Good morning, Anchorage.

Hundreds of people climbed Alyeska’s North Face trail on September 7—raising money and awareness as local organizers reported strong community support.

On September 7, many bears were seen at the JBER cemetery — local officials are monitoring the area to ensure public safety.

Fat Bear Week will be held from Sept.

23 to 30 in Katmai National Park and Preserve to celebrate brown bears as they prepare for winter hibernation—visitors will vote daily on Explore.org between 12 p.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern to choose the fattest contender. Fat Bear Junior will take place on Sept. 18 and 19 to engage the public as the contest grows each year.

The Alaska Division of Public Assistance has been allowed by USDA to use contract workers from out-of-state to run SNAP interviews and speed up food assistance because a staff shortage has left thousands waiting for benefits—local unions warn this may lead to loss of Alaskan jobs.

The state plans to eventually hire more local employees to handle the work directly.

The Anchorage Assembly will consider a proposal Tuesday evening to add a 1% sales tax—dubbed Penny for Progress—on the April 7 ballot that could start by October if approved.

Assemblyman George Martinez said the measure is meant to address the city's fiscal imbalance by funding roads, workforce housing and mental health services, though its cost of administration has not been analyzed.

South Anchorage football beat East 33-7 on September 7th, a game that showcased their dominance—boosting their strong season hopes.

A late surge in the final minutes gave West Anchorage the edge against Colony and kept the team undefeated — the win capped a hard-fought game yesterday.

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.

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.