Good morning, Anchorage.

The Anchorage School Board approved a fall calendar change starting classes a week early with grades 1-6 and 9 on Thursday, Aug.

13 and grades 7-8 and 10-12 on Friday, Aug. 14. The new schedule, due to a teacher contract adding extra class days, will last three school years.

Palmer's Colony High School Norther Knights Robotics won the First Robotics Competition regional championship on April 4, marking the first time an Alaskan team earned the title.

Their win highlights a boost for local educational achievements.

Delayed work authorization renewals have forced Ukrainians in Anchorage to leave, with local advocates reporting at least a hundred families moving to secure employment.

Government and community leaders are urging federal action to prevent further workforce disruptions & hardships for those affected.

The Coast Guard seized $65,000 of pollock roe from American Seafoods’ vessel (Northern Eagle) near Dutch Harbor in late March after discrepancies in catch records led to an investigation, and the company said the issue was a paperwork error rather than a hidden catch.

On Monday, Apr. 13, UAA named former standout Morgan Hooe as its new head volleyball coach — she plans to build on last season’s success and nurture home-grown talent from local high schools and clubs.

Chugiak High School running stars Hannah Shaha and Petra Knox signed with college squads on Apr.

13, marking a new chapter in their athletic careers. The move (underscoring local talent) sets them up for collegiate competitions this season.

Anchorage’s David Carle led Denver University to its third national college hockey title on Saturday (April 11) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and South High soccer teams stayed undefeated with Cook Inlet Conference wins last week.

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.