Good Day
Anchorage
Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in two Western Alaska communities voted to relocate inland after ex-Typhoon Halong devastated their villages, and many now live temporarily in Anchorage, Bethel, or elsewhere. Federal officials said reinstated BRIC funding + new resilience grants may soon support rebuilding as detailed plans are expected in April or May. Anchorage Daily News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A local heli-ski company detailed a deadly avalanche that injured several people on a recent run in nearby slopes, and an avalanche forecaster explained that problematic snow+ conditions contributed to the event. Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local historian David Reamer revisits the notorious 1940s Chili Parlor (a secret brothel) on Fifth Avenue that operated under owner Marie Cox. Legal disputes ended in a 1948 verdict against Cox, and the trial’s comical moments have become a lasting chapter in Anchorage’s colorful past. Anchorage Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local ski areas Hilltop, Arctic Valley and Skeetawk rely on staff and volunteers to keep snow sports affordable and accessible for families and youth. Dedicated instructors support lessons and expansion plans that help Anchorage residents enjoy winter sports (a community tradition) on local slopes. Anchorage Daily News
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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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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.
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2026 Alaska Emergency Nurses Association Conference
8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. — BP Energy Center — $25 – $325 — Discover current topics in emergency nursing while earning credits and networking with colleagues.
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ASIST Training Workshop
9 AM – 5 PM — Cook Inlet Tribal Council — Free — Learn essential skills to help save lives with suicide first-aid training.
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Spring 2026 Graduation Ceremony
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Wendy Williamson Auditorium — Free entry — Celebrate the achievements of Alaska Pacific University graduates at the annual graduation ceremony.
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Teacher Tales: A Night of Storytelling
6-8 p.m. — Bear Tooth Theatrepub — Free entry — Experience inspiring stories from educators about courage and creativity in teaching.
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