Good morning, Anchorage.

Your Alaska Link, the Food Bank of Alaska and local businesses are running Feed the Love to collect nonperishable food for families during a period of low donations, with drop-off sites such as Mo’s Deli accepting items in Anchorage through Thursday, Feb.

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The YMCA of Alaska on Lake Otis Parkway is set to begin a $6M expansion that will add a basketball court, walking track, free-weight area, and parking in July, with work expected to finish in fall.

The facility will remain open 24 hours (with enhanced security) to boost community fitness.

Alaska Wild Berry Products lit a 10-foot Valentine’s heart with nearly 30,000 lights outside its Juneau Street location.

The festive display will brighten the community all month.

About 250 ConocoPhillips North Slope oil field workers voted on Monday, July 8, 2024, to unionize their teams for the Kuparuk, Alpine and Willow fields.

ConocoPhillips said it would bargain in good faith as unions were set to address job security and employee benefits during a period of global layoffs.

Chugach Avalanche Center is hosting a free avalanche rescue workshop at the Glen Alps Trailhead on Sunday, Feb.

15 with sessions from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and advance registration is required (rentals are available).

Anchorage School Board has asked district administrators to propose new school closure or consolidation options by Feb.

14 + Fire Lake and Lake Otis are among the schools being reconsidered ahead of a Feb. 17 meeting to help fill a $90M budget gap.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management said a federal oil lease sale for 5.5 million acres in the National Petroleum Reserve is delayed until March 18 because a legally required notice did not publish on schedule; it is the first of five mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Anchorage Health Department reports there are no measles cases in the city today, though unvaccinated residents face increased risk — they are advised to talk to their doctor about the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine.

Anchorage goalie Jeremy Swayman, who turned his season around with a standout performance at the World Championship in Stockholm, will debut at the Winter Olympics in Milan on Thursday at 11:10 a.m. as Team USA faces Latvia, crediting his Alaskan roots and family support for his comeback.

On Monday, mushers left Circle City in the Yukon Quest 750 as Josi Shelley led her team onto the Yukon River.

Race organizers forecast lows near -50 — calm winds are expected along the route to help competitors navigate icy conditions.

Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin clinched a silver medal in Mixed Doubles curling on Tuesday morning, making history by earning the first curling medal for an American woman (a milestone for the sport).

Anchorage’s curling community now celebrates this proud achievement.

Anchorage hosts the 2026 state high school hockey championships with boys competing at Sullivan Arena and girls at Ben Boeke Ice Arena.

Games start Thursday and finals take place on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Artist Connect at The Nave

12-5 p.m. — The Nave — Free entry — Connect with local artists while painting plates for a charitable project.

Fairview Spring Play Program 2026

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Fairview Community Recreation Center — Check website for cost — A fun-filled mini camp with games, STEAM projects, and field trips for kids.