Good morning, Anchorage.

An Anchorage mother says her community garden plot helps lower her family's grocery bills and gives her children a low-cost way to play outside.

Operation Homefront provided back-to-school supplies to 200 military children in Anchorage on Monday, July 20 + the effort supports local military families facing high school expenses.

On Saturday, July 18, ADF&G responded to a bear encounter above Bear Valley after an adult hiker on Brewsters Drive was injured when a brown bear contacted him; emergency responders transported the hiker while a drone spotted the bear (no dogs harmed) and warning signs were posted at trailheads.

Federal officials announced a new rule that limits protections for wildlife habitat by narrowing the definition of harm, which could open lands to development (in forests, wetlands, deserts).

Alaska's sole wildlife agency leader supported the measure, even as experts warned states are unprepared to safeguard habitat.

Ship Creek reopens for silver salmon after an 11-day closure (the third such closure in a decade) for king salmon due to low returns.

Local anglers are back today to take advantage of renewed fishing opportunities.

Rep. Garret Nelson chased a black bear away from Rep. Julie Coulombe outside the state Capitol Wednesday night + he filmed the event and warned others not to imitate his bold move.

EPA issued a temporary 20-day waiver last Friday above the Arctic Circle to allow higher sulfur diesel for vehicles and equipment amid fuel supply disruptions from the war in the Middle East; officials say the change will lower pump prices and enable idle local refineries to boost output.

Alaska regulators fined Mustang Holding LLC $741,520 for unauthorized gas flaring at its Southern Miluveach Unit on the North Slope from Nov.

1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 — the penalty equals twice the market value of the burned 112.3 million cubic feet of natural gas.

State health officials reported that 14 Alaska babies had congenital syphilis in 2025, up from previous years; many mothers did not receive early prenatal care and teams in Anchorage and Matanuska-Susitna Borough provided testing and treatment support.

Alaskans returned home as national champions after the 2026 U.S. Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo — South Anchorage and other local wrestlers achieved record podium finishes with standout wins by Jacob Morris at 157 lbs and Trestin Houck’s dramatic comeback.

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.