Good morning, Anchorage.

CANstruction Anchorage returns tomorrow as teams build dragon-themed sculptures out of canned food at the Dimond Center, with displays running from April 11 to 23.

Donations will benefit the Food Bank of Alaska during a critical low period.

Firefighters rescued a cat from a house fire near Dimond High School on Tuesday and reunited the shaken pet with its family.

Anchorage and Mat-Su students got a hands-on look at construction trades in Palmer during Construction Career Day (where they tried welding, wiring, and equipment operation) as the event introduced career options in the trade sector.

Organizers said the day boosted interest and may return next year.

Kasuun Elementary School named Josh Stauber as principal for the 2026–2027 school year; he served as acting principal and will officially take on his new role next year (he is known for his focus on supporting students and staff).

Students aged 14 to 21 and their families will attend the ASD Secondary Transition Expo on Saturday, Apr.

25 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the ASD Education Center to learn about supports for employment, education plus independent living through breakout sessions and service provider connections.

Conservation groups filed a court motion Monday+ asking for an order to block a predator control program scheduled for this spring in western Alaska, which aims to help a struggling caribou herd but critics say lacks proper science+ while state officials review the request.

Starting mid-April, beadedstream is installing a weather monitoring system at Rabbit Lake so outdoor enthusiasts can check snow and ice conditions before heading out on the trail.

The system measures air and water temperatures, water pressure, snow cover and ice thickness and displays the data on the company’s app.

Anchorage Fish and Game urges those on local trails and bike paths to keep a safe distance from moose after several reports of charging incidents; no one and no pets have been injured.

Officials note that moose tend to charge when they feel threatened.

As spring breakup continues, experts warn that warming conditions from both the surface and underneath are making lake ice unstable for winter activities.

Anchorage Parks + Rec has stopped maintenance on lakes and rinks to minimize risks from hidden thin spots.

Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility is repairing a broken 30-inch sewer main at Fish Creek Estuary along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail using the Alaska Railroad access road for excavation until April 24.

Heavy equipment will operate in the area — local neighborhoods and water service remain unaffected.

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.

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.

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.

ASIST Training Workshop

9 AM – 5 PM — Cook Inlet Tribal Council — Free — Learn essential skills to help save lives with suicide first-aid training.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AkS SuperDraft 14

May 8-10 — Cartee Little League Fields — $50 — A fun-filled two-day softball tournament featuring custom jerseys and spirited competition for men’s and women’s teams.