Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage's growing car culture unites local enthusiasts with meetups led by groups like ATC & The Crowd.

They plan to showcase sanctioned events to promote safe practices and creative expression while countering negative views from unsanctioned street races.

Matanuska Electric (MEA) will raise electric bills for Mat-Su customers by an average of $14.53 per month as rising natural gas costs and supply challenges increase fuel surcharges.

The adjustment, effective now, reflects a 29.4% rise in generation fuel expenses.

Gather and Grow Collective launched a farm and garden camp for Anchorage preschoolers today — the program features hands-on quail observation, seed planting, and daily craft workshops — to teach kids about local agriculture in Alaska.

On Sunday, a black bear entered the Commissary at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and helped itself to fruit before leaving, a witness said.

Base officials are reviewing security measures + exploring improvements.

More than 500 public comments were received against a proposed 50-year lease for a data center and power plant near Dalton Highway; the Alaska Department of Natural Resources extended the comment deadline to July 17 (most messages opposed the project while a few supported it).

Palmer’s Alaska Veterans and Pioneers Home (the state's only Veterans' Home) received more than $2.4 million from the VA to replace its roof and upgrade the 79-bed facility, improving comfort and safety for veterans and spouses.

Anchorage Parks and Recreation crews are carefully removing and sorting thousands of commemorative bricks at Town Square Park for residents who purchased them in the 1990s.

More than 1,300 requests have been submitted, and officials expect to return bricks before the first snowfall (delays are due to damage).

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.

Hippie Sabotage & Waka Flocka Flame Live

6-9 p.m. — Williwaw Social — Ticket prices vary — Experience electrifying performances by Hippie Sabotage and Waka Flocka Flame in downtown Anchorage.