Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of March.
Good morning, Anchorage.
The Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness warns of an escalating affordable housing crisis, with over 1,000 households at imminent eviction risk due to surging rents and a lack of affordable options.
Midtown Mall in Anchorage combines a craft fair with its indoor farmers market, open every Saturday in March and April, offering a variety of products from Alaskan-grown produce to handmade goods.
'Wintermoot Volume Two: Slack Tides' by Nathan Shafer offers a non-linear, Alaska-inspired comic adventure that blends local mythology with a broad, imaginative universe.
Spenard Art Studio in Anchorage hosted its monthly 'Spenard Second Saturdays' event, showcasing encaustic art demonstrations to visitors.
Colony High School's choir, orchestra, and marching band, known for their accomplished performances, travel to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day after years of preparation.
Alaska's legislative leaders indicate Gov. Dunleavy's proposal to create a state agriculture department aimed at boosting food security and local farming, initially welcomed, now faces potential rejection due to budgetary concerns and its execution through an executive order.
For nearly 20 years, Alaska has not funded repairs for a rural school serving Indigenous children in Sleetmute, now facing collapse due to neglect.
3rd Annual Alaska Native Artist Market
The Alaska Native Artist Market showcases multicultural artistry during the ASAA March Madness Alaska basketball tournaments.
Sean Kingston Live Performance
Sean Kingston will perform live at Williwaw Social in Anchorage, Alaska.
St. Patrick's Day No-Tap Bowling Tournament
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a unique No-Tap bowling tournament at Polar Bowl, where players knock down 9 pins to achieve a strike, with cash payouts based on participation.
St. Patrick’s Day Spring Meltdown & Slush Cup
Experience a day filled with winter sports activities and fun at the Hillberg Ski Area, featuring tubing, skiing, and snowboarding opportunities.
LiUNA Work Zone Safety: Flagging Certification Course
This 16-hour course, suitable for both new and renewing flaggers, covers essential work zone safety practices and traffic control methods necessary for highway construction work.
3rd Annual Alaska Native Artist Market at ASAA March Madness
This multicultural artist market showcases Alaska Native artists during the ASAA March Madness basketball tournaments, featuring a diverse range of artistic work.
Concert featuring Black Barrel & The Bad Men
Enjoy a live performance by Black Barrel & The Bad Men at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub in Anchorage.
2025 National RTAP Rural & Tribal Transit Training Workshop
This workshop in Anchorage offers a comprehensive two-day Transit Training focused on Capital Projects and Mobility Management for rural and tribal transit professionals.
Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (ATCEM)
The ATCEM is a four-day conference focused on environmental issues, offering networking opportunities and sessions on topics such as climate change and food security, attended by Tribal environmental professionals.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Cook Inlet Tribal Council — Free entry — Equip yourself with vital skills to intervene when someone is contemplating suicide.
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