Good morning, Anchorage.

A new homeless shelter named Linda’s Place opened along 5th Avenue in Anchorage to help unhoused neighbors before winter arrives.

Owned by MASH Property Management LLC, the facility — once a strip club and later a church — is already housing dozens and plans to expand to 100 beds by the end of the week.

An Eagle River man who helped disarm two firearms during a brawl at the Alaska State Fair on Labor Day spoke for the first time, saying he would do it again every time if needed—his story comes as local officials review the incident.

Anchorage schools are starting new safety measures that include standardized emergency protocols and randomized metal detectors to deter potential threats; the system categorizes responses from mild incidents to active shooter situations and is set to begin today.

Administrators note that schools like West Anchorage High (which has 1700 students) and others will use the detectors after minimal delay (staff training was completed over the summer) to keep class routines undisturbed.

Early on Sept. 3, video footage showed a standoff between a bear and a moose near Anchorage.

Officials did not offer further details on the incident or any safety measures being implemented.

State officials will open bids this fall to replace the aging ferry Tustumena that many Aleutian communities depend on, but progress is slowed by a rule requiring 70% of spending to go to American-made parts — a regulation that has delayed the project.

The replacement, originally planned for 2027, is now expected to begin by the end of 2028 as bids are reviewed.

Yesterday, the House passed House Joint Resolution 106—introduced by Congressman Nick Begich—to overturn the Bureau of Land Management’s Central Yukon Resource Management Plan that had restricted development over 56 million acres; the move clears the way for a 211-mile industrial road that will allow new access to the Ambler Mining District. Senate lawmakers will now decide whether to reject the plan, a decision that could set a precedent for managing Alaska’s resources in the future.

Today the Alaska Department of Health released its fall vaccine update that follows federal guidance for the flu, RSV and Covid-19 season—urging everyone six months and older to get the flu shot and directing providers to remove outdated Covid vaccines as the FDA approved new ones and revoked older versions. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet on September 18–19 to finalize new Covid shot recommendations—while some medical groups have offered alternate guidance.

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.

Nic's Race 5k, Kids 2k, & Duathlon

12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Kincaid Park — Participation fee required — A thrilling weekend of races for competitive athletes and families alike.