed duos, accompanied by hypnotic visuals in a unique ice bar setting.
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Alaska Sunday Meditation Classes at Namaste North
Participate in guided meditation sessions focusing on Buddhist wisdom in a serene yoga studio setting.
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Fireside Chat on Permafrost Changes
The event will focus on the transformation of the Arctic tundra over the past 75 years, highlighting the unique cultural and ecological aspects of Alaska.
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Alaska Design & Adaptation Collections Tour
The Anchorage Museum offers a guided tour focusing on the design and craftsmanship of Alaskan objects and artworks, accompanied by insights from local conservation experts.
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Alaska Outdoor and Environmental Education Symposium 2025
The symposium focuses on outdoor and environmental education for youth in Alaska, hosted by the Alaska Natural Resource and Outdoor Education Association and the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
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Buy your winter clothes in summer and summer clothes in winter.
~ Benjamin Graham
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