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Anchorage
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Work is underway on Chester Creek Trail near Hillstrand Pond after erosion damaged a bridge, forcing closure last week. Crews began repairs Wednesday and officials aim to reopen the trail before May 15 while advising visitors to use detours. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ The Amblin’ for Alzheimer’s Resource Alaska Walk will take place at Anchorage Golf Course at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 2, as families, caregivers and community supporters gather to raise funds and awareness for dementia support services. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ Anchorage residents can pick up orange bags to support the annual citywide cleanup starting Saturday in May. Organizers urge volunteers from all neighborhoods to help keep the city tidy. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ Anchorage Weekender lists community events this weekend, featuring a UAA pottery sale and art exhibits at several venues today. Upcoming events include a potluck dance at The Nave, a garden party at Alaska Mill and Feed, a bike blessing, and a birding class at Eagle River Nature Center on Sunday. KBRW
- ➤ A walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People took place Thursday at the UAA campus at 5:30 at the ANSEP building, organized by the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program with Qissunamiut Yurartet Dancers performing and program coordinator Tatiana Ticknor speaking on reclaiming data for Indigenous justice. Alaska's News Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seventeen-year-old UAA graduate Rainey Spurlock from Palmer will speak at the commencement ceremony at Alaska Airlines Center on Sunday, May 3. She is the youngest graduate on record (since 1997) and earned her communications degree with support from her grandmother Brenda. Anchorage Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forecasters warn that heavy snowfall and strong winds will create dangerous avalanche conditions in backcountry areas from Anchorage to Seward (warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Sunday). Travelers should avoid slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection has announced $180,000 in grants for community forestry projects—supporting streambank restoration and green infrastructure—for eligible local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits. Applications are accepted until May 29. Your Alaska Link
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alaska State Parks is hiring park aides for summer 2026 at Denali State Park — offering outdoor work maintaining facilities and campsites — and applicants must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license. Your Alaska Link
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A mobile home park near Arctic & Benson is set to be demolished, forcing longtime residents to relocate as the owner prepares a new townhome development. Aging infrastructure and contamination issues led to the decision, with residents potentially receiving about $6,000 in moving assistance. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ Residents at South Park Estates (a decades-old mobile home park) oppose a plan to redevelop the site into townhouses as the developer offers a $6,000 buyout that many say falls short. The dispute raises concerns about losing affordable housing options. Alaska Public Media
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Women's Gold Nugget Triathlon
All day — Bartlett High School — Registration required — Empower women and girls through a spirited sprint triathlon event.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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