Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage residents have a weekend of music and festivals.

Tribute band shows run at Discovery Theatre on Wed-Thu, while Chugachfest and a free Downtown Summer Solstice Festival brighten Sat; a Mayor’s Marathon at Kincaid Park, Youth Fishing at The Bait Shack, and Juneteenth with Sousapalooza on Sun complete the lineup.

The Armed Services YMCA Child Watch program has moved to Global Credit Union on base to offer short-term care for nearly 400 children monthly, so military families can run errands and attend appointments while remaining nearby.

A mountain biker was injured by a brown bear on the Dome Trail near Stuckagain Heights on Saturday, June 13, prompting closure of this trail and another nearby route (as reported by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game).

The proposed Alaska LNG pipeline project plans to remove carbon dioxide so its operators can earn over $285 million each year from federal tax credits, potentially totaling $7.4 billion in 12 years (45Q credits) as part of an 807-mile venture from the North Slope to Cook Inlet.

Anchorage Press is relaunching this fall under new local ownership by Veri di Suvero and journalist Nathaniel Herz plus Seattle-based Noisy Creek, reviving both its online and print versions after a pause in 2022.

The paper will cover arts, culture, and more while aiming to capture community excitement.

Alaskan districts closed 12 schools this year because of low enrollment and budget shortfalls — including one in Anchorage.

Officials say hundreds of students and staff will start next year at new schools and warn that more cuts may come if funding remains low.

City officials will ask the Assembly to approve a five-year, $2.89 million contract for All in 49 to manage Sullivan Arena after problems with the last contractor.

The firm, formed by Anchorage Wolverines owners in March, will be discussed today at City Hall and voted on Tuesday, June 23.

Anchorage leaders are considering two tax incentive proposals to boost housing affordability by offering property tax breaks to first-time homebuyers and incentives for mixed-use projects.

The proposals will be reviewed by the Anchorage Assembly on June 23 — a step toward resolving the city’s housing shortage.

NOAA will allocate over $60 million to address fishery resource disasters affecting local fisheries by supporting the 2023 to 2024 Bering Sea snow crab, 2022 Chignik salmon, and Upper Cook Inlet East Side Setnet salmon events — the funding aims to boost local fishery resilience.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is hosting the four-day Below Zero Medicine Conference to address gaps in Arctic emergency care as military services and international partners gather at the base to discuss cold weather medical innovations.

A musician with multiple sclerosis (MS) is touring Alaska to raise awareness about the condition and share his inspirational story with communities.

The tour will soon include stops at local venues, inviting Anchorage residents to learn more.

According to an American Automobile Association study, Anchorage ranked third and Fairbanks ranked eighth among the top Independence Day destinations nationally for 2026, as Alaska became one of only two states aside from Florida with more than one top 10 city.

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.