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Anchorage
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered today in Hostetler Park to honor victims of violent crime at a Ceremony of Remembrance. A tree stood decorated with 11 colored ribbons—each color representing a different crime—and local organizations worked to raise awareness and support healing. Your Alaska Link
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alaska charged 10 U.S. nationals born in American Samoa with illegal voting and perjury for trying to vote in Whittier city and regional school board elections—some said they mistakenly believed they were allowed to vote locally. Alaska Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Figures from the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp show that the Permanent Fund lost about $2 billion last week after tariffs caused a 10.5% drop in the stock market—its value fell from $81.7 billion to $79.7 billion—impacting the main source of revenue for state services and the Permanent Fund dividend. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ An Anchorage senator proposed Senate Bill 62 to expand the Alaska Board of Parole from five to seven members by adding seats for a health care expert, a victim advocacy representative, an addiction recovery specialist, and a tribal member—this change will require an annual report on parole decisions and aims to improve transparency and fairness as parole approvals have declined. Alaska Beacon
- ➤ The Alaska House is deadlocked on its budget as lawmakers could not agree on the size of the Permanent Fund dividend and school funding while the draft plan shows a $1.9 billion deficit—leaders plan further talks next week before sending the unbalanced bill to the Senate. Anchorage Daily News
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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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