Good Day
Anchorage
Monday, July 14th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ FBI officials asked Anchorage residents for help identifying a suspect involved in a bank robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank in the Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall on Friday, July 11, after a man (in his 40s or 50s and about 5 feet, 5 inches tall) threatened a bank employee with a note indicating he had a firearm before leaving the scene on foot. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ The FBI in Anchorage is asking the public to help identify a suspect involved in a bank robbery at the Wells Fargo branch inside the 5th Avenue Mall that occurred at 1:40 p.m. on July 11 when a man in his 40s or 50s allegedly passed a note to a teller and left on foot after receiving cash. Must Read Alaska
- ➤ In 1961, lounge singer Rose Dawn was fatally shot during a robbery at Club 210 in Anchorage—two 22-year-old suspects were quickly captured and later sentenced to life imprisonment—while bartender Robert Adams suffered serious injuries. Anchorage Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that NMFS acted correctly when it rejected the state and borough's petition to delist ringed seals from the Endangered Species Act, basing its decision on climate change predictions and sea ice loss data — the ruling confirms that the protections established in 2012 will remain in effect. Anchorage Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau had the highest health care costs among U.S. urban areas with rates about 50% above the national average, according to an analysis by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The report found that medical costs increased 7.8% in 2023 while overall inflation stayed low — urban Alaskans spent 12% of their annual budgets on care compared to 8% nationally. Alaska Beacon
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alaska’s Alissa Pili, a former Dimond High star drafted with the eighth pick by the Minnesota Lynx, was waived on Saturday after playing only five minutes per game this season—she averaged 1.9 points and 1.2 rebounds over seven games. 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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