Good morning, Anchorage.

Natasha, the Alaska Zoo’s Amur tiger, turned 13 when the zoo held a birthday celebration on Monday (July 6).

Alaska Child and Family will host its annual Alaska Flag Day fundraiser on Thursday at the Abbott Road facility with family activities, food, music, and a tribute to Benny Benson's iconic flag design.

Attendees will park at Service High School and take a shuttle to the event at 5:30 p.m.

Heather Steffey, a self-taught pastel artist from Eagle River — who uses art to ease her physical and mental health struggles — placed fourth in her group at the national People’s Artist competition and noted that the exposure is opening future exhibition opportunities.

NOAA Fisheries released recommendations on July 6 to review Alaska’s fishing closures that protect Steller sea lion rookeries.

The proposal follows months of public consultation and may modify seasonal restrictions on fish species important to sea lions — a change intended to support domestic seafood harvests.

Federal regulators are reevaluating fishing zones meant to protect endangered Steller sea lions in response to a federal order to boost seafood harvests.

NOAA Fisheries released recommendations on Thursday that could impact local fisheries and sablefish rules.

Alaska Legal Services Corp. will expand civil legal aid with extra funding from the state and a $1M award from the Rasmuson Foundation.

The new support, starting next July, is expected to help 800 more households across roughly 200 communities.

Public comments have poured in over a $10 billion data center and power plant project on the North Slope near Dalton Highway, where Gov. Dunleavy’s administration considers a 50-year lease (extended for comments until July 17) of state land for the development; officials will review them to decide.

The Safer Seward Highway Project is working on improvements along a 20-mile stretch between Bird and Rabbit Creek to reduce head-on collisions, with plans to expand to four lanes and add median barriers while small projects begin and construction remains in planning (environmental concerns may affect progress).

Klaire Rhodes and David Norris dominated Mount Marathon on Jul.

6, repeating wins from 2024 and 2025 and challenging their competitors to catch up. Their strong performance set a high standard for the event.

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.

Family Paint Night

6-8 p.m. — Ravens Ring Brewing Company — Supplies included — Create a colorful seasons-themed painting in a fun, welcoming environment.

Split the Pot drawing

A $2,000 minimum jackpot is guaranteed. The pot will increase when $4000 in sales is exceeded. Sales end at midnight 7/31/26. For the month of July Local 71 is running a Split the Pot raffle to fund the Local 71 Scholarship & Training Fund. The self-perpetuating fund provides a program of scholarships to assist eligible Local 71 Members and their families in furthering their professional training, certifications, licenses, and education.

Anchorage Tattoo Expo 2026

11 a.m. — Sheraton Anchorage Hotel — Tickets available at the door — Experience live tattooing by over 80 award-winning artists at Alaska's premier tattoo expo.