Good morning, Anchorage.

Father Emmet Engel, a former priest, ran a small monastery near Anchorage where he made milk wine that he claimed cured ailments and did not cause hangovers—state inspectors repeatedly challenged his unsanitary production practices.

His unconventional operation gained media attention and spurred conflicts with state officials as his product eventually lost favor at local stores.

On Saturday, crews fought fast-growing fires near Bonanza Creek and Goldstream Creek as hot, dry, and windy weather drove flames and led to evacuations near Little Goldstream Creek — they used air tankers, a Chinook helicopter with a 2,600-gallon water bucket, hotshots, and bulldozers to protect homes and roads. On Sunday, cooler weather and a chance of rain helped slow the fire while state officials asked drivers to stay alert on the Parks Highway due to ongoing delays.

A USGS report shows Alaska holds almost half of the undiscovered oil on federal lands and more than one-quarter of its natural gas — about 14.5 billion barrels of oil and 111 trillion cubic feet of natural gas mostly on the North Slope — which backs future plans for expanded oil development.

State officials raised the preparedness level to the highest tier and expanded fire evacuation orders as fire danger persisted—officials say additional relief efforts will follow.

Anchorage climber Balin Miller, 23, made news this season by summiting Denali twice, including a solo climb on the Slovak Direct route and another on Mount Hunter.

He spent 53 days in the Alaska Range and now plans to tackle more peaks while working as a crab fisherman and at a mine — his feats have made him a rising star locally —.

A trio from the Alaska Boxing Academy won medals at the National Junior Olympics in Las Vegas last month — Rocky Williamson won silver in the boys heavyweight division while Nisilia Faavale and Analina Henderson also earned medals — and they secured spots on the USA Junior National Team. They train hard to boost Alaska's reputation in boxing and honor their family fighting traditions.

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.

Candlelight Concert: Rings and Dragons

6:30-7:30 p.m. — 49th State Brewing — Ticketed event — Experience a magical live music performance under candlelight at an iconic Anchorage venue.

Hawthorne Heights Live Concert

6:30-8 p.m. — SteamDot Williwaw — Tickets available — Experience the emotional sounds of Hawthorne Heights as they celebrate their latest album ‘The Rain Just Follows Me’.