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Anchorage
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 25-year-old Village Police Officer in Brevig Mission was arrested on multiple felony charges after he allegedly used his badge to intimidate his ex-girlfriend by conducting a false traffic stop and sending threatening texts—he remains in custody and will face a preliminary hearing on September 15 in Nome. Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is hosting Big Bears Big Veggies today—its annual event where resident brown bears will eat giant pumpkins, cabbage and squash from HarvestFest and local growers. Visitors can preview the vegetables on Friday or watch the event livestream online. Alaska's News Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alaska Aerospace is planning to expand its Pacific Test Range from Kodiak to the Aleutians—adding fixed telemetry sites and a possible spaceport at Adak to support future hypersonic tests and orbital launches. Interested contractors will have until late September to submit responses as the state-owned corporation prepares for increased space activity. Alaska Public Media
- ➤ Anchorage officials told Data for Indigenous Justice they would not provide names of Indigenous homicide victims because their records do not track these cases. This decision leaves a key data gap for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People campaign — raising concerns that public promises to address violence may be more performative than effective. Alaska Public Media
- ➤ Earlier this week, the U.S. Coast Guard watched two Chinese research ships in a disputed part of the Arctic Ocean more than 200 miles from Utqiagvik—an area the U.S. claims as part of its longer sea area even though other nations do not back this claim. The Coast Guard used an icebreaker and a patrol plane to check on the ships and keep the border safe. Alaska Beacon
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alaska Whole Life Festival
11 AM – 6 PM — Coast Inn at Lake Hood — Various costs — Explore a diverse range of metaphysical, holistic, and healing products and services at this engaging festival.
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