Good morning, Anchorage.

Alaska PAWS is hosting its first fundraisers since rebranding from the Alaska SPCA.

Its online silent auction ends today at 5 p.m. and Pints and Paws will be held Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Onsite Brewing to support shelter programs.

Anchorage Parks and Recreation worked with volunteers to plant up to 500 native plants at Johnny Ellis Rainbow Bridge Park today to create a low-maintenance meadow that supports local wildlife and honors legislator Johnny Ellis.

Renovations also include new signage and benches to enhance community enjoyment.

Anchorage’s Music Machine marked its 45th year on July 29 as local performers and community members gathered + celebrated decades of dance and music on its stage, a longstanding hub for local culture.

Anchorage will begin constructing a new downtown library in the old City Hall building in late August or early fall — following the fence installation at Peratrovich Park.

The 2,500 sqft facility will include books, laptops and a multipurpose room and is set to open in March.

Alaska Pacific University is accepting applications for its Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies program, a course that blends environmental science, humanities, and public policy for hands-on field research (the only program of its kind in Southcentral Alaska) to prepare students for careers in sustainability.

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance held a press conference on Tuesday, July 28 at City Hall with utility leaders—warning that declining natural gas production from Cook Inlet could lead to rolling blackouts and higher bills as winter nears, while support for the Alaska LNG project is being considered for a long-term solution.

State epidemiologists said an Anchorage wastewater pilot program detected wild type measles virus on July 7, 8, 9 and 14, though no clinical cases have been reported.

Officials urged local clinics to test patients with symptoms (rash, fever, cough) and advise residents to stay vaccinated.

Samples from Anchorage wastewater revealed measles RNA, prompting health officials to urge residents to update vaccinations.

Testing at the Asplund facility on July 7, 8, 9, and 14 serves as an early warning amid increased tourism+low vaccination rates in our community.

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.

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.