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Anchorage
Sunday, March 30th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage resident Millie Moore celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday at the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Gorsuch Commons even though her official birthday is on Monday—she has been a part of the community since 1947. She recalled memories from her early days in Anchorage and remains excited to plan new adventures. Alaska's News Source
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Shortly after 9:00 p.m. Friday, Anchorage police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision on Glen Highway near Boniface Pkwy where the injured pedestrian died at the hospital and the driver remained on the scene cooperating with investigators. Alaska's News Source
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Friends and family of 40-year-old Tony Mac Kronos — missing since March 6 — gathered in Eagle River Town Square Park on Saturday to post flyers as the Anchorage Police Department actively investigates the case and plans a fundraiser to cover search, rescue, and funeral costs. Alaska's News Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Löki Tobin of Anchorage introduced Senate Bill 93 to boost state funding for early childhood programs for 3- to 5-year-old students by raising per-student funding from half to full amounts. The bill is set to be heard in the Senate Finance Committee — it could help districts like Anchorage, Skagway, and Valdez ease childcare costs and reverse outmigration. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Anchorage's language immersion programs face risk after a February budget cut that slashed $43 million and nearly 380 staff positions—threatening key teacher roles and manageable class sizes for over 2,800 students. The programs will lose essential staff and quality unless state lawmakers boost funding by May 15—forcing a potential reduction in language classes across the district. Anchorage Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage had very low snow this winter as scientists reported record low snowfall at the airport and the Iditarod race was held in Fairbanks. On March 12, riders on fat bikes finished a nearly 1,000-mile journey from Anchorage to Nome—led by Peter Delamere who also helped launch rockets at Poker Flat to study the northern lights. Anchorage Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Rep. Liz Cheney will speak for 90 minutes at Atwood Concert Hall on May 1 in Anchorage as part of the UAA lecture series titled 'Defending Democracy: A Conversation with Liz Cheney.' The university is paying her a top fee of $151,000—sparking debate over the cost and her polarizing views. Must Read Alaska
- ➤ On Saturday, the REPEAL NOW group — led by Bernadette Wilson, Bethany Marcum and Judy Eledge — launched its signature-gathering effort at the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Anchorage to repeal ranked-choice voting and distributed petition books statewide. The campaign must collect about 35,000 valid signatures from voters across most House districts before the petition is submitted to the Division of Elections, with a major gathering planned at the Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show from April 11 to 13. Must Read Alaska
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Deluxe Trolley City Tour in Anchorage
10 a.m. | Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center | Ticket prices vary | Explore Anchorage's sights on a deluxe trolley tour with opportunities for wildlife spotting.
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Cabin Fever Comedy Showcase
7:00-9:15 p.m. — Whale's Tail — Free entry — Enjoy standup from a lineup of local comedians followed by an open mic night.
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The Ataris Live in Alaska
7-11 p.m. — Williwaw Social — $25-$35 — Experience a night of nostalgic punk rock with The Ataris and an official Emo Night after-party.
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Alaska Electronic Orchestra Concert: Bass, Saxophones, & Great Vibes!
4-5:45 p.m. — The Nave — Check website for admission — Experience an electrifying musical fusion of saxophones and bass with stunning visuals at this unique concert.
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Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show
12:00 AM — Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center — Check website for ticket info — Explore outdoor vendors and discover products for your Alaskan adventures.
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Anchorage Home Show
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Alaska Airlines Center — $10 General Admission, $8 Seniors & Military, Free 17 & Under — Discover the latest in housing solutions and enjoy family activities.
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Bright Ideas
3-7 p.m. — Anchorage Community Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an engaging performance that promises to spark creativity and inspiration.
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KillBill Sax Performance
7 PM – 1 AM — Chester Park Senior Housing — Free admission — Enjoy a night of soulful saxophone melodies from local artist Bill, rooted in Anchorage's music scene.
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Free Easter Meal Giveaway
6-7 p.m. (Additional times: 3 p.m. on 4/19, 10:30 a.m. on 4/20) — Life Church Bus Ministry — Free entry — Enjoy a festive Easter meal with prizes, an egg hunt, and pizza every evening.
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Alaska Statewide Tribal Business Office Conference
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Connect and learn at this annual training in Billing & Coding.
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