Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage Pride drew record attendance on June 28 as thousands of local residents gathered to celebrate diversity and unity at the annual event—organizers reported that the turnout set new participation records.

The Alaska Aviation Museum will hold its yearly Fly Over Festival featuring aviation displays and events for local visitors — a longstanding tradition celebrating the region's aviation heritage.

Museum officials say the event will bring community members together for a day of shared interest in flying history.

At 95, bailiff Gordon Severson worked at the Nesbett Courthouse on June 23 to escort a 12-person jury and manage court tasks while continuing a decades-long public service that began during Truman’s presidency—he remains a valued part of Anchorage’s justice system.

Operation Colony Glacier continued its recovery work on June 12 as military teams worked to recover remains and personal effects from the 1952 U.S. Air Force C-124 Globemaster II crash on Mount Gannett.

By today, 49 of the 52 victims have been identified — teams from Alaskan Command, the National Guard, Army, and Air Force keep up their summer efforts to prevent debris from moving downstream.

The updated 940‐page bill was released on Friday and will be debated in the Senate soon — it has Alaska changes like a tax break for fishers, more Medicaid support, and proposed cuts to Medicaid and food aid that could cost 3,000 jobs.

Local health experts and advocates in Anchorage warned the cuts will hurt care and the economy while senators Murkowski and Sullivan weigh options — and Governor Dunleavy pointed to future benefits from oil and gas rules.

On Saturday, 22 mushers registered at the Iditarod headquarters in Wasilla near the Joe Redington Sr. statue for the 2026 Iditarod by signing up online+in-person.

The event doubled as a volunteer picnic+a chance for veteran and rookie racers to connect as they prepared for next March’s race.

Anchorage Glacier Pilots beat the Anchorage Bucs 5-2 at Mulcahy Stadium on June 25 as players shared personal insights on missing hometown comforts — like family and familiar routines — while embracing Alaska’s outdoor life and summer ball opportunities.

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.

FREE Sports Camp

9 AM – 12 PM — Birchwood Behavioral Health — Free entry — Enjoy a week of sports, drills, and teamwork with friends.

AACVW Club Meeting at Guido's Pizza

7-8:30 p.m. — Guido's Pizza — No cover charge — Gather with fellow VW enthusiasts at the monthly club meeting over pizza.

RMG Career Launch Event

1-3 p.m. — RMG Real Estate Alaska — Free entry — Explore career opportunities in real estate with insights from industry leaders.

Jessica Michelle Singleton Live in Anchorage

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Broken Blender — Tickets from $40 — Experience the raw and hilarious charm of Alaska-grown comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Atwood Concert Hall — Tickets available — Engage with an astrophysicist on the wonders of the universe in a captivating evening.