Good morning, Anchorage.

Mountain View Library reopened with limited services after a crash earlier this month.

It now offers computers, books & device charging Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., while crews repair the building's exterior and plan additional interior fixes.

An Alaska couple is offering silk scarf painting classes today at Embassy Suites & on other days at The Workshop on Huffman Road.

The sessions use a patented hanging device and salt to create unique, vibrant scarves, with four sessions remaining before classes pause until around Christmas.

Alaska DEED awarded $1.15 million from the Rural Health Transformation Program to implement the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools.

The program will fund capacity building, needs assessments, and training ahead of testing in the 2027-28 school year.

Officials investigated an oily sheen spotted Monday near the inactive Spark platform; Tuesday’s infrared search did not show any oil.

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation says the search continues + agencies are monitoring Cook Inlet for changes.

Cleanup and containment efforts for an oil spill discovered Monday in Cook Inlet have begun, and firefighters continue to battle the Mukluk fire with some evacuation orders still in place.

On Aug. 18, the USDA announced its proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule that protects 9.3 million acres in the Tongass National Forest, prompting local conservationists and Tribal groups to oppose the move by organizing public comment sessions (critics say the wildfire risk claim is baseless).

Anchorage residents gathered at an open house to review the mayor's 10,000 Homes in 10 Years plan for tackling housing challenges.

City leaders and community members discussed renter protections, multifamily options, and mixed-use development + other reforms aimed at improving affordability.

A new state health report shows that while many Alaskans remain affected by obesity, high blood pressure and other chronic conditions, prenatal care has risen to 67% and high school graduation increased, plus a slight decrease in overdose deaths — these mixed trends guide future health efforts.

Blueberry season offers local hiking adventures this summer on trails like Rendezvous Peak, Blueberry Hill and Winner Creek near Anchorage + Girdwood.

Outdoor enthusiasts should carry bear spray and dress in layers, as visitors are advised to keep a safe distance from wildlife while picking blueberries and enjoying scenic views.

UAA named Michael Bazemore its athletic director in June and he started over a month ago — a former Division I athlete who plans to boost team spirit and help the Seawolves reach higher levels of competition.