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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage Airport Police and Fire raised over $7,500 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the Fill the Boot drive, which pushed local totals to over $100,000 this year — funds that will help people with muscular dystrophy. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ Anchorage firefighters launched a food drive Monday, September 1, to honor 9/11 victims and support local families by collecting 2,977 pounds of food — bins at stations will accept donations until September 11. Your Alaska Link
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage may face power shortages in the near future as gas reserves in Cook Inlet keep dropping—local officials have not yet found long-term solutions and energy and heating costs could rise by up to 40 percent if imported gas becomes necessary. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ Alaska utilities have long studied building large wind farms to ease our reliance on gas but now risk losing federal tax credits next summer—forcing a switch to smaller renewable projects. Golden Valley Electric Association and Chugach Electric Association have both delayed proposals, which may leave residents vulnerable to rising gas prices as the state faces a looming fuel crunch. Alaska Beacon
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Data for Indigenous Justice asked for a list of Alaska Native murder victims from the state but the Department of Public Safety said it does not track these details — the agency claimed compiling such a list would take too much time and the nonprofit will keep building its own database. This disagreement over records has deepened concerns about fully understanding the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. KTOO
- ➤ The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation trustees will meet virtually on Sept. 4 to discuss a cybersecurity audit, review fiscal statements, and consider next fiscal plans from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public comments will be accepted during both sessions as the board reviews the fund’s near-record balance of nearly $85 billion — a step that may influence state programs moving forward. Must Read Alaska
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ John Weddleton, a 67-year Anchorage resident and co-founder of Bosco’s Comics Cards & Games, hiked McHugh Peak in Chugach State Park and recalled how the rugged mountains drew him to the city and sparked his lifelong passion for the outdoors. He now balances his business with regular hikes and advises beginners to go with experienced friends—reminding locals of Alaska’s simple, enduring beauty. Anchorage Daily News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UAA volleyball started its season with a strong sweep at the Alaska/Hawaii Challenge as seniors led the team to its best start in three years—coach Stacie Meisner praised their depth. Meanwhile, Obed Vargas helped the Seattle Sounders win their first MLS League Cup with a 3-0 shutout of Inter Miami, boosting his career goal total and earning him an All Star roster spot. Anchorage Daily News
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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.
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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.
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Oktoberfest 2025
5 PM – 1 AM — 49th State Brewing - Anchorage — Cost information not provided — Celebrate German culture with pretzels, cheese, and joyful festivities.
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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.
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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.
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