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Anchorage
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bean’s Café will deliver meals at Mountain View Community Center next week + help Anchorage School District students who need food this summer. The nonprofit plans to distribute 100 meals each day and donate 2,000 pantry packs from its Ship Avenue location + expand support for local families. Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dwight Yoakam will perform at the Alaska State Fair at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31 — tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. on the fair’s website. Anchorage Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Alaska Department of Education failed a federal test on school funding disparity—putting tens of millions in federal impact aid at risk for the next fiscal year due to a too-wide gap between the most and least funded districts. The education department is considering a hearing and new regulation changes and has 60 days to decide its next steps. KBRW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The final state budget draft cuts new money for key state services by eliminating funding for University of Alaska sports, research and hiring as flat funding plus inflation drive severe cuts; lawmakers also trim road maintenance and reduce trooper overtime with the Permanent Fund dividend set to about $1,000—while a few increases go to trial court upkeep and child advocacy centers and teacher recruitment decisions may come on Sunday. Alaska Public Media
- ➤ A final draft budget approved Sunday includes a $1,000 Permanent Fund dividend in a $5.9 billion document that funds state services from July 1 to June 30; a vote is expected today — Gov. Dunleavy may adjust line items before the Legislature’s session ends Wednesday. KTOO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage fisherman Sacha Merkushev caught the first king salmon of summer in Ship Creek on Monday morning, weighing 9.75 pounds & measuring 29 inches exactly, and will receive a free ticket for the Slam’n Salm’n Derby & additional fishing gear. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ At a triathlon held Sunday at Bartlett High School, 88-year-old competitor Millie Spezialy finished her 32nd GNT race among athletes from 30 Alaskan cities, 17 U.S. states, 1 U.S. territory, and Canada—she said she felt better after the event. The race also featured competitors as young as 9 and included veterans who have raced annually since it began 41 years ago. Alaska's News Source
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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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USPA Tested & Open 2025 Alaska State Championship
7 AM – 4 PM — Southside Strength and Fitness — $20 admission for spectators — Compete in a range of powerlifting categories with divisions for all ages and abilities.
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California Honeydrops Live Concert
8 PM — Bear Tooth Theatrepub — Ticket priced TBA — Experience a high-energy night filled with unforgettable music, dancing, and good vibes from The California Honeydrops.
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30th Annual Alaska Men's Run
10 a.m. — Kincaid Chalet — Registration required — Celebrate men's health awareness while participating in this iconic local running event.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
Youth Camp — Tue, Jun 3 – Thu, Jun 5 — O'Malley Sports Center — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance ball handling and scoring skills while building character and confidence.
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Turnagain Training Kid's Summer Triathlon Camps
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Kincaid Chalet — Various fees apply — Fun-filled week of biking, swimming, and running for kids looking to improve their triathlon skills.
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
6:30-7:30 p.m. — 49th State Brewing - Anchorage — Tickets required — Experience the enchantment of a candlelight concert featuring beloved hits by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.
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Spenard Jazz Fest at the Museum
4:30-6 p.m. — Anchorage Museum — Free entry — Experience the sounds of Alaska with local songwriters at this celebrated annual jazz festival.
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Three Barons Renaissance Fair
Jun 7 – 15 — 3400 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK — Check event page for entry details — Step back in time for nine days of Renaissance fun with crafts, food, and entertainment.
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