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Anchorage
Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Steve Schoonmaker, known as Alaska's Fisher Poet, and musician Jim Maloney, collaborate using poetry and hand pan music to explore and celebrate the natural world. Alaska Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Anchorage Assembly approved a three-year suspension of design rules for large multifamily housing projects to address the city's housing shortage and encourage development. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Sen. Rob Yundt's first legislative act proposes a 9.2% tax on Hilcorp, Alaska's main oil company, potentially affecting all S corporations and stirring diverse reactions among Republicans and Democrats. Must Read Alaska
- ➤ In Anchorage, protesters expressed opposition to deportation policies while immigration lawyers advised immigrants on rights and documentation. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ Alaska's legislature is reviewing House Bill 78, aimed at reinstating a pension system for public-sector employees, shifting from a defined contribution plan to a new model with shared-risk elements to improve retention and satisfaction among state and local workers. Alaska Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lymphatic drainage, a gentle massage therapy, aids in detoxification and reduces swelling by improving circulation, benefitting post-surgery recovery and pregnant women. Alaska's News Source
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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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The Queen's Cartoonists: Animated Music Experience
The Queen’s Cartoonists perform music from classic and contemporary animations while synchronizing their performance with video projections of the original films.
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2025 Western Regional IDeA Conference in Anchorage, Alaska
The Western Regional IDeA Conference brings together biomedical scientists to share recent research findings and foster collaborations among participants from the IDeA Western Region.
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Alabama Story Live Concert
Alabama Story will perform live at the Anchorage Community Theatre, offering an inspiring musical experience.
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Alabama Story Concert at Anchorage Community Theatre
Alabama Story will perform live at Anchorage Community Theatre, offering an evening of inspirational music.
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