Good morning, Anchorage.

Jeffrey Foreman, 53, died at the Anchorage jail early Friday morning after guards restrained him during an altercation with his cellmate, and the Alaska Bureau of Investigation is looking into his death—state troopers said he had charged officers when he became combative.

Scientists found that dead fur seals and nearby fish from Benson Beach on St. Paul Island last August had high levels of saxitoxin, marking the first clear case linking harmful algae to paralytic shellfish poisoning in marine mammals.

Researchers warned that warming waters will likely boost toxic Alexandrium blooms (raising concerns for local subsistence harvesters) and stressed the need for continued monitoring.

Stephen Ribuffo is no longer the Port Director of the Don Young Port of Alaska, the port office confirmed Monday.

He had served with the port (since August 2007) and assumed the director role (in June 2015) but no reasons have been provided for his departure.

Anchorage health officials noted that although over 1,200 measles cases have been confirmed nationwide across 38 states, only two cases have been reported locally.

Experts warned that low vaccination rates, with children in the mid-80s and 54% of kindergartners vaccinated, leave the community vulnerable + vaccination remains the best defense against outbreaks.

A state analysis finds that Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks face health care costs about 50% above the US urban average.

Medical expenses in urban Alaska rose 7.8% in 2023 compared to an overall inflation rate under 2%—showing that locals spend a larger share of income on medical care than the national average.

Alaska's Adam Hendrix reached the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event after beating over 9,800 players — he now holds 48 million chips and will get a payout of at least $1 million.

The final round resumes today at Horseshoe Las Vegas — fellow Alaskan Joey Padron finished 10th.

2025 BOMA Annual Golf Tournament

7 a.m. — Anchorage Golf Course — Fundraising event — Swing into action for a great cause supporting the Special Olympics.

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.

FREE Sports Camp

9 AM – 12 PM — Birchwood Behavioral Health — Free entry — Enjoy a week of sports, drills, and teamwork with friends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.