Good morning, Anchorage.

On April 4, 2025, the Anchorage Museum hosted a First Friday event that honored 17 founders and leaders who built the city’s dance community from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Alice Bassler Sullivan—Alaska Dance Theatre’s founding artistic director—said the event was the start of ongoing efforts to document the city’s dance history.

The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center and National Weather Service issued an avalanche warning for the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains because heavy rain, wind, and snow created unstable conditions; agencies warned that visitors should avoid slopes steeper than 30 degrees today—recreational areas at lower elevations could be risky.

Anchorage residents attended a town hall on April 5 at the University of Alaska Anchorage where education advocates urged lawmakers to pass new revenue measures—aiming to boost funding for schools that have not kept pace with rising costs.

Speakers including teachers and business owners called for new taxes on oil companies and corporations—arguing that willing taxpayers should help prevent cuts in important school programs.

Assemblyman Randy Sulte introduced an ordinance that will make recreational use, possession, sale and offering of nitrous oxide, poppers and Kratom illegal in Anchorage.

The measure will impose a Class B misdemeanor—upgraded to a Class A offense if sold or offered to minors—and will be discussed at the Assembly meeting on April 8.

A scoreboard released on April 5 showed high school track and basketball contests ended earlier this week—Friday’s Big C Relays at the Dome featured Dimond’s Sarah Dittman winning the long jump and top teams posting strong sprint and relay times while local basketball teams like Dimond, Soldotna and West secured wins.

Six Alaska high school track athletes shined at the Big C Relays held at The Dome on April 4, with Bartlett’s Tyler Drake setting new hurdle records and Deuce Alailefaleula winning the shot put.

Sitka’s Connor Hitchcock upset a state champion in the 3200 race (Chugiak’s Jihsana Williams, Hannah Shaha, and Dimond’s Nevaeh Watkins also posted strong results), marking a promising start to the season.

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.

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.

Bright Ideas

3-7 p.m. — Anchorage Community Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an engaging performance that promises to spark creativity and inspiration.

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.

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.

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.

Bright Ideas Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Anchorage Community Theatre — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of Bright Ideas in a vibrant live performance setting.

Alaska Aviation Museum Hall of Fame Gala

6:00-10:30 p.m. — Marriott Anchorage Downtown — Tickets required — Celebrate aviation legends in Alaska with dinner, auctions, and special awards.

Bright Ideas Performance

3-7 p.m. — Anchorage Community Theatre — Cheap tickets available — Experience the excitement of the live ‘Bright Ideas’ performance in Anchorage.

The Adventures of Tortoise & Hare: The Next Generation

7:15-8:15 a.m. — Alaska Junior Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved fable in a modern setting as Tortoise and Hare navigate new challenges with their children.