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Anchorage
Friday, June 27th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three-year-old Caleb Seidl, who is battling leukemia, got a surprise visit from Kraken player John Hayden at Fly Trampoline Park in Anchorage—he also learned that Make-A-Wish Alaska arranged for his family to fly to Seattle this fall to see a Kraken game. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Anchorage will host a busy weekend with an outdoor concert Friday at 6 p.m. at Alaska Airlines Center Parking Lot—followed by a free Fly-By Festival Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Alaska Aviation Museum and a pride parade Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Delaney Park Strip. Other events include a cosplay day at Fairview Recreation Center, a summer fest at Brown Bear Saloon, a safety fair with a fire truck tour, a co-ed bike ride at Kincaid Park, a dog show, a neighborhood greenways ride, a market in Eagle River, a summer outdoor market, and a game show on Sunday. Anchorage Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman alleged to have driven under the influence hit and killed a cyclist on June 19 after leaving an Anchorage restaurant—she reportedly offered a bribe to an officer, posted a $10,000 bail, and missed her court hearing on Thursday as prosecutors charged her with manslaughter, bribery, DUI, and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Anchorage Police are searching for Athena Hall, a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen at 10:00 p.m. on June 23 near West 88th Ave and is 5'2" with black hair and brown eyes (120 lbs). Your Alaska Link
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Olga of Kwethluk was canonized on June 19 as the first female Orthodox saint from North America and is remembered for her devoted care of her community in Kwethluk. The Diocese of Alaska is planning a new church— a combined hospitality and cultural center— to welcome pilgrims who venerate her. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Members of the Native Village of Eklutna unveiled a new Indigenous sign at Glen Alps Trailhead on Flattop Mountain on Wednesday night, renaming Tanaina Peak to Qin Chegi (ridge where we cry) to honor Dena’ina heritage. The move is part of an effort to install 15 more Native place signs in Anchorage this summer so that the city will feature 32 in all. Your Alaska Link
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed House Bill 174 that would have expanded funds for Mt. Edgecumbe High School and rural teacher housing by removing the $70 million cap on repair and maintenance grants—a change that would shift scarce state dollars to local housing costs. He said the bill altered the fund’s purpose and created new local spending duties amid tight budgets. Must Read Alaska
- ➤ Anchorage firefighters battled one of the biggest wildfires near Healy by increasing crews and leadership over the last 40 hours—keeping morale positive—in an effort to protect homes and parks. They held a town hall at 6 p.m. Thursday to update locals on the fire’s progress. Alaska's News Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage residents protested outside Representative Nick Begich’s office on May 21 to urge lawmakers to protect Medicaid as the GOP megabill, which would add work requirements and risk coverage for 30 to 40 thousand Alaskans, moves through Congress. Hospital leaders warned that the bill could force cuts in services and raise insurance costs—officials continue reviewing exemptions and administrative challenges. KTOO
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
~ Confucius
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