Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage voters have rejected three school bond measures in five years.

Two current proposals—a 79m bond for repairs at 20 schools and an 11.8m levy for extra teachers—are close, with officials counting thousands of ballots through April to determine if a recount will be needed.

The Alaska DOT has filled hundreds of potholes this season and launched an online portal for Anchorage residents to report road issues by marking locations on a map.

Priority repairs include areas on Huffman and DeArmoun Roads and a 50% weight restriction that takes effect today on the Old Seward Spur.

State lawmakers are considering bills to ban bottom trawling from Alaska state waters starting in 2028 to protect salmon and the ocean floor—measures aimed at preserving local fisheries now under review by the Senate Resources Committee.

The effort seeks to manage resources more effectively.

Ukrainians in Anchorage are leaving due to long work permit delays — local advocates report over a hundred have moved recently as expired authorizations force families and employers to seek stable work.

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.