Good morning, Anchorage.

Alaska Zoo now accepts leftover fish and meat that meet donation criteria to help feed nearly every resident on site; this eco-friendly effort turns waste into community nourishment.

Cheney Lake Park was named Anchorage’s 2026 Park of the Year after a community vote and a Thursday celebration featuring fishing, a guided bird walk, and trail restoration.

More improvements — including a new platform and signage to protect the shoreline and migratory bird habitat — are planned for this fall.

Alaska wildland firefighter Leslie R.

Washington from Noorvik died Tuesday in Minnesota during the Bear Trap Fire response, and his crew is preparing to bring him home & officials lowered flags at buildings in his honor.

Anchorage celebrates National Black Business Month in August by highlighting 11 Black-owned businesses including Waffles (Waffles and Whatnot), Akela Space, and Eva’s CupCakery, inviting residents to enjoy diverse food and art experiences throughout the year.

ConocoPhillips Alaska's Coyote 3SX development in the Kuparuk River Unit achieved first oil on Aug.

7, 2026 — ahead of schedule and under budget. The $800M project, approved in Oct. 2025, uses existing pipelines to support production and local jobs on the North Slope.

Artist Kyle Holbrook completed his 50th peace mural at the Anchorage Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday after local children helped paint the artwork (adding their own touches) as part of his nationwide project promoting unity.

SmartAsset's study (using the 50, 30, 20 rule) shows a single adult in Alaska needs $103,917 a year and a family of four requires $272,064 to cover living costs; the single adult requirement rose 3.6% from last year.

Anchorage hikers encountered a rare sight at Kincaid Park when a black bear eating berries bluff charged a bull moose & then resumed its meal; the pair recorded the encounter, which later gained attention online.

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s winter schedule is now open for reservations to cover ferry travel from Oct.

1 through April 30. The service will provide essential links for coastal communities during the winter months.

On July 8, the 210th Rescue Squadron of the Alaska Air National Guard flew its final HH-60G training mission at Elmendorf-Richardson as it switched to full operations with the upgraded HH-60W Jolly Green II, which includes advanced features—Link 16, an all-glass cockpit and enhanced radar.

The giant cabbage became the official state vegetable when Senate Bill 208 passed after Gov. Dunleavy did not act.

A statue in Palmer honors the record-setting cabbage grown by Scott Robb in 2012+ the move celebrates Alaska’s agricultural pride.

A local letter urges energy leaders and suppliers to plan and share details to manage expected natural gas shortages this winter.

The writers stressed that even rapid LNG project advances will not deliver enough gas for residents.

The Alaska Department of Health announced $4.5M in funding for 19 state projects yesterday under the Rural Health Transformation Program.

Anchorage's Alaska Behavioral Health and Chugachmiut will use the funds to expand mental health services and diagnostic X-rays across clinics + reduce travel time for patients.

South Anchorage returns much of its coaching and roster talent as it prepares for its title defense, while Bartlett and Dimond welcome new head coaches.

South will face Juneau-Douglas at home tomorrow at 2 p.m. — local high school teams gear up for a challenging season.