Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage residents joined Covenant House Alaska’s Sleep Out: Community Edition at Kincaid Park on Friday night, where nearly 160 people spent the night outdoors to understand the harsh conditions many unhoused youth face — the event aimed to help reach a $200,000 fundraising goal.

HEX Cook Inlet LLC and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority inked loan documents to fund a $40 million drilling program in Cook Inlet and support a $50 million revolving credit line for Furie Operating Alaska.

The project began in mid-April and is set to create up to 100 peak jobs with five permanent positions using the Spartan-151 jack-up rig leased from Hilcorp Jack-Up Rig Company* it aims to address Southcentral Alaska's looming natural gas shortage.

Anchorage police identified three bodies found in an apartment on East 42nd Avenue on April 23 and notified their families—details remain undisclosed as the investigation links the deaths to domestic violence.

American Samoan family members from Whittier faced voter misconduct charges Friday morning in an Anchorage courtroom for voting in local and state elections despite being U.S. nationals—supporters gathered in a solidarity event while a pre-indictment hearing is set for May 8.

Anchorage Museum has opened a new exhibit—Dog Show—that explores the long history of relationships between dogs and people in the far north.

The exhibit opened May 2 and will run in the Wolfe Family Gallery through April 2026.

Lawmakers are advancing bills to help Alaska’s struggling seafood industry as the state faces a tight budget.

One bill passed the House to let fishers form their own insurance pools—other measures adjust tax credits and local revenue sharing—to ease rising costs and trade challenges.

On May 1, the Alaska Senate Finance Committee proposed a $1,000 Permanent Fund dividend in its revised operating budget, representing the lowest inflation-adjusted figure in state history.

Lawmakers will review amendments Friday and the full Senate will vote next week—if approved, the dividend must be negotiated with the House after their April proposal of $1,400.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wilderness First Aid Training Course

7 AM - 4 PM — Student Conservation Association Alaska Office — Course fees apply — Gain essential wilderness medicine skills through inclusive and compassionate care in a transformative training experience.