Good morning, Anchorage.

Rocket Fuel Summer Food Program is launching an initiative to feed children through the summer in Anchorage, serving lunches including oranges, veggie chips, ham and cheese sandwiches, and chocolate milk at local centers — Spenard, Fairview, Mountain View, and a soon-to-open site at Muldoon. The program will run every weekday from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet rising demand after serving 600 students last school year.

Anchorage police said a pedestrian was critically injured at about 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Benson Boulevard and C Street intersection—while a female pedestrian was hit by a hit-and-run driver at about 3 a.m. Saturday near the Seward Highway intersection and sustained life-threatening injuries.

A female pedestrian died in a collision with a vehicle on Benson Boulevard at the C Street intersection late Monday morning (lanes were briefly closed) (in midtown Anchorage).

A 20-year-old passenger died — and the driver was arrested for DUI, no valid operator’s license, and manslaughter — after a rollover crash occurred near Mile 92.5 on Seward Highway early Saturday when responders arrived at 3:53 a.m.

FBI dive teams searched Cheney Lake for a weapon linked to a 2024 case—Anchorage Police said parts of the lake remain blocked off while law enforcement will be in the area for 2-4 days.

Downtown Anchorage hosts free live music—Fridays on Fourth offers concerts every Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Peratrovich Park until August 1 while Jazz in the Park holds Saturday shows from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the park until August 16.

Alaska schools are hiring teachers from the Philippines to ease a growing shortage, with Kodiak Island Borough School District leading a direct recruitment effort (spending about $28,000 on a recruiting trip and additional visa fees) instead of relying on expensive agencies.

Local officials and the Alaska Council of School Administrators are joining in to screen hundreds of candidates while districts plan to bring in more well-trained educators for upcoming school terms.

The Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center in Palmer will close by the end of June after an operations pause by the U.S. Department of Labor due to rising costs—staff and students will begin returning home next week.

Local officials and representatives plan legal action to challenge the shutdown that affects 160 students and 111 workers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Corene Davis Graham Cancer Telethon

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Wilda Marston Theatre — Donations appreciated — Enjoy an evening of music and entertainment while supporting cancer research and honoring survivors.

June PATH Training

9 AM - 4 PM — Alaska Primary Care Association — Free entry — Jumpstart your healthcare career with free CPR and mental health first aid training.

Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Coldwater Lodge & Market — Cover charge applies — Enjoy lo-fi melodies and folk lyrics from the energetic Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners with special guest Rosie Rush.

Eagle River Triathlon

12:00 p.m. — Chugiak High School — Check website for entry fee — Compete in the 2025 USAT Alaska State Championship with Olympic and Sprint distance events.

DAD GAMES 2025

1-7 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Anchorage — Ticket required — Unleash your competitive spirit in the ultimate family arcade showdown.

Hockey Training Camp for All Ages

5 AM - 11 AM — Avis Alaska Sports Complex — Check website for pricing — Enhance your hockey skills with expert coaching and tailored development.