Good morning, Anchorage.

Local peony growers say a cooler spring and summer have delayed harvest by two weeks, yet strong demand for their flowers for weddings & special events remains intact.

They note the chill can boost quality and plan to start harvesting soon.

Pablo's Bike Rentals, led by Antonio Luca Portillo, now offers over 250 bikes including fat-tire e-bikes with studded tires as interest in winter riding grows.

The shop provides tutorials, emergency support, and rides along a coastal trail (a local crown jewel) that draws visitors.

Rock the Hill is a two-day music festival hosted by the Anchorage Concert Association at Hilltop, which began Friday with 13 local bands performing.

The event continues today amid heat, strong winds, and scattered showers (forecast details).

Tudor Road remains closed tonight as crews confirmed a failing culvert delayed repair due to frozen ground, causing nightly backups along the road.

Officials will soon review repair options to restore safe travel.

True North Recovery signed a good neighbor agreement with the Fairview Community Council to open a behavioral health center in the Access Alaska building in Fairview.

The center will offer by-appointment outpatient care and mobile outreach to ease community concerns.

A local recipe for blueberry muffins offers Anchorage cooks versatile tips ahead of blueberry season.

Bakers can adjust sweetness and flavor by swapping ingredients — such as lemon zest or almond extract — to create a custom breakfast treat.

Anchorage cyclist Jonson Kuhn rode along the Coastal Trail as part of the 907 Friyay series & invited locals to experience the popular route.

UAA women unveiled their 2026-27 schedule featuring the Great Alaska Shootout that will start Nov.

21 at 7:30 p.m. while UAA men’s program welcomes hometown Xzavier Baker, and local stars Isaiah Moses and Daishen Nix impressed in Australia and the NBA Summer League.

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.