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Anchorage
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Coast Guard seized over $65K in unreported pollock roe from the Northern Eagle near Dutch Harbor on March 26 after a pre-boarding audit revealed major discrepancies in the vessel’s production logs. Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A video shows the world’s first wingsuit skydive under Alaska’s northern lights while cleanup crews finished clearing The Beast. Morning Edition Extra highlighted Hilltop Ski Area’s Easter events that took place recently. Alaska's News Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A report from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development shows Alaska’s metals mining industry, worth $4 billion a year, accounts for 3 to 4% of GDP and supports 3,533 jobs, with 56% of hires being nonresidents (a trend shared by oil and gas) and future projects on horizon. Alaska Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage School District will shift Campbell STEM’s accreditation to Klatt Elementary next school year and pause further closures while finalizing a long-range consolidation plan, with a survey planned for interested families (in an effort to preserve the STEM program). Alaska's News Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Alaska Wildlife Alliance and the Center for Biological Diversity filed an emergency motion in Superior Court to block a state predator-control program that could allow unlimited killing of brown and black bears across 40,000 square miles this summer, arguing the plan lacks scientific support. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ The Anchorage Fire Department placed a new fire truck in service at Station 1 downtown after a Monday push-in ceremony designed to modernize its aging fleet, and the updated truck is now ready for emergency response across Anchorage. Your Alaska Link
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brushkana musher Jessie Holmes repeated his win in the Kobuk 440 sled dog race on Sunday by finishing in 45 hours and 41 minutes, arriving in Kotzebue at 6:11 a.m. — his win follows his second straight Iditarod victory 19 days earlier. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ UAA head hockey coach Matt Shasby resigned effective immediately after completing four seasons with a 34-86-9 record. The university said it would begin a search for a new coach — a move that builds on his deep local ties. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Iditarod champion Jessie Holmes won her fourth consecutive Kobuk 440 sled dog race Sunday, adding another milestone to her record on a storied course. Alaska's News Source
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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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