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Anchorage
Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hilltop Ski Area closed its busy weekend by hosting an Easter egg hunt that brought families together for seasonal fun + a celebration of local holiday traditions. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Lake Otis YMCA filled its pool with eggs to celebrate Easter and invited local families to enjoy a festive seasonal display. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ The YMCA celebrated Easter yesterday with an Eggstravaganza in the pool, hosting family-friendly games and an egg hunt that attracted local families at its facility. The event brought festive holiday cheer to the community. Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local historian David Reamer details the term breakup, which describes the ice melting and signaling spring's approach in Alaska. The piece traces stories from early Fairbanks to Anchorage — showing how local slang evolved with the state’s unique culture. Anchorage Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A UAF grad student is working with the Alaska Earthquake Center on the Coastal Array Project to test a new method using a tight cluster of 26 seismometers at Kodiak and Homer aimed at improving offshore earthquake detection for a future warning system. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Anchorage School District saw weapon suspensions drop after metal detectors were deployed following a gun discovery on March 27. Officials said new measures (including rotating detector schedules and secure entryways) lowered suspensions from 62 to 20. Anchorage Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A state report shows that residents 65 and older have more than doubled over 15 years (nearly 120,000 making up about 15% of the population) and will likely continue growing through 2029, boosting the health care industry while slowing natural population growth. Anchorage Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cameron Turner was named UAA’s men's basketball head coach in a press conference on Tuesday, Mar. 31 at the Alaska Airlines Center. Former head coach Rusty Osborne praised Turner’s deep ties to the program and expects a smooth transition. Anchorage Daily News
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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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2026 Alaska Science of Reading Symposium
12 p.m.—2 p.m. — Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center — Registration required — A three-day conference empowering Alaskan educators with reading science strategies.
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35th Annual Anchorage Salmon Run
10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Inlet View Elementary School — Cost info not provided — Participate in a unique 2 km running race in Anchorage and enjoy the local running community.
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