Good morning, Anchorage.

Visitor Vishnu Paspunoor received help from Anchorage locals after his drone had a battery issue near the Knik River.

A local tour guide and a kayaker partnered after his online post to retrieve it safely, showing the community's spirit.

Anchorage School District is changing its nurse coverage for the upcoming school year.

Starting Wednesday, schools will be arranged into six regions to reassign nurses for higher medical needs (11 nurse positions remain unfilled).

Salmon numbers have rebounded in Anvik this summer as fishermen used traditional methods to catch chinook and chum despite a state ban, sparking debate over tribal input in regulations while officials say compliance is high (with limited illegal harvests reported).

Anchorage International Airport biologists work year-round to prevent wildlife from interfering with plane safety.

Carrie Olson leads a crew that patrols 4,000 acres at the airport and nearby seaplane base using noisemakers and hazing techniques to deter birds and mammals (including starlings) from entering the runways.

A wildfire near Alaska Highway prompted evacuations on Monday from Sundog Trail to Midnight Sun Drive when officials estimated the blaze reached 20 acres with 20-mph winds.

Fire engines, state troopers, and aerial units responded as residents were directed to Mushers Hall and warned to steer clear of downed power lines.

Enstar shut off natural gas service in Whittier on Sunday night after crews found further deterioration in an 8-inch pipeline below Twentymile River near Girdwood.

Residents should prepare for outages until Sept. 5 as the utility explores repair options.

Teams from across the nation gathered at Begich Middle School over the weekend for the 49th Skate Roller Derby Tournament — local Team Alaska and international squads competed fiercely to revive Alaska’s vibrant derby scene.

Alaska decathlete Jordyn Bruce (27) won bronze at the Women’s Decathlon World Championships in 2024 and 2025 and set personal bests in discus and the 1,500-meter earlier this month in Ohio.

She now pushes for a recognized women’s decathlon event by World Athletics and USATF.

Service football won 14 to 8 at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School on Saturday while the South flag team posted two shutouts.

High school sports continue with rematches this week and UAA hockey announced 15 new roster additions.