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Anchorage
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jason’s Donuts in Eagle River is in the finals of a national bracket contest with 64 top doughnut shops and will compete against Old Town Donuts from Florissant, Missouri+ the final winner is set to be announced Sunday. The shop, which opened two years ago and starts daily at 5 a.m., earned its spot by winning online votes+ building a loyal customer base. Alaska's News Source
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Anchorage bicyclist died after being struck by a Mazda SUV near the intersection of C Street and 64th Avenue on June 19, and police arrested driver Stephanie Dill on charges of DUI, manslaughter and other offenses as the investigation continues. Your Alaska Link
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alaska’s real GDP grew only 0.4% a year from 2015 to 2025, trailing all states except North Dakota. State economist Sam Tappen said the low rate highlights the state’s heavy reliance on oil — which affects sectors like transportation and warehousing — and signals ongoing economic vulnerability. Anchorage Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfire smoke is lowering air quality in Interior Alaska with Fairbanks, Fort Yukon — and Bettles feeling the effects, and local officials advise residents to stay indoors as conditions worsen by this evening. Your Alaska Link
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The ACLU of Alaska launched an online reporting tool to collect details on immigration enforcement actions by local and federal law enforcement agencies. Senior immigration law fellow Cindy Woods said the tool, available in English and Spanish, will help connect affected individuals to legal resources and monitor conditions amid rising ICE arrests in Anchorage and Soldotna. KBRW
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2025 BOMA Annual Golf Tournament
7 a.m. — Anchorage Golf Course — Fundraising event — Swing into action for a great cause supporting the Special Olympics.
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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.
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FREE Sports Camp
9 AM – 12 PM — Birchwood Behavioral Health — Free entry — Enjoy a week of sports, drills, and teamwork with friends.
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