Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
Good morning, Anchorage.
At 2:30 p.m. Sunday, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook 50 miles south of Sand Point—no tsunami warnings were issued following this aftershock from the M7.3 quake on Wednesday.
Anchorage police responded at about 2:50 a.m. Sunday to a downtown shooting on the 700 block of 4th Avenue where multiple victims were reported and no suspect is in custody—officers blocked the street between G and H.
Anchorage officials reported that 146 residential units were permitted in the first six months compared to 79 last year after new municipal tax breaks and a pause on design rules were introduced to boost multifamily housing.
Developer Shaun Debenham plans the $19 million Raspberry Townhomes project in Sand Lake, which will be available for rent in 2027—part of the city's broader effort to address rising rents and housing shortages.
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.
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.
Race Judicata 5K Fun-Run
10 AM – 2 PM — Westchester Lagoon Nature Trail — $35 entry — Support the Anchorage Youth Court while enjoying a community-themed run/walk.
ASA Alaska Chapter Annual Workshop and Meeting 2025
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — USGS Alaska Science Center — $400 — Explore spatial linear modeling concepts in environmental data analysis at this informative two-day workshop.
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