Good morning, Anchorage.

Overnight, several fires broke out in Anchorage and continued into this morning as the fire department reported an explosion while light showers and cooler temperatures persist; local residents impacted by former typhoon Halong gather to share food + enjoy the continuing Scottish Highland Games.

The Alaska Native Heritage Center hosted a community gathering for western Alaska residents who relocated to Anchorage after Ex-Typhoon Halong.

They shared Yupik food and reconnected with family during the event.

The Good Neighbor Fund has raised $186K from nearly 300 donors to cover basic needs such as housing, food, and transportation for homeless residents, and outreach workers say $65K has already helped move locals into transitional housing.

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit 24 miles south of Cordova Sunday at 7:32 p.m. with a depth of 6.8 miles - authorities report no tsunami threat and only a minor 3.0 aftershock followed minutes later.

Historian David Reamer outlines Alaska’s long history of identical candidate names, noting that a Dan Sullivan candidate may soon appear on the ballot pending a court review.

He recalls past name-confusion episodes—like two Dan Sullivans dying in 1919—to show that ballot mix-ups have deep local roots.

Anchorage celebrates (America250) on Saturday, July 4, as an opening ceremony at Mulcahy Stadium launches a weeklong baseball tribute during the game between the Anchorage Glacier Pilots and Mat-Su Miners.

Officials including Governor Dunleavy and local leaders mark Alaska's rich baseball history.

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.