Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage welcomed runner Noah Coughlan after he reached his 49th state as part of his Run for America on Sunday.

He will soon depart for Hawaii and finish his cross-country journey on July 4, asking locals what the flag means.

Local veteran Zack Gottshall, who served 23 years (Marine and Army) in uniform, recounts his journey from battle trauma to healing and rebuilding his life as a small business owner, sharing valuable lessons and a renewed commitment to his community.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is debating binding versus voluntary standards for pelagic trawl gear used in the pollock fishery that catches salmon destined for the Yukon River.

The council will meet again in October & its decision may affect Alaska’s public salmon resource.

Anchorage leaders marked the start of major construction on Cargo Terminal One at the Don Young Port of Alaska.

Pile driving will begin next week — residents in Government Hill and downtown Anchorage should expect construction noise.

Anchorage Assembly approved contracts for ice arena operations going into effect July 1 — one for Sullivan Arena with up to $2.89M over five years for All in 49 and another for Ben Boeke and Dempsey Anderson arenas with a one-time $450,010 grant to Anchorage Community Ice Management.

Gov. Dunleavy vetoed $123k for a maintenance role at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka because two positions remain unfilled and state legislators will continue discussions with the Department of Education next school year to improve upkeep amid declining enrollment.

A new two-year program will launch in July to provide free veterinary care in 80 villages, offering rabies vaccinations, disease tests & spaying and neutering as Alaska Native leaders have long pushed for better animal and public health measures.

Anchorage dieticians note that grocery aisles now show more protein-packed products—like powders and bars—while whole foods remain abundant, and they urge residents to balance quick options with nutritious meals.

On Oct. 5 at Bartlett High, Wrangell's Boomchain Loucks won a triple crown and was named Alaska Gatorade Player of the Year, while Fairbanks' Landon Hafele was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets.

UAF hired Terrell Peter as the Kenai Twins clinched the Alaska 529 Classic at Mulcahy Stadium.

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.

Cuddy Park Summer Concert Series Featuring Nervis Rex

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