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Anchorage
Monday, April 7th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members of Anchorage 4 Palestine rode their bikes on Sunday to show support for a Free Palestine and to raise funds for the Gaza Sunbirds—who delivered food and supplies in Gaza during a time of escalating conflict. Alaska's News Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Oil Search and ConocoPhillips Alaska reached an agreement for use and maintenance of the Kuparuk River Unit Road—this deal, retroactive to Jan. 2, ends a long dispute over gravel road fees for fields like Pikka, Quokka, and Horseshoe and clears the way for future development. Must Read Alaska
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ George Moises Romero Jr., 37, a felon released on parole after a 2006 murder conviction, was captured after a multi-agency manhunt using cell phone tracking, SWAT teams and a helicopter pursuit that located him in remote Goldstream Valley—he was found wearing body armor and carrying loaded firearms and now faces federal charges. Must Read Alaska
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage directors Bradford Jackson and Steven Cornfield traveled to Los Angeles to screen their films at the 25th Annual Beverly Hills Film Festival along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Jackson’s film Contra and Cornfield’s short film Allergic to Love highlight Alaska’s growing film talent — a move that may bring more local stories to a broader audience. Alaska's News Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ten West High positions will be cut under the Anchorage School District's 2025-26 budget and the student-teacher ratio will rise from 32:1 to 36:1—this plan puts the Theatre Club at risk by removing Drama advisor Brian Lyke—and Senate bill HB 69 will boost per-student funding by $1,000 to potentially save these positions as the 'Hadestown' show is set to perform on April 12 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ On Saturday, April 5th, educators with the Anchorage Education Association blocked entry to the legislative town hall at the University of Alaska, forcing attendees to follow a red-shirted lineup. Several teachers testified about unaccountable district spending and concerns over rising class sizes following decisions that cut funding—claims they say hurt students and families. Must Read Alaska
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 2, volunteer Mark Findlay cleaned out the nest boxes at Potter Marsh using a ladder and drill to remove old nest materials so they were ready for returning swallows (36 boxes along the boardwalk). He also prepared a replacement box for bats after the previous one was damaged by woodpeckers. Anchorage Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Some Alaska Native shareholders of NANA have raised concerns about the company’s role in running ICE detention centers, including one at Guantánamo Bay. They surveyed 102 shareholders last month and plan to ask the board to end these contracts—saying it goes against Iñupiaq values. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ On Thursday, the Anchorage Assembly will meet with the Native Village of Eklutna to review a casino in Birchwood and plans to build a main gaming facility on a Native parcel of 8 acres—local advisory boards say they were not given notice and worry about noise, dust, and traffic from construction. The State has filed a lawsuit to challenge federal decisions that allowed the casino to open and to question local oversight. Must Read Alaska
- ➤ Rep. Kevin McCabe from Big Lake said a report shows the fiscal note for HB78 was drafted by a legislative staffer instead of a state agency, breaking the law and hiding the bill's true cost. He added that notes for last year's HB173 may have been biased by union ties — a misstep that could mislead lawmakers and must be corrected. Must Read Alaska
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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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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.
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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.
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Bright Ideas Performance
3-7 p.m. — Anchorage Community Theatre — Cheap tickets available — Experience the excitement of the live ‘Bright Ideas’ performance in Anchorage.
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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.
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