Good morning, Anchorage.

Motley Crew Bakery is part of a Bean's Cafe program that teaches people experiencing homelessness and those recently incarcerated essential baking skills — the training offers practical experience and a path forward —.

Anchorage Police Department is doubling its presence on the 700th block of 4th Avenue in downtown Anchorage — following a fatal shooting over the weekend.

Anchorage police are seeking a driver who fled a fatal hit-and-run crash on Sunday night near Arlington Drive and West Northern Lights Boulevard — the collision between a motorcycle and a white GMC pickup resulted in the death of rider Christian Islas-Stauffer — anyone with information is urged to come forward.

A report from Ocean Conservancy released July 23 showed Alaska’s ocean trash is mostly broken fishing nets, lines, ropes and buoys—items swept in by ocean currents.

The study highlighted that coastal communities face challenges in properly disposing of debris and urged stronger policies to manage plastic waste.

Former state Rep. David Eastman won his lawsuit against Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the state when a judge ruled Senate Bill 189 void for violating the single-subject clause—he was awarded $20,250 in fees and costs.

Lawmakers later re-passed the combined bills as a new law, narrowing the ruling's impact on future legislation.

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced that five local grant recipients will share $100,000 to support new public art projects under the Beyond the Beige initiative.

The projects include a new mural on the historic McKinley Tower and an outdoor art gallery on 4th & G Street — plans that will add color to downtown.

The Department of Health retracted its earlier estimate that Medicaid spending could drop by up to $500 million a year from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act after discovering the figure relied on outdated models.

Officials now are reassessing the impact of new exemptions and will apply for waivers to delay work requirements to 2029.

Anchorage Bucs beat the Mat-Su Miners by a score of 4 to 3 on Tuesday at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer, forcing a final game on Wednesday.

Coach Joe Silva praised strong pitching and timely hitting for the comeback effort as the team kept its title defense hopes alive.

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.

Power of Hope Cancer Support Group

Noon to 1 p.m. — Anchorage Native Primary Care Center — Free entry — A supportive learning circle for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to discover educational resources and management strategies.

Meet the 4-H Horses

11 a.m. — France Equestrian Center — FREE — Experience a daily rendezvous with 4-H horses and learn more about their care and training.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise Concert

11 AM – 8 PM — Alaska State Fair — Ticket prices vary — Experience a genre-defying performance by Rainbow Kitten Surprise at the Alaskan Fair.