Good morning, Anchorage.

On Saturday from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., the 10th annual Ship Creek Youth Fishing Day invites children ages 15 and under to fish during the final stretch of the Slam’n Salm’n Derby at Ship Creek (limited gear is available for those without equipment).

The Good Neighbor Fund in Anchorage has raised over $186,000 during its first six months — spending nearly $100,000 on housing, travel, IDs and food for residents experiencing homelessness.

Donations from more than 300 community members continue to support ongoing assistance efforts.

Alaska Airlines promoted CFO Shane Tackett to president & he will lead the airline’s commercial operations starting June 29 as the company faces rising fuel costs and weaker travel demand.

Alaska met federal school funding standards, allowing the state to use eligible Impact Aid payments when calculating support for school districts in FY 2027.

Officials noted the revenue disparity is 21.3 percent, which is below the 25 percent threshold required for certification.

Anchorage ponds hosted delayed wood frog mating calls due to an unusually cold spring — observers note the chorus began sparingly on May 6 and peaked on May 8, highlighting the frogs’ unique local adaptation.

A wildfire reached 50 acres near Sterling on Wednesday before firefighters slowed its spread on the Kenai Peninsula using firebreaks and chemicals, and power was briefly cut to 3,400 customers near Swanson River Road (Jacobsen Ave) while crews secured containment lines into Thursday.

On Thursday, the Mat-Su Borough released a report showing animal control failures before 23 dogs were found dead at a licensed kennel, and it fired staff while announcing reforms including mandatory training and a new anonymous complaint system (BARKS advisory board) to rebuild public trust.

Sen. Murkowski sponsored a Senate measure that stops dismantling the deep sea network off the Alaska coast — ensuring the system continues tracking climate change data for scientists.

Anchorage officials say the Fire Department’s Mobile Crisis Team is easing the load on emergency services by helping 300 to 500 people each month with mental health and substance use issues.

The program reduces pressure on police and hospitals, and new stabilization centers are set to open this fall (further supporting those in crisis).

Anchorage resident Chuck Seaca now avoids salmon after developing an allergy to the parasite worm Anisakis (linked to climate change), which has forced him to change his long-held fishing traditions.

He has started immunotherapy and will try salmon again after treatment while still dipping on the Kenai River with his family.

On Mt. McKinley (Denali), a climber reached his 50th high point as the season nears its end.

He will pursue his next ambitious goal before weather changes hinder the climb.

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.