Good morning, Anchorage.

Sealaska Corporation is urging tourists to respect sacred totem poles after videos show dancing, climbing, and vandalism that misuse these important cultural symbols (Kootéeyaa).

The organization seeks to bolster community education about local traditions and history.

Alaska Scottish Highland Games return to Palmer today as gates open at 8 a.m. and an opening ceremony begins at 10 a.m.—guests can watch stone toss, caber tossing and other traditional competitions while enjoying Scottish music and food until 8 p.m. Sunday.

Incoming Anchorage freshmen participated in a two-week summer Career and Technical Education program (CTE) that gave them hands-on learning across six career fields and helped them earn a half-credit for high school.

The program encouraged career exploration and planning, with students presenting their learnings at the conclusion of the course.

Gov. Dunleavy vetoed $490,000 from the state budget for teacher retention and recruitment, impacting the efforts of the Alaska Educator Retention and Recruitment Center to hire local and international educators — lawmakers may override the veto on July 1.

Over 100 road construction projects are active this summer, with work underway on key routes like the Seward Highway, Glenn Highway and Peters Creek Bridge near Chugiak.

The Alaska DOT recommends extra travel time + careful driving around work zones from evening until dawn this season.

On Thursday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed two environmental bills that would have created an invasive species council and banned polystyrene containers in restaurants in Anchorage, arguing the measures imposed burdensome restrictions on business adaptation.

The bills had bipartisan backing from science and resource groups.

An Anchorage Superior Court judge ruled on Friday that Dan J.

Sullivan is eligible to appear on the Aug. 18 primary ballot despite sharing a name with the incumbent senator - the decision reverses the Division of Elections' rejection and will be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court before Tuesday's noon ballot print deadline.

Alaska could face millions in additional SNAP costs when a new federal law shifts 75-percent of administrative expenses to states starting in October after the department reported a 23-percent error rate.

Officials are reviewing plans to reallocate funds as benefit rules gradually adjust.

Surfers riding the bore tide on the Turnagain Arm face rising risks as increased crowds have led to more rescues, with veteran (Peter Beachy) noting that inexperienced riders underestimate the cold water and strong currents from simplified tidal charts.

His comments follow a recent incident highlighting the lack of lifeguards.

Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach is stepping down after seven years + he will remain during a planned transition as the Committee begins its search for a new leader.

His tenure expanded the Iditarod Insider and launched innovative changes that strengthened the race.

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.

Summer Concert Series - Good Company at Stephenson Park

7-8:30 p.m. — Stephenson Park — Free entry — Enjoy local music in a beautiful neighborhood park setting.

6th Annual Ship Creek Coho Rodeo

7 a.m. – 7 p.m. — The Bait Shack — $25 entry fee — Compete for cash prizes in a community fishing derby for silver salmon on the banks of Ship Creek.