Good Day
Anchorage
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Town Square Park — a central downtown spot — comes alive each Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. as the Anchorage Summer Night Market brings vendors, music and food together; the event will run through Aug. 29 with help from the Department of Parks and Recreation. Anchorage Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Anchorage School District cut 34.5 full-time positions and let go of five educators when it lost 14 million dollars from its budget due to a federal funding freeze—most affected staff were moved to other roles. Parents and educators worry the cuts will hurt student support, especially for those with special needs. Alaska's News Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Nick Begich raised over $800,000 in the second quarter of 2025, setting a new record for off-year fundraising for an Alaska House candidate and leaving his campaign with more than $1.25 million cash on hand—boosting his competitive edge. His campaign outpaced past benchmarks, including those set by former Representative Mary Peltola. Must Read Alaska
- ➤ Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case said he expects calls to rise—at least initially—after the Assembly passed an ordinance making camping near trails, schools, playgrounds and streets a misdemeanor. He said officers will use specialized units to connect unsheltered individuals to services while a public dashboard will track the ordinance’s impact, even as some Assembly members worry there is no safe legal camping option. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ The Alaska Department of Law announced Tuesday a new process that lets citizens ask for investigative grand juries to examine suspected misconduct by public officials. The process features a dedicated webpage with criteria and steps for filing a request—ensuring an impartial review and public oversight. Must Read Alaska
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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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Battle of the Bands: Bike Week
5-11 p.m. — House of Harley-Davidson — Free entry — Experience local talent battling it out on stage during Anchorage's favorite bike week celebration.
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