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Anchorage
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local art gallery Bivy re-opened this fall at a new downtown Anchorage location above Alaska Ivory Exchange on G Street. The gallery is showing a group exhibition, 'We Are Going to Build a House,' until Saturday, March 21, with regular hours on Fridays and Saturdays & by appointment. Anchorage Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage industry groups welcomed a record-breaking lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve—Alaska today that surpassed a $104 million record from 1999, showing growing investor confidence that will boost local energy projects and jobs. Must Read Alaska
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage School District announced boundary changes for next school year after converting O’Malley Elementary to French immersion, leaving parents with children at Hanshew and Service confused by late notifications. Families must choose by April 1 between staying without bus service or switching to Golden View (bus concerns persist). Alaska's News Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Suzanne LaFrance authorized work today to rebuild Cargo Terminal 1 (used by Matson) at the Don Young Port as part of a modernization program that will expand the dock and upgrade cranes for larger ships. The project will continue until 2032 to enhance port capacity for the future. Alaska's News Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 2026 Iditarod champion Jessie Holmes repeated his title after leaving White Mountain ahead of competitors Tuesday morning and finishing strong at Nome. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Seward musher Travis Beals finished second in the Iditarod in Nome early Wednesday and carried his late mother's ashes as a tribute while celebrating with his seven‑week‑old baby Emmett. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Kenai Central’s girls upset Mt. Edgecumbe 43-40 at Alaska Airlines Center during the 3A state championship tournament on Wednesday. Coach Songer said the team used early morning practices & careful game planning to beat a regular-season foe they had lost to twice earlier. Anchorage Daily News
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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.
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B4uDie Kick Off Party
7-9 p.m. — Chilkoot Charlie's — Check for admission details — Celebrate the start of Alaska's week-long comedy arts festival featuring top national comedians.
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Spring Improv Comedy Night
8-9:30 p.m. — The Nave — Mocktails available — Celebrate the return of daylight with a lively night of improv comedy and community spirit.
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Candlelight: The Soundtrack of the 60s
6:30-7:30 p.m. — 49th State Brewing - Anchorage — Ticket required — Experience a magical evening of The Beatles' classics performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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Grade Checking IV - GPS Training
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Alaska Laborers Training School — Pre-requisite required — Engage in hands-on GPS training for grade checkers in Alaska.
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Hidden Valley Hustlers Comedy Show
6-8 p.m. — Chilkoot Charlie's — Admission varies — Enjoy an evening of standup comedy featuring local talent from Hidden Valley.
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Bear Grillz Live in Alaska
10:30 PM – 2:30 AM — Williwaw Social — Ticketed event — Enjoy an electrifying night with Bear Grillz in Anchorage.
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Alaska SHRM Conference
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hotel Captain Cook — $369 – $849 — Connect with HR professionals, enhance skills, and gain new insight at this annual conference.
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Spaffdaddy Live Performance
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Peanut Farm — Ticket info TBA — Experience the energetic performances of Spaffdaddy, a local talent with Alaskan roots.
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Superhero Showdown
2-5 p.m. — Chuck Albrecht Softball Complex — Check website for cost — Put on your super suit for an exciting afternoon run or walk followed by a BBQ.
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