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Anchorage
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage children stitched felt heart ornaments at The Workshop Community Center on Huffman Road to celebrate Valentine’s Day, learning basic sewing skills and decorating them with colorful buttons (according to SewDutchSisters owner Sarah Resseguie). Donations help cover rent, utilities, and supplies for this community art space. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ Commuters in Anchorage embraced the chill by riding bicycles during Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday morning, as stations across town offered snacks and warm drinks (with 50 cyclists gathering near Hilstrand Pond) to boost community spirit. Your Alaska Link
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Federal investigators are examining Bering Air Flight 445's crash to uncover how multiple factors led to regional aviation safety concerns in Alaska and to guide future local safety improvements. Alaska's News Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Federal fishery managers approved a measure at the February meeting to limit chum salmon bycatch from pollock nets to 45,000 annually (set to take effect in 2028) to protect key salmon runs and balance economic interests. Alaska Beacon
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kids can learn outdoor skills at the Dena’ina Center as the Youth Outdoor Extravaganza features archery, fishing, and rock climbing (organized by the Wild Sheep Foundation). The free event runs through today and offers hands-on activities for all ages. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ State officials cut travel and volunteer programs at Mt. Edgecumbe to address a $1.6M deficit and a 25% drop in enrollment, resulting in a smaller team for the state Drama, Debate and Forensics Championships in Anchorage while legislators questioned the changes at a Feb. 12 hearing. The Alaska Current
- ➤ Anchorage School Board candidates are contesting two seats in the April 7 election. For Seat C, retired Air Force vet Alexander Rosales and ASD teacher Rachel Blakeslee are running, and for Seat D, community council chair Sharon Gibbons, carpenter Dustin Darden and ASD teacher Paul McDonogh are vying. Must Read Alaska
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Biologist Dan Ruthrauff has taken over Shiloh Schulte’s study of a whimbrel pair that migrates via different coasts to winter in South America — the birds nest on tundra and return in May. This summer he will follow them near the Katakturuk River to track their journey and risks. Anchorage Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study from NYU & UCSF shows Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend payments did not increase severe injury or death, using data from 2009-2019 and debunking common safety concerns. The research was published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Must Read 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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Artist Connect at The Nave
12-5 p.m. — The Nave — Free entry — Connect with local artists while painting plates for a charitable project.
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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.
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Mariculture Nerd Night: Talks, Tastings & Shell Painting
6-8 p.m. — 49th State Brewing — Free entry — Dive into mariculture with engaging talks, tasty samples, and a little shell painting fun.
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