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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the NTSB is planning to remove wreckage from a plane that crashed in Nanwalek on Monday after an aborted landing due to a loose dog led to the deaths of pilot Daniel Bunker and his passenger Jenny Irene Miller—another man was flown to an Anchorage hospital with serious injuries and a helicopter will likely transport the debris to Wasilla for investigation. Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, a Microsoft engineer and Alaska Native citizen explained that AI can help preserve indigenous languages such as Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian—he said trusted AI models are needed to capture cultural details before fluent speakers become very few. The remarks underscore urgent efforts to document and save these languages. Alaska's News Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers approved House Bill 57 on Wednesday to permanently add $700 to the per-student funding formula—this measure boosts long-term funding stability for K-12 schools and makes changes for charter schools and reading programs. The bill now goes to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who has until May 17 to sign or veto it. Alaska Beacon
- ➤ Starting next fall, Anchorage students in grades 10-12 will choose career courses in fields like construction, health services, and law at all eight comprehensive high schools in the Academies of Anchorage program. The district will review and update the academies master plan after one year — including a change to the freshman class so it counts for a social studies credit — to help boost graduation rates and support the local workforce. Alaska Public Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire mitigation project will start May 5 in Anchorage’s Hillside area as crews create a 200 foot wide fuel break from Hilltop Ski Area Road to Prospect Drive to reduce fire risks. The effort led by the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection in partnership with the Anchorage Fire Department will close trails including Queen Bee and Janices Jive while crew Gannett Glacier thins dense vegetation — protecting homes and life. Your Alaska Link
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new Alaska law requires bars, restaurants and liquor stores to post warnings that drinking alcohol can cause (breast and colon) cancers. The law takes effect (Aug. 1) and allows supervised alcohol service for Alaskans as young as 16. Alaska Public Media
- ➤ Alaska lawmakers are set to lower this year’s Permanent Fund Dividend from $1,400 to about $1,000 and cut key services such as public schools—steps taken to cover a projected budget shortfall of at least $70 million. The debate continues as legislators weigh using state savings against new taxes to address the deficit and prepare for next year’s challenges. KTOO
- ➤ Providence Crisis Recovery Center will close on May 16 due to the loss of a $1.2 million grant—reducing critical support for Alaska youth facing mental health crises. Rep. Genevieve Mina warned that the shutdown will push more young patients toward emergency care and urged action on increased behavioral health funding. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Alaska bars and liquor stores will be required to post signs warning that alcohol use increases risks of colon and breast cancers when the new law takes effect on Aug. 1. Lawmakers approved Senate Bill 15 before the deadline, which also allows employees under 21 to serve alcohol at restaurants. Alaska Beacon
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alaska Peace Officers Benefit Concert with Pam Tillis
7:30-10:30 p.m. — William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center — $55.00 — Enjoy an evening of music featuring country star Pam Tillis and special guests.
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2025 Hale Borealis Forum
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center — Refunds available up to 30 days prior — Connect with global leaders in healthcare and emergency preparedness for arctic communities.
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Yoga for Cyclists
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Kincaid Chalet — Cost not specified — Enhance cycling performance through mindfulness and mobility with certified instructor Diana Rhoades.
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