Good morning, Anchorage.

A Saturday avalanche near Girdwood injured one man and a mobile home fire in Muldoon injured a firefighter and led to several residents being sent to the hospital.

Koahnic Broadcast Corporation will host its annual Alaska Native Art Auction Gala to showcase indigenous art and celebrate local culture.

The event will highlight local creativity & support native artists.

Koahnic Broadcast Corporation unveiled its Koahnic 2030 plan (aimed at boosting funding) for Alaska Native storytelling at a packed Hotel Captain Cook ballroom.

City officials and artists gathered to support an effort that will deepen Indigenous language, arts and culture.

Teck Resources plans to build a solar farm at Red Dog mine to cut its 40,000-gallon daily diesel use and lower costs while boosting summer power.

Construction will start by June to capture federal tax credits before they expire in July, supporting the mine’s extension and energy needs.

Alaska Education Commissioner Deena Bishop said the school maintenance ranking is not working because small, rural districts have struggled to secure funding.

Lawmakers asked the education department to revise the process — aiming to let schools with fewer resources advance their projects sooner.

Veteran Iditarod musher Mille Porsild paid tribute to her sled dog Charley, who died five days ago before the Elim checkpoint, ending her race immediately.

Further lab tests will follow since a necropsy showed no clear cause (leaving the reason for her loss unexplained).

The 3A and 4A basketball state championships held yesterday at a local high school gym produced dramatic finishes and historic plays — moments that set new records for the teams.

Coaches praised the feats as a promising sign for future tournaments.

West Valley junior guard Jayden Miranda was named Gatorade Alaska Boys Basketball Player of the Year Friday and helped his team secure a Mid Alaska Conference championship with a 22-4 record — his academic achievements and community service added to the honor.

Mountain City Christian Academy won the 4A state girls basketball title on Saturday, March 21 at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage when it beat Bartlett 55—45.

Father and daughter duo Lonnie and Brooklynn Ridgeway led the win as the team clinched its third state title since 2022.

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.