Good morning, Anchorage.

Historian David Reamer recounts the saga of the S.S.

Olympian, a steamship built in 1883 that raced coastal routes, rescued stranded passengers and faced crew disputes as it ferried early tourists to Alaska. The vessel ended service after a lengthy career and now rests in Possession Bay.

Jordan Stolz credits his family’s decades-long tradition of summer trips to Alaska with shaping his Olympic speedskating success.

The 21-year-old medalist trains with four-hour bike rides in Hatcher Pass near his Palmer home, which he says builds his focus and fearlessness in competition.

Visitors to the Mountain View Library will learn about Alaska's rich sports history on Thursday at Alaska’s Week of Dreams Kickoff organized by America250-Alaska — with presentations highlighting baseball's unique journey from Saint Paul Island to future MLB stars.

American Jessie Diggins, set to retire after a historic Olympic career, finished fifth in the 50K classic on Feb.

22 at Tesero, Italy, missing a medal by five seconds, while Alaska’s Gus Schumacher finished 13th in the men's event on Feb. 21.

The inaugural Su Dog 300 will bring new life to Willow’s historic mushing scene by uniting local mushers and community members.

The race is set to run soon and aims to spark fresh traditions + boost local pride.

Anchorage’s Olympian Kristen Faulkner from Homer led her team to gold at the Pan Am Games in Santiago on Feb.

19 after beating Canada and Mexico. She also won gold in the individual pursuit on Feb. 21 and secured an automatic berth to the World Cycling Championships.

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.

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.

Yukon River Science Symposium

All day — Denali Tower North — Free entry — Explore the latest research and developments concerning the Yukon River ecosystem.

Katherine Blanford Stand-Up Comedy Show

7-9 p.m. — Bear Tooth Theatrepub — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious antics of comedian Katherine Blanford, who's won hearts with her charming and energetic performances.