Good morning, Anchorage.

Five boaters stranded in sea ice 10 miles east of Deering were rescued after a VHF call prompted local residents and the Alaska Air National Guard to launch a 1,000-mile helicopter mission—hoisting the boaters to safety.

Bill Armstrong—credited with the 2013 Pikka discovery—found the Sockeye-2 area near the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on June 18th.

He said the new discovery could boost North Slope oil production by tapping an estimated 700 million barrels.

Three Alaska State Troopers—Jacob Barker, Kody Haley and Edward Owens—were involved in a June 14 officer-involved shooting in Houston that resulted in the death of 34 year old Kyle Lambert; the troopers were placed on seven days of administrative leave as the ABI investigates with an independent review pending.

A North Slope Borough police officer critically wounded an armed man in Utqiagvik Tuesday afternoon when the suspect—wanted on arrest warrants—was encountered with a gun and knife, occurring three days after state troopers fatally shot a wanted man in Mat-Su.

A nonprofit led by Caroline Storm is planning a lawsuit against Gov. Dunleavy over his veto of almost $51 million in education funding—claiming it violates the state’s constitutional duty to provide adequate education.

Several school districts have already faced deficits and hiring freezes, and advocates say legal action is their only option until lawmakers act in January.

The Dalton Highway reopened on June 18 at noon after crews repaired flood damage that closed over 50 miles between mileposts 305 and 356, with major work completed at milepost 315.

Traffic control and single-lane sections remain in place—drivers are advised to plan extra travel time.

Governor Dunleavy vetoed a bill on Monday that would have let the legislative auditor access oil and gas tax records, and lawmakers worry he may be hiding deals with oil companies.

Legislators will hold a hearing on June 30 to ask more questions about the drop in tax settlements.

Clean-up efforts at Davis Park continued after multiple fires set in the homeless camp on Tuesday halted abatement—Anchorage Fire Department crews responded quickly with no injuries reported.

Police are now investigating the fires and the park remains closed as the city works to complete the cleanup.

Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy honored late legislator Clark Gruening — who served Anchorage with dedication — and announced flags will be lowered to half-staff on a date to be confirmed per his family's wishes.

Penguin Peak Trail Brushing

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Bird Valley Trailhead — Free — Help maintain the Penguin Peak trail while enjoying the beautiful Chugach State Park scenery.

On-Site Tour of Preferred Care at Home of Alaska

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Preferred Care at Home of Alaska — Free entry — Discover top-rated senior living options and enjoy a tour showcasing exceptional care and dining.

MAYDAY! Live Concert in Anchorage

10 PM - 2 AM — Chilkoot Charlie's — Tickets available — Experience a wild night of music and mayhem with MAYDAY!'s first performance in Alaska.

SpaffDaddy Live Performance

8:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. — Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse — Ticket info not specified — Experience the unique sound of a local artist who grew up in Anchorage.

2025 BOMA Annual Golf Tournament

7 a.m. — Anchorage Golf Course — Fundraising event — Swing into action for a great cause supporting the Special Olympics.

EPA Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting Certification Course

8 a.m. — Environmental Management Inc. — Certification fee applies — Learn to safely work in homes with lead-based paint and meet EPA guidelines.