Good morning, Anchorage.

Volunteers are hosting a food and gift card drive today (from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.) and Saturday (from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) at Mountain View Community Center on Price Street to help supply meals for nearly 100 kids each night after subsidized service ends early.

The center will shift to Anchorage Parks and Recreation on June 1, and additional contributions may also help pay laid-off kitchen staff.

Officers responded on Wednesday to a welfare check at a U-Med District home on East 42nd Avenue and discovered the bodies of two men and a woman—police say the victims had likely been in the residence for at least two to three days and are investigating the cause of death.

The Alaska Legislature could vote in days on a measure that raises per-student funding by $700 and adds reforms required by Gov. Dunleavy for his support.

Lawmakers say districts need predictable funding for fall hiring—while some argue the compromise does not fully meet school needs.

Earlier this week, forestry experts gathered in Tok for the three-day meeting of the Alaska Society of American Foresters—focusing on timber carbon credits and fire suppression policies to address refund liabilities and rising costs.

They questioned if credit buyers would be refunded when forests burned and warned that fires sparked in homeless encampments could trigger unpredictable wildfires in Anchorage.

The Alaska Department of Corrections reported three in-custody deaths in April including the suicide of Nathaniel David Leask at Anchorage Correctional Complex on April 3+ and two medically expected deaths—Marcias Zorita Reinhold in Eagle River on April 8 and Lena Lola Lynn in Wasilla on April 20+—as troopers investigate each incident to determine if any criminal conduct was involved.

Construction crews closed the northbound span of the Knik River Bridge on Wednesday to restore the deck & replace joints, diverting all Glenn Highway traffic into three narrow lanes on the southbound span.

Officials said several nearby ramps were closed and drivers should use a zipper merge, with similar upgrades planned later for the southbound side.

On April 24th, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance provided updates on her homelessness solutions plan, outlining proposals to improve support services and secure long-term housing.

She said further details will be shared as the plan moves forward.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chris Murphy Music Night at Little Italy

6 PM — Little Italy — Family dining — Enjoy a delightful evening of violin music alongside traditional Italian and Greek cuisines.

City Nerd Nite: Hear Me Out

6-8 p.m. — King Street Brewing Company — Free entry — Local thinkers present inspiring ideas to envision a brighter Anchorage.

Alaskan Fishing Adventure: Scenic Anchorage Stream

Full-day guided fly-fishing trip — 4-6 hours — Pickup from local hotel — Starting at $299 — Experience the stunning beauty of Alaska while catching fresh fish in pristine wilderness.