Good morning, Anchorage.

Carrs on Gambell began discounting its inventory as it prepares to close permanently on May 10 at its historic location on Gambell Street—local shoppers voiced anger and concern over losing this community staple while pharmacy services shift to the nearby Carrs-Safeway on Seward Highway. Albertsons, the store’s parent company, did not give a detailed reason for the closure.

Anchorage police posted a new photo that may show the person linked to Star the reindeer's death—after a stranger cut the lock to his pen and sprayed a substance that made him very sick, forcing caretaker Albert Whitehead to euthanize him on April 1.

Anchorage police said they are still searching for a male suspect after 31-year-old Haily Ibarra was found with a gunshot wound near Davis Park at about 8:30 a.m. Thursday in a Mountain View homeless camp and later died—officers questioned other camp occupants for clues.

The Alaska House of Representatives voted Friday to cut the proposed 2025 Permanent Fund dividend by nearly two-thirds to about $1,400 per recipient — a change that is expected to reduce the fiscal year deficit from $1.9 billion to less than $400 million.

Lawmakers will resume the budget debate for the fiscal year 2026 operating budget on Monday.

A water main break closed part of West Fireweed Lane Monday morning and crews worked to repair it within hours.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy promised a veto of an education bill that would boost student funds by $1,000 and cost the state over $250 million annually—making an override difficult.

A new study by UAA looked at over 218,000 births from 2000 to 2020 and found that mothers in northern and western Alaska who travel far for care often have babies born too soon or too small, with factors like tobacco use and chronic illnesses adding to the risk.

The study suggests that better access to care such as telehealth may help reduce these challenges for rural communities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bright Ideas Performance

3-7 p.m. — Anchorage Community Theatre — Cheap tickets available — Experience the excitement of the live ‘Bright Ideas’ performance in Anchorage.

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.

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

9-10 p.m. — 49th State Brewing - Anchorage — Ticket prices vary — Experience classic hits by Queen and ABBA performed by a string quartet in a magical candlelit setting.

Alumni & Friends Alaska Assembly Dinner

5:30-8:00 p.m. — 4025 W 88th Ave, Anchorage, AK — $15 per adult, $5 per child, $50 family cap — Celebrate with food, stories, and community spirit.

All Alaska Reptile & Exotics Expo

11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. — The Arctic Rec Center — Admission details unavailable — Experience an exciting day of reptiles and exotic animals with local breeders and veterinarians.

Alaska Barber Battle

1-7 p.m. — The Nave — Free entry — Experience a showcase of skilled barbers competing with creativity and talent.