Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage’s annual cleanup begins Saturday, May 2 and runs through May 31 as residents help remove trash from neighborhoods, parks, and streets.

Cleanup bags are available from the Chamber of Commerce and designated drop-off sites.

A Florida man planning to complete his 50 for 250 Uber Eats mission will fly to Anchorage & rent a car to finish his deliveries while raising autism awareness.

His final state stop is set to cap off his nationwide journey.

Anchorage brothers Andy (17) and Kevin (15) Zhang will perform at Carnegie Hall with the National Youth Orchestra in July; they spent hundreds of hours preparing for their audition and will tour internationally afterward.

Tourism industry leaders say rising costs and economic uncertainty have set the tone for a budget-conscious summer as travelers plan more staycations and watch fuel prices + Visit Anchorage officials note that fewer international visitors may return.

An Alaska-based maritime recycling firm, Net Your Problem, shipped 29,000 pounds (including trawl, gill and seine nets plus crab line) from Newport, Ore. to Ukraine where the nets are used to entangle drones; Ground Squirrel Ventures plans to send additional containers over the next three months.

A University of Alaska Fairbanks study finds that invasive pike in the Deshka River eat more fish as water temperatures rise — local experts worry this could further decline salmon numbers vital to fisheries.

The research shows year-old pike increased their intake by 63% over the past decade.

Anchorage Assembly passed a law banning the feeding of wild animals, imposing a $250 fine for the first offense — enforcement will be complaint-based and residents are urged to use the hotline to report incidents.

FAA officials plan to install over 160 new weather stations and 64 weather cameras in Alaska to improve aviation safety.

Industry experts expect some to come online this summer or fall while exact locations remain undisclosed, and Grant Aviation urged clearer project sites to help companies prepare.

Anchorage officials approved an ordinance banning wildlife feeding today to improve public safety after reports of large gatherings at parks; fines start at $100 for negligent feeding and $250 for intentional feeding — enforcement will increase to deter repeat violations.

Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman was named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy by the NHL after posting a career-high win record with the Boston Bruins.

He and his team resume their playoff series against Buffalo on Friday — with the Sabres leading the best-of-7 contest 3-2.

Service High baseball team is off to a strong start with six straight wins after a missed championship last season (the Cougars are eager to reclaim their title) when they edged rival South 6-5 on Tuesday night at Bartlett High baseball field.

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.

Wacky Women 2026 Kick-off Meeting

6-8:30 p.m. — Anchorage Golf Course — $35 — Social gathering with golf course reps, appetizers, and door prizes.

2026 Kids Alaska State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament

9:15 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. — Avis Alaska Sports Complex — Registration required — A day filled with exciting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions for kids of all skill levels.

Skinny Raven Twilight 12K & 6K

7-10 p.m. — Skinny Raven Sports — Registration fees vary — Kick off summer with a fun 12K or 6K run and enjoy live music and refreshments at the finish line.