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Anchorage
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two city-run homeless shelters now welcome pets to help reduce barriers to housing and support stability for residents. City officials say the new policy lets people keep their animals and maintain dignity during tough times. Alaska Public Media
- ➤ Anchorage is hiring seasonal gardeners to care for parks and green spaces this summer. The role pays between $20.07 and $23.24 per hour on a 4x10 schedule, and applicants must be 18 or older with at least three months of horticulture experience. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ Anchorage’s international airport has introduced three self-driving wheelchairs in partnership with Alaska Airlines and NANA Management Services. The new service lets travelers with limited mobility ride from security to their gates at a relaxed pace — easing workload for staff during busy summer travel. Anchorage Daily News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A family seal-hunting trip turned into a rescue when a child and three adults were stranded on an ice floe off the coast near Chefornak on Saturday afternoon and were later safely transported by the Coast Guard helicopter from Kodiak to shore about 5 a.m. Sunday (no injuries reported). Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Global leaders and Indigenous voices are meeting at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center today through Friday to discuss Arctic policy, climate change and economic development. The event also features an Alaska Native artist market open daily until Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—showcasing over 70 local vendors. Your Alaska Link
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alaska Fish and Game says bears are waking up from their dens and residents should secure trash, bird seed, and pet food as these attractants urge them to forage. Biologist Cory Stantorf advises carrying bear spray, traveling in groups (and reporting encounters) to keep everyone safe today. Alaska's News Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage's Forestry Science Laboratory in Ship Creek is slated for closure as part of a federal restructuring announced on March 31 that affects local research for state agencies and Native corporations. Officials and researchers await further details from the USDA and Congress. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport approved a 20-year expansion plan to modernize terminals, expand the B-Concourse, add 268 parking spaces this summer, and upgrade cargo facilities, aiming for about 2% annual growth. FAA grants and airport revenue fund the projects, and further studies will assess a new runway. Alaska's News Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bartlett Regional Hospital is renovating its emergency department on a $13.5 million project to improve patient care and expand treatment spaces, with the emergency room remaining open via a temporary west-side entrance until the new entrance opens in fall 2027. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ Identity Alaska’s Anchorage clinic, the state’s only dedicated queer health center, is ending patient care this month because financial challenges and leasing issues delayed nearly half its Medicaid payments (the clinic served 1,500 people for primary and mental health care). Staff will help patients transition to other providers. Alaska Public Media
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ASIST Training Workshop
9 AM – 5 PM — Cook Inlet Tribal Council — Free — Learn essential skills to help save lives with suicide first-aid training.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yukon River Science Symposium
9 AM-4:30 PM — Denali Tower North — Register to attend virtually — Engage in discussions about Yukon River science and conservation.
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