Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage’s 3300 Spenard Road building has evolved over 75 years as it housed local favorites like the Fly By Night Club and TapRoot — venues that helped shape community culture and hosted pop-up eateries and events.

Fuel vendors warned that rural communities could face a 50% price increase and delivery shortages as disruptions from the Iran war drag fuel costs higher.

State officials and local leaders are set to explore measures to help residents manage rising expenses for heating and transportation.

UAA's early childhood education program (reaccredited in 2021 and now enrolling 145 students, a 272% increase that includes more Alaska Native students and men) is training future teachers to help fill Alaska's child care gap; UAA seniors gain practical teaching experience at Snowshoe Elementary in Wasilla.

Former Mears Middle School teacher celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, Apr.

19 + her milestone marks a lifetime in education.

Phyllis Sullivan turned 100 on Saturday at Anchor Park United Methodist Church, where friends, family, and former students gathered to celebrate her long career in teaching and the positive impact she made locally.

Spring breakup is leading to varied flood potential in interior neighborhoods and local teams continue to monitor water levels.

Residents are encouraged to stay updated with changes — some neighborhoods may face rising flows by this afternoon.

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.

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.

Women's Gold Nugget Triathlon

All day — Bartlett High School — Registration required — Empower women and girls through a spirited sprint triathlon event.