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Anchorage
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Santos, operator of the Pikka prospect on the North Slope, is in negotiations for a buyout by an Abu Dhabi-based consortium that has offered a deal worth $36 billion including its debt—terms are still being discussed. The purchase would affect Santos’ 51% stake in the project, which could produce up to 80,000 barrels a day, and state officials are watching the process closely. Anchorage Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage is getting a new public art installation along the Ship Creek trail where a sculpture named Mother of Water and a metal mural titled Water is Life will be completed by July — the work is part of the 1% for Art program and is being installed on the bridge over the creek and railroad tracks. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Alaska Aviation Museum hosted the Fly By Festival on June 28th+ it featured flight demonstrations and static aircraft displays for fans. The event attracted local visitors+ it celebrated the region's aviation heritage. Alaska's News Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In January, mining experts and state workers met in Vancouver to talk about Alaska’s mineral deposits—spurred by strong support from Canadian investors. The meeting explained that several companies plan to explore for gold, copper, and graphite deposits—efforts that may spur future growth across remote Alaskan regions. Anchorage Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 27, the Alaska Supreme Court upheld the Division of Elections’ handling of a 2024 ballot initiative that sought to repeal ranked-choice voting by accepting post-deadline corrections on petition booklets—this decision ended a legal challenge that kept the initiative on the ballot and sets the stage for a new repeal effort. Must Read Alaska
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The first Alaskan pro will headline the 2025 Alaska Scottish Highland Games — an event set to become a historic milestone for local sports. Alaska's News Source
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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