Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage Animal Care and Control launched Tails on Trails to let shelter dogs spend time outside the facility with people who may adopt them—participants 18 or older can foster a dog for 48 hours.

Federal investigators said that on Sept.

12, 2023 the plane near St. Mary’s carrying hunters and moose meat became overloaded by 6% and had unapproved moose antlers installed on its right wing strut—factors that caused the aircraft to lose control during takeoff amid turbulence and crash, killing pilot Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola.

Anchorage Pelmeni reopened for indoor seating today after its storefront was hit by a speeding truck last April—workers had served the restaurant in a pop-up tent until repairs were completed.

Manager Lester Hayes said the restaurant will fix the ceiling and restore its record player to create a more welcoming space.

Rachel Stauffer said her family seeks answers after her son died in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday near Arlington Drive and West Northern Lights Boulevard when his motorcycle collided with a white GMC truck that fled the scene, and Anchorage police said the investigation is ongoing.

Anchorage will host a busy weekend with a summer celebration at Alaska Rock Gym on Saturday from 3 to 9 p.m. featuring 30 climbing routes and a parking lot party starting at 5:30 p.m., a free Disability Pride Celebration at Delaney Park Strip from noon to 4 p.m., and a Switchfoot concert at Town Square Park with doors open at 5 p.m. and a headliner at 8:30 p.m.—all set to offer diverse activities. In addition, today there is a punk and hardcore night at Club Nyt Lyt at 7:30 p.m. with $15 tickets, while the Mountain View Street Fair holds a community dance with a music festival starting at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, and the Plein Air Weekend runs from Saturday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—ticket prices and free entry vary by event.

Alaska filed an appeal with the U.S. Department of Education after officials said the state failed a funding disparity test—putting more than $80.8 million of federal Impact Aid at risk.

Education Commissioner Deena Bishop said the 2024 data shows the state meets the requirements and that school districts will continue to receive funding during the appeal process.

The EPA upheld its veto of the proposed Pebble Mine project in southwest Alaska while Northern Dynasty continues to sue to overturn the decision after settlement talks failed.

Two fishing bills became law without Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s signature on Thursday.

The bills—sponsored by Rep. Louise Stutes—reduce registration requirements for commercial fishing vessels, lower insurance costs for active fishermen and repeal a derelict vessel fund that returns $1.4 million to the general fund, with the changes taking effect October 22.

Last week, Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich voted to defund NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting—removing $30 million that had been approved for Alaska’s 27 public radio stations.

This vote may force some stations to close and leave remote communities without needed emergency broadcasts.

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.