Good morning, Anchorage.

Food Bank of Alaska says 1 in 5 children go hungry and has started the 'May No Child Go Hungry' campaign to collect cash and food donations via the KTUU website.

Donations are accepted throughout May — a push to help families in need.

Alaska Public Media will host Member Appreciation Day soon for members and families to enjoy station tours, games, a light lunch, and a visit from Molly of Denali (RSVP is recommended) (non-members may join with a donation).

Anchorage resident Sarah Short has launched a contest that uses a Cinco de Mayo twist to spotlight neglected roads by asking residents to post photos of potholes on Facebook with the hashtag #SinkholeDeMayoAnchorage + the post with the most likes wins $200.

Nominations are open for the 27th Annual Farm Family of the Year Award, honoring hardworking Alaska families in agriculture and mariculture, with entries accepted through Friday, June 12.

The winning family will be celebrated on the opening day of the Alaska State Fair in Palmer and featured on the Alaska Grown Facebook page.

Fisheries biologist Tim Sands from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game appeared on PBS+Shared Planet, a four-part series that spotlighted the thriving Bristol Bay salmon fishery and the balance between humans and wildlife.

The episode aired on May 4.

The state Department of Fish and Game announced an expected commercial salmon harvest of 126 million fish, with 64 million fewer pink salmon than last year—reflecting a smaller pink run.

Commercial fisheries will run from June through September while Bristol Bay is forecast to yield 32 million sockeye salmon.

ASD superintendent Jharrett Bryantt told the board Tuesday night that the district asked a judge to expedite reconsideration of the injunction pausing Campbell STEM’s closure (decision expected Thursday).

He said the district disputes the grant claim and awaits the judge’s guidance.

A state judge heard arguments Friday to block the Department of Fish and Game from resuming a bear cull aimed at helping the Mulchatna caribou herd, planned for early May in the area between Togiak Refuge — Katmai, and he promised a speedy decision as both sides presented their cases.

Local experts share practical gardening tips as Alaska Public Media offers a feature on preparing fields and backyards for spring planting.

Guidance comes from farm owner Brad St. Pierre, UAF’s Heidi Rader, and Anchor Gardens’ Theresa Brown with resources for growers.

Sen. Murkowski held a roundtable yesterday with Interior Department officials and tribal leaders from Kipnuk and Kwigillingok in Anchorage to discuss relocation after Typhoon Halong exposed warming risks.

Tribal leaders proposed a pilot project to build a safer village, with another meeting scheduled in Bethel.

Sen. Dan Sullivan and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, with Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Billy Kirkland, announced yesterday a plan to reinvigorate Operation Lady Justice, following Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day events.

The initiative aims to strengthen investigations statewide (a move to support affected communities).

Mat-Su bus service may face cuts as borough managers propose $250K less funding, which could force Valley Transit to cancel Saturday service and cut commuter routes—the Assembly will vote on the proposal on May 12 at 6 p.m. in Palmer.

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.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

June 2-4 — O'Malley Sports Center — $97 for observing coaches — Elevate your basketball skills with high-intensity drills designed for young players.