Good Day
Anchorage
Monday, April 21st, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage Animal Care and Control launched the Tails on Trails program a few weeks ago to give shelter dogs outdoor adventures and more social time (over 100 applications have been received). Volunteers can check out a dog for up to 48 hours for hikes, beach walks, or quiet movie nights at home. Alaska's News Source
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage Pel’Meni—a downtown late-night dumpling spot—sustained severe damage after a truck hit its building at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday, leaving one wall down and decorative lights dangling while staff began clean-up and plan to rebuild. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ On Saturday, April 19, a fire broke out in a three-story multi-plex on Blackberry St that displaced multiple people; the blaze was contained shortly before 11 p.m. — no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An old advertisement from 1931 featured grape bricks—pressed, concentrated grape juice that consumers mixed with water to make a legal drink during Prohibition—explaining how Anchorage residents once adapted to dry laws with a creative product. Local historian David Reamer details how these 'wine bricks' faded away when new alcohol laws returned legal beverages. Anchorage Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last month, Alaska Gov Mike Dunleavy went to Taiwan to pitch his state's LNG project and meet with Taiwanese leaders including President Lai Ching-te—China said the trip sent a wrong signal to Taiwan independence forces. Dunleavy said he will not be pushed around and his trip is part of a push to bring more investment even though the project still faces many uncertainties. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich raised about $800,000 each in the first three months as they build funds for 2026 elections. The campaign finance reports show large PAC transfers and strong out-of-state support that may boost their future campaigns. Anchorage Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Anchorage Wolverines swept the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in a weekend playoff series with important goals from forward Cole Christian & key saves from goalie Michael Manzi, and they will return home to try and clinch their best-of-five series at Sullivan Arena this Friday or Saturday. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Kari Gibbons became the only woman to complete the 1,000-mile trek on foot during the Iditarod Trail Invitational, finishing the race in 27 days—she joined forces with Petr Ineman who has now competed in all three race categories. Ineman said he will skip next year’s race while Gibbons, after taking a break, plans to return to the challenge. Anchorage Daily News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alaska Barber Battle
1-7 p.m. — The Nave — Free entry — Experience a showcase of skilled barbers competing with creativity and talent.
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Anchorage Scenic Tour: Explore Historic Towns
— May 1 — Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center — Cost not specified — Discover Alaska's historic towns and scenic drives with expert local guides.
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Paint on a Wooden Bear
5:30-7:30 p.m. — La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant — No cost listed — Unleash your creativity painting an Alaskan scenery on a wooden bear.
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Turnagain Arm Trail Run
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Turnagain Arm Trail, Northern Trailhead — Entry fee required — Experience the thrill of scenic trail-running races along one of Alaska's best trails.
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Alaska Cancer Partnership Annual Meeting 2025
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. — BP Energy Center — Free admission — Collaborate on strategies for a cancer-free Alaska with informative sessions and networking opportunities.
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Alaska State Adult BJJ Tournament 2025
1-3 p.m. — Avis Alaska Sports Complex — Registration required — Catch the excitement as competitors face off in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu matches.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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