Good morning, Anchorage.

Trill Gates got a firsthand look at firefighting skills today by joining Fire Ops 101 training (with vehicle extrication, fire attack, CPR, and search operations) led by local firefighters.

The international Peace Run has arrived in Anchorage for a four-month journey visiting eight local schools and meeting officials to share its message of unity.

After Anchorage, the group will travel to Wasilla, Talkeetna, and Hawaii as part of their celebration of America's 250th birthday.

Almost 500 tons of equipment left Seattle on Aug.

26 for the Port MacKenzie antimony refinery and will arrive Monday, Sept. 7, supporting Nova Minerals’ development funded by a $43.4 million Department of War award. The plant plans to produce refined antimony by 2027 for military + tech needs.

Harvest Midstream is repositioning its Kenai LNG facility to serve as an LNG import terminal for Southcentral and meet growing natural gas demand.

The project is set to receive LNG by 2029 — repurposing existing infrastructure to reduce emissions and improve air quality.

Alaska and Hawaiian airlines have reported over 1,100 new jobs from their merger and achieved key integration milestones *even as union labor agreements remain pending*.

The carrier will secure further labor contracts over the next 6 to 24 months.

Stacker compiled a list of Alaska’s best high schools using Niche data that weighs academics, sports, clubs, and teacher ratios (covering public and private institutions in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks) to help families compare education options.

Katahdin Staples leads as both top runner and Partners Club president at Bettye Davis East High, reviving the club to connect students through inclusive events (like bowling and the Polar Plunge) while excelling in academics and cross-country.

Anchorage officials say more than 2,500 short-term rentals are registered under a December ordinance, with nearly 18% in Girdwood and many in South Addition; owners must register by Oct.

1 to avoid fines as the data will guide future rules.

Anchorage woman Jen Gessert had her menopause symptoms dismissed until she found nurse midwife Barbara Norton — a Menopause Society certified provider — who now adjusts her hormone treatment, highlighting a wider gap in local care as many providers lack specialized training.