Good morning, Anchorage.

The August Fund is hosting an adoption event at PetSmart in Tikatnu Commons on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. to find new homes for retired Iditarod sled dogs (with options for active pups and more relaxed companions).

An apartment fire on North Lane Street in Mountain View on Wednesday displaced four families + a dog; affected residents spent one night in an emergency shelter before moving into temporary housing.

Teck Resources plans to build an 8.8-megawatt solar farm at Red Dog that would add summer power, cut diesel use & lower costs, with construction expected to start by June to secure federal tax credits and support potential mine extension or closure.

Families cheered on students as they competed at the Alaska State Spelling Bee on Friday, Mar.

20, at a local venue where judges determined winners. The event highlighted community support and celebrated the students’ hard work.

Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Aquarian Charter School competed in the Amazing Shake competition to build real-world skills such as eye contact and professional greetings.

The event featured a Fur Rondy theme to teach local history while top performers will advance to later rounds.

A report finds no Anchorage high school has a majority of ninth-graders meeting proficiency in both ELA and math (based on AKSTAR data) as state-mandated board terms and labor rules limit local reforms; these structural barriers could affect Alaska’s workforce and civic future.

Alaska Pacific University's Moseley Center Gym has been upgraded through a $175,000 Rasmuson Foundation grant.

The improvements include new court lines, enhanced acoustics, and ADA-accessible seating — with LED scoreboards set to improve upcoming events at APU.

Gov. Dunleavy introduced a bill that taxes LNG flow instead of property value to ease building the North Slope project.

Lawmakers and borough officials are reviewing the measure that could remove billions in tax revenue while the project aims to build an 800-mile pipeline starting in 2029.

Alaska advocates urge lawmakers to pass a bill that adds a $0.98 monthly surcharge on all phone numbers to fund crisis services like the 988 hotline.

Supporters say the measure will generate an estimated $6 million & $8 million a year for mental health programs while critics question its fairness.

Thursday’s state semifinals at (Alaska Airlines Center) saw Mt. Edgecumbe rally past Sitka 56-50 while Barrow edged Nome-Beltz 63-50, setting up Saturday’s championship game between the top teams.

Barrow girls, who beat defending champion Grace Christian 50-39 on Thursday, advanced to face Monroe Catholic — winners of a 52-32 win over Kenai Central — in today's state championship at Alaska Airlines Center.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bear Grillz Live in Alaska

10:30 PM – 2:30 AM — Williwaw Social — Ticketed event — Enjoy an electrifying night with Bear Grillz in Anchorage.

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.

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.

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.

Easy Hikes at Ruth Arcand Park

10 AM – 12 PM — Ruth Arcand Park — Free entry — Enjoy easy to intermediate hikes and the stunning beauty of Alaska's outdoors.