Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage Police partnered with community groups for its first Community Care Event on the Delaney Park Strip on Wednesday, linking residents to food, housing, and support services.

About 20 organizations took part, and police will hold similar events monthly + enhance local resource access.

Glenfarne signed a preliminary labor agreement with 18 union councils at the Alaska Laborers Training School in Chugiak on Thursday — assuring Alaskans first pick of jobs on the LNG project and setting the framework for future agreements on pipeline and facility construction.

Repsol, a Spanish oil firm, began production at the Pikka field last month and plans to invest $1.5 billion to expand operations on the North Slope.

The company will search for new deposits in federal leases plus develop further projects this winter.

Local researchers and officials in Kotzebue and Kachemak Bay are monitoring harmful algae blooms fueled by warmer waters that can affect shellfish and wildlife.

The Columbia University project seeks to help communities prepare for any future disruptions to the local food chain.

Alaska State Parks will launch a new online reservation system on Oct.

1 — new bookings for dates starting Jan. 1 will be postponed until the system is ready. Existing reservations through Dec. 31 will be honored while Reserve America gift certificates expire on Sept. 30.

The city of Anchorage is returning commemorative bricks to original owners as Town Square Park construction continues.

Residents should check the Parks and Rec website for brick pick-up details+volunteer opportunities.

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.

Summer Concert Series: Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles

7-8:30 p.m. — Ray E. Storck Homestead Park — Free entry — Enjoy local music in a beautiful neighborhood park setting.

Ty Dolla $ign Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — Williwaw Social Outdoors — Tickets from $143 — Experience the unforgettable vibe of Ty Dolla Sign in Anchorage.