Good morning, Anchorage.

Hikers will carry and assemble a trampoline on Flattop Mountain for the summer solstice, meeting Saturday night at 10 p.m. at the Glen Alps parking lot+ all participants must help bring the trampoline down after the celebration.

On Saturday afternoon, a man riding his mountain bike on the Dome Trail near Stuckagain Heights was attacked by a brown bear; he suffered minor injuries and the military area was closed as a safety precaution.

National Park Service ranger Robin Pendery died June 4 after a section of snow gave way at Denali—she fell 100 feet into a crevasse and her family remembered her as a safety minded mountain guide who blended emergency medicine with outdoor leadership.

Anchorage celebrates the longest day with a full slate of solstice festivities expected today downtown.

The Downtown Solstice Festival on Fourth Avenue features food vendors, a three‑on‑three basketball tournament, and a pirate ship, while runners join the Mayor's Marathon + anglers compete in the Slammin’ Salmon Derby.

State DEC is collecting ticks from Anchorage residents through its Submit-A-Tick program and asks people to drop off ticks following proper removal procedures plus officials said testing to date found no pathogens harmful to people or pets.

Anchorage volunteers can join a habitat restoration project at Valley of the Moon Park today between 5 and 7 p.m. The effort will remove invasive mayday trees to help native vegetation grow along creek areas.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski and nine senators urged the National Science Foundation to reverse plans to descope its Ocean Observatories Initiative network as sensor removals may impact coastal safety and Alaska's fishing industry — the first removal is scheduled for Tuesday off Oregon.

Iditarod organizers are accepting applications for the Expedition Musher Program, which opens June 22 (returning in 2027) to let experienced mushers explore the trail without competing.

Official race signups will begin in Willow on June 27.

The All Army Rugby team, made up of active-duty service members and veterans, held youth clinics on June 10 and won the Alaska Midnight Sun 7s tournament at Alaska Mountain Rugby Grounds over the weekend.

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Melendez-Rivera led the events that connected rugby with local youth.

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.