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Anchorage
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NeighborWorks Alaska is leading the annual Paint the Town event — a community effort — in Spenard to help seniors, veterans and disabled residents freshen their homes for summer. Corporate teams from Wells Fargo and Northrim Bank are supporting the project, which has already reached over 200 houses with one more added today and another planned for tomorrow. Your Alaska Link
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage police said a woman was struck by a vehicle at the busy intersection of Benson Boulevard and C Street and died in hospital after critical injuries—with the driver staying at the scene and cooperating as her death marked the eighth pedestrian fatality this year. Your Alaska Link
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC announced today that it completed its first round of strategic partner selection with over 50 companies expressing interest totaling more than $115 billion in potential contracts. The Alaska LNG project—developed with the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation—will build an 807-mile pipeline from the North Slope to Southcentral with a final investment decision expected in late Q4. Must Read Alaska
- ➤ Stax Capital Partners, a Wasilla-based startup, is proposing a Bitcoin mining operation near the North Slope oil fields that will use 50 megawatts of power from stranded natural gas — about the same as Healy's largest coal plant. The company plans to start construction by the end of 2025 and hopes to expand the pilot project into a gigawatt-scale model for sustainable mining — a move that could boost Alaska’s ability to monetize its natural resources. Alaska Public Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage police charged Monika Marshall, 47, with 73 counts of animal neglect after officers removed 71 dogs and 2 birds from her Abbott Loop home on May 22—Marshall was released on May 23 and is set to appear in court on July 23 while community adoptions rapidly reduced shelter numbers. Alaska Public Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oil painter Valerie Jaimes arrived in Alaska three years ago from Houston and now shows her oil paintings at Stephan Fine Arts Gallery in downtown Anchorage—she plans her work with pencil and watercolors and says the local art scene has helped her feel secure as an artist. The Alaska Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Dunleavy opened the sustainable energy conference Tuesday at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage with over 1,150 attendees, plus many foreign guests interested in Alaska’s energy resources. Speakers, vendors and industry leaders provided insights on sustainable energy innovations. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Today at the fourth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, a pre-conference workshop led by Dr. Erin Whitney — director of the DOE’s Arctic Energy Office — introduced the Arctic Energy Ambassadors and highlighted DOE panels focused on regional clean energy transitions. Officials noted that 12 Alaska-based microgrid projects received over $4.3 million in funding — part of federal efforts to align energy innovation with Alaska’s decarbonization goals. Must Read Alaska
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage’s Drew Mackie led the Brooks Bandits to a Fred Page Cup win when they defeated the Chilliwack Chiefs 6-2 in Game 6, marking his second major title in three years. In other local sports, Eagle River baseball earned a 4-3 extra-inning win in the CIC tournament and South Anchorage softball claimed the conference title — while local athletes, including Jackson Stimple, committed to college teams. Anchorage Daily News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DAD GAMES 2025
1-7 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Anchorage — Ticket required — Unleash your competitive spirit in the ultimate family arcade showdown.
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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.
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2025 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
7 PM — Delaney Park — Entry fee varies — Experience a celebration of community and fitness with marathons, half-marathons, and fun runs during the Summer Solstice.
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