Good morning, Anchorage.

About 100 volunteers from Weidner Apartment Homes refreshed Covenant House in downtown Anchorage today by painting rails, power washing walls, and organizing shelves to improve the facility for young people + staff.

The projects will be completed by day's end, showing local residents coming together.

Anchorage Parks and Recreation is hosting a free public open house on Tuesday, July 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Goose Lake to gather community ideas for a 20-year master plan, with a beach party + activities like a beer garden and stand-up paddleboarding.

Alaska Native artisans will be able to continue selling fur items on Etsy starting Aug.

11 after Senator Dan Sullivan secured an exemption to protect traditional practices (registered with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board).

Abigail Wright saw bees in her home and called local beekeeper Matt Moore, who carefully removed the hive from inside the wall and will relocate it to his property + his insulated 10-frame box will give the bees a safe home.

Alaska's native bees face growing dangers from rapid climate change, habitat loss and invasive species, which could affect wildflower blooms and local food supply.

Experts say better monitoring and habitat care will help keep bee populations and our landscapes healthy.

Fish and Game technicians use netting and selective treatments to suppress invasive northern pike in Mat‑Su waterways as warmer waters boost their appetite and allow them to navigate saltwater—threatening native salmon runs and local sportfishing.

A NOAA study published in April links extreme heatwave conditions in the Bering Sea — which began in 2016 — to a spike in deaths among older juvenile and adult Yukon River Chinook salmon, worsening their long-term decline.

Researchers warn that future heatwaves may drive further decreases in salmon returns.

AMHS’s 2026/27 winter schedule is open for review and covers sailings from Oct.

1 to Apr. 30; written comments are due by 5:00 p.m. AKST on Wed, July 22. Two virtual hearings on July 23 (9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) let locals share special event dates for service tweaks.

Anchorage residents are advised to avoid contact with cow parsnip during midsummer since its sap can cause painful burns and permanent scarring (the plant also displays distinctive carrot-like flowers).

Providence Alaska Medical Center was placed on lockdown with police presence Friday morning as officials secured the Anchorage facility.

Seahawks players Andre Fuller and Uso Seumalo hosted a flag football camp in Wasilla — a rare chance for about 100 young athletes to train with pros — as part of local community events, and they said they plan to return with more opportunities.

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.

Dave Nihill: Live in Anchorage

7-11 PM — Wilda Marston Theatre — Cost Info Not Available — Experience the comedic journey of Dave Nihill from Ireland to the world.