Good morning, Anchorage.

Police identified the victim—63-year-old Arthur Stepetin Jr.—as having been fatally hit in a hit-and-run on Aug.

29 and he later died at an Anchorage hospital.

A Palmer judge barred Clint Miller—owner of Alaska Wilderness Outfitter—from taking new clients after a state lawsuit claimed he canceled moose hunts and kept over $600,000 without issuing refunds from 2019 to 2024, leaving most of the 37 clients without proper guidance.

Alaska State Troopers seized about $970,000 in narcotics from a Sand Point fishing vessel Monday and shot the boat’s captain after he pulled a hatchet during a search warrant service— the vessel contained roughly 600 grams of methamphetamine and 35 grams of heroin.

Data for Indigenous Justice’s public records request for names of homicide victims was rejected by the Department of Public Safety— which said compiling the records would require several hours of manual review.

The nonprofit said the denial hinders efforts to track the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people.

Gov. Dunleavy declared disaster for parts of the Yukon-Koyukuk region as Allakaket, Hughes and Alatna face severe flooding from multiple storms.

The State Emergency Operation Center and the Tanana Chiefs Conference are coordinating evacuations and supply flights—water levels are expected to drop later this week.

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.