Good morning, Anchorage.

Three teenagers helped contain a forest fire on city land in Houston early Saturday by forming a bucket brigade near Little Susitna Rotary Park; firefighters extinguished the blaze in 10 minutes after their quick action slowed its spread.

Robert Nick, a longtime community leader (renowned for advancing local electricity and education), was honored at a memorial service on June 1 at St. Innocent Russian Orthodox Cathedral.

He passed away in May and leaves a legacy in Nunapitchuk.

Local historian David Reamer curates a summer reading list featuring four unusual Alaska history books that mix humor and candid tales from the state’s past — including Japanese artist Sumio Kawakami’s 'Alaska Story' and John Paulsteiner’s 'Seward, Alaska: The Sinful Town on Resurrection Bay.'

Anchorage Assembly will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal that lets a nonprofit turn a 10-acre parcel in Rabbit Creek into Alaska's first natural burial cemetery.

If approved, the nonprofit will begin working on site plans and grant applications, with the first burial expected in about two years.

In January at the Hilton Anchorage, the Alaska Department of Health advanced over 400 project proposals from nearly 1,800 submissions by more than 800 groups for its Rural Health Transformation Program — applicants must submit further details by June 22 before final awards are determined next month.

2026 Alaska Regional Conference

Educational sessions and networking for small businesses — Jun 9-10 — Marriott Anchorage Downtown — Fee info not specified — Access resources and matchmaking opportunities tailored for various business categories.

Summer Concert Series: Wiley Post Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Suzan Nightingale McKay Park — Free entry — Enjoy a night of rocking live music and beautiful views in your neighborhood park.

Midnight Sun 7s 2026

10 AM – 11:30 PM — Alaska Mountain Rugby Grounds — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience fast-paced rugby action and great vibes under the midnight sun.

Paint Nite: Late Summer Sunset

6-8 p.m. — Ravens Ring Brewing Company — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting experience while enjoying your favorite brews.

Garden Grooves – Solstice Edition

6:00 – 8:30 PM — 49th State Brewing - Anchorage — Free entry — Celebrate the longest day of the year with live music in a beautiful beer garden.

Anchorage Midnight Sun 5K & Family Fun Run

11:30 PM — Town Square Park — Registration fees vary — Experience a magical race under the midnight sun with festive activities and stunning views.

Modern Nurse Fest Alaska

10 AM-4 PM — BP Energy Center — Free entry — Celebrate modern nursing with insightful sessions and networking in beautiful Alaska.

Anchorage Summer Concert Series 2026

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Tikishla Park — Free entry — Experience local talent under the stars in a beautiful neighborhood park.

Scared Scriptless Improv Show

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The Nave — $18 online — Enjoy a laugh indoors and escape the summer mosquitoes with a lively improv performance.

Family Paint Party

6-8 p.m. — Ravens Ring Brewing Company — Check website for pricing — Unleash your creativity while painting a whimsical landscape with friends in a fun, relaxed setting.