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Saturday, February 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Anchorage shelter dogs participated in a Valentine's Day event to attract potential adopters and volunteers, featuring a kissing booth and special adoption rates.  Your Alaska Link

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • An early morning vehicle fire led to the temporary closure of a road just east of Downtown Anchorage, with emergency crews responding to the scene.  Alaska's News Source

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Alaska's Emergency Operations Center has canceled this year's annual tsunami warning system test, believing recent activations by actual events demonstrate the system's effectiveness without the need for an additional test.  KBRW

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Alaska's Supreme Court achieves a historic milestone with a majority of female justices, led by Chief Justice Susan Carney, emphasizing diversity and community representation.  Alaska Public Media

HEALTH NEWS

  • Alaska's report highlights that full vaccination was about 93% effective in protecting young children from pertussis during a recent spike in cases, with unvaccinated children significantly more prone to infection.  Alaska Beacon
  • Trans Alaskans face challenges accessing gender-affirming care due to recent executive orders from President Trump, with impacts including loss of health insurance coverage and increased stress within the community.  KTOO

EVENTS

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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.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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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.

    Wed, 2/19/25

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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.

    Thu, 2/20/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/21/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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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.

    Wed, 2/26/25

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  • Alabama Story Live Concert

    Alabama Story will perform live at the Anchorage Community Theatre, offering an inspiring musical experience.

    Thu, 2/27/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/28/25

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  • Chugach Hike and Alyeska Nordic Spa Experience

    This event offers a scenic 3-mile hike through the Chugach mountains followed by relaxation at Alyeska Nordic Spa, featuring hydrotherapy and opportunities to see local wildlife.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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  • Alabama Story Concert at Anchorage Community Theatre

    The Alabama Story concert will feature their inspirational music at the Anchorage Community Theatre, providing an exciting live experience for fans.

    Sun, 3/2/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The trick to life is to enjoy the process of being unsatisfied with what you have.

~ Naval Ravikant

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