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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Today at 8:30 p.m. on KTUU Channel 2, the documentary 'Kathleen Jo & Veronica: Who Else? — The Search for Brian Smith's Unwritten Victims' will air, showing how reporter Rebecca Palsha and photographer Rachel McPherron spent a year investigating the murders of Alaska Native women Kathleen Jo Henry and Veronica Abouchuk while Tracy Sinclare discusses the process. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Winona Fletcher, who was 14 when she killed three people in the Russian Jack neighborhood in 1985 and received a life sentence, will face a judge in August to review her case—she has spent 40 years in prison and now seeks a chance for release. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Jesse Lee Jones, 28, was sentenced to 77 years for the 2023 murder of apartment manager Josiah Goecker and assault of Rosemarie Ortiz at Alpine Apartments in Anchorage — judges heard emotional remarks from Goecker’s family during sentencing. Alaska's News Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Port MacKenzie received a $7,891,044 federal BUILD Grant to build a 60,000-square-foot barge ramp that will improve barge haul-out and loading operations+congressional and borough leaders said the project may kickstart economic growth as construction is expected to begin as early as 2026. Must Read Alaska
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An interdisciplinary team studied bowhead whale bowel samples from subsistence-harvested whales and found dangerous algal neurotoxins—saxitoxin appeared in over half of the samples. The study—published July 9 in Nature—shows that warming Arctic waters are raising toxin levels in whales, which may affect the local food web. Alaska Beacon
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 1, a federal judge upheld the split management for Cook Inlet salmon harvests, with NMFS now managing waters beyond 3 nautical miles while the state handles nearshore fisheries—Alaska Attorney General Treg Tayor called the decision a win for local salmon management. The ruling follows a lawsuit brought by the United Cook Inlet Drift Association and confirms the current division between federal and state roles. Alaska Public Media
- ➤ On Thursday, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved name changes for two landmarks on Little Kiska Island—Nazi Creek was renamed Kaxchim Chiĝanaa and Nip Hill was renamed Kaxchim Qayaa. Michael Livingston of the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association said the decision honors local heritage while plans to rename Quisling Cove remain pending. Anchorage Daily News
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2025 BOMA Annual Golf Tournament
7 a.m. — Anchorage Golf Course — Fundraising event — Swing into action for a great cause supporting the Special Olympics.
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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.
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FREE Sports Camp
9 AM – 12 PM — Birchwood Behavioral Health — Free entry — Enjoy a week of sports, drills, and teamwork with friends.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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Uniform Residential Appraisal Report Course
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Alaska Aviation Museum — $200.00 ($175 for AI members) — Delve into the new URAR training while enjoying a unique setting at the largest seaplane base in the world.
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