Good Day
Anchorage
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 3,000 Anchorage residents living in tents, RVs, and shelters are waiting for housing because there are not enough accessible homes available. The Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness said its program helps move people off the streets, but tight rental rules and slow construction mean many must wait an uncertain time—officials are unable to predict when more housing will open up. Alaska Public Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 24-year-old man — Daemon Sterlin Carlton As’Kim Hill — was arrested off DeBarr Road at 5:15 p.m. and indicted on one count of first-degree and two counts of second-degree murder for the 2021 killing of 18-year-old Katelynn Shelhamer, whose body was found early on June 8th at Nunaka Valley baseball fields, with his arraignment set for today at the Anchorage Jail Courtroom. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Anchorage police are investigating the homicides of two men aged 37 and 41 and a 23-year-old woman found dead on April 23 in an apartment on the 3500 block of East 42nd Avenue—officials have withheld further details to protect the investigation. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ On Tuesday, Sarah Jane Dayan was sentenced to 68 years for murdering her court-appointed supervisor, Keith Huss, and for related crimes in Anchorage and Seward — the sentence followed a seven-week trial. Alaska's News Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Nick Begich has introduced legislation to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System through 2030 to boost safety for communities as Alaska’s volcanoes remain active. Mount Spurr — located 80 miles west of Anchorage and showing signs of unrest — has experienced increased seismic activity that may lead to ashfall and flight disruptions if an eruption occurs. Must Read Alaska
- ➤ Alaska Congressman Nick Begich joined six members of the Congressional Western Caucus in Colorado Springs over the weekend—examining mining operations, energy development and forest management to support domestic mineral production and national security. Must Read Alaska
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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