Good morning, Anchorage.

The Anchorage Fire Department is holding its first public 9/11 food drive today through Sept 11 to benefit the Food Bank of Alaska.

Bins at stations run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and at the training center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. as the department aims to collect 2,977 pounds of food — a symbolic number that honors lives lost on 9/11.

A man sought for an arson investigation died by suicide after police stopped his vehicle on the Glenn Highway near the Fort Richardson exit Saturday evening (4900 block of Rollins Drive saw a reported fire), which led to a temporary closure of outbound lanes.

Codie Costello, president and COO of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, is stepping down this fall to spend more time with her family and will remain until Oct.

30—she will guide the center through key fall events as the board forms a search committee for an interim replacement.

Rex Cannon, co-president of 8 Star Alaska, said his company expects to make a go/no-go decision on the 807-mile trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline by the end of this year—if approved, the project will proceed in two phases with the first set to address local gas shortages as soon as 2029. He noted that the company is finalizing gas sales agreements and seeking financing from the Department of Energy and banks.

Rep. Kevin McCabe said the next governor must prioritize finishing the nearly complete Point MacKenzie Rail Spur and Port MacKenzie—projects that could bring 3,000 jobs and $300 million in annual revenue by linking the Interior to tidewater.

The infrastructure still needs final track and signaling work and more funding to unlock Alaska’s rich resources.

Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich returned to Alaska in August to promote the One Big Beautiful Bill— a budget reconciliation measure that cuts Medicaid spending while offering tax relief and resource development funds that many Alaskans oppose.

Local groups held town halls to hold them accountable, and their ability to win public support before the 2026 election now depends on convincing voters of the bill’s advantages.

On Aug.30, 2025, high schools posted varied wins in flag football, football, volleyball, tennis and swimming across the state—college volleyball teams from UAA, UAF and Hawaii delivered competitive scores in closely contested matches.

In week 3, Alaska high school football produced surprising games as Colony rallied to beat Wasilla in double overtime, Service won a nail-biter over North Pole, and West Anchorage survived a scare from a top team—while Soldotna dominated Dimond and Eagle River shut out Barrow.

On Friday, Aug 29, 2025, Soldotna won 56-7 over Dimond as senior running back Andon Wolverton scored four touchdowns—marking a strong start to a busy prep football weekend.

On Saturday, Lathrop beat South Anchorage 31-7 while other interdivisional matchups across Alaska saw close wins and narrow margins.

Josiah and the Bonnevilles Concert

7 PM - 11 PM — 49th State Brewing — Cover charge applies — Experience soulful Americana from Josiah and the Bonnevilles kicking off their three-night run in Alaska.

Northern Lights Photography Tour

Northern Lights Tour — 00:00 — Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center — $875 — Chase the breathtaking auroras of Alaska while learning from an expert photographer.

Oktoberfest 2025

5 PM – 1 AM — 49th State Brewing - Anchorage — Cost information not provided — Celebrate German culture with pretzels, cheese, and joyful festivities.

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons

9 PM — 49th State Brewing - Anchorage — Ticket prices vary — Experience enchanting music from Rings and Dragons under the glow of candlelight.

2025 JBER Air Force Ball

5-10 p.m. — Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center — Ticket prices range from $50-$70 — Celebrate the USAF's 78th Birthday with a formal evening of dining and camaraderie.

Kody West Live Concert

3-7 p.m. — Williwaw Social — $ — Celebrate the end of summer with Kody West and local bands in a lively Americana music festival.

Lift & Lengthen Workshop: Cupping and Stretching Techniques

9 AM – 6 PM — Alaska Career College — Registration required — Explore cupping and stretching techniques to enhance your body’s flexibility and circulation.

Linux Fundamentals GL120 Training Class

Mon-Fri, Sep 22-26 — Frontier Safety And Supply, LLC — Costs Vary — Enhance your IT skills with comprehensive training on Linux fundamentals.

Candlelight Concert: Neo-Soul Classics

6:30-7:29 p.m. — 49th State Brewing - Anchorage — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of artists like Prince and Childish Gambino under candlelight.

Comedy Night with Mike Glazer & Sam Miller

8:00 – 11:59 PM — Chilkoot Charlie's — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter with acclaimed comedians Mike Glazer and Sam Miller.