Good morning, Anchorage.

Tribes in Southcentral Alaska partnered with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service last month to form the Chugach Region Tribal Conservation District — a plan to support high tunnel construction in Port Graham and increase access to healthy food through agriculture and mariculture projects.

Anchorage Weekender unveils eight local events this weekend, including a free art market on the museum lawn today, a music festival and Halloween party Friday, a bike tour and block party Saturday, plus a half marathon and a 5k mud run Sunday.

Schedules and details vary by event.

Anchorage Animal Care and Control is seeking donations of new or gently used clip-style dog collars to support shelter dogs during daily walks and programs until they find homes (please clean used collars before donating).

Alaska’s economic development agency is planning a 30sq mi industrial park with data centers + logistics hub in the Mat-Su region north of Anchorage; public comments are open until Aug.

19 as local officials express concerns over impacts on recreation and wildlife amid hopes for job growth.

Studies show outdoor play helps kids, and three local organizations are boosting unstructured risky play with afterschool programs, camps, and outdoor schools in Anchorage.

Experts say that with children spending more time on screens and having shorter recesses, these initiatives aim to improve overall well-being.

Across the state, 12 public schools closed this year as rising costs, funding gaps, and increased choice enrollment pressured districts.

State education officials said (finances are the main culprit) that more closures are expected unless funding conditions change.

Alaska biologists are banding Anchorage geese to help tell apart nearly identical species (the project uses new tracking techniques) as part of ongoing wildlife research locally.

Alaska Gasline Development Corp. will ask Alaskans for optional funds to maintain its (25%) stake in the gas pipeline project as lawmakers debate a tax break, and the pipeline subproject is expected to reach final investment decision this year while future options may include bonds and noncash assets.

Anchorage officials found asbestos in the Big Timber Motel across from Merrill Field + must remove the hazard safely before demolition, which the city plans to begin in August once cleanup is complete.

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.