Good morning, Anchorage.

Trick or Treat in the Heat returns Sunday across Anchorage + Wasilla + Palmer to give kids early Halloween fun, raise funds for Hospice and Make-A-Wish, and honor the memory of Ian Robbins.

Team Rubicon, a volunteer group led by veterans, helped in Mukluk fire recovery after arriving on Sept.

2. Local authorities and community partners are working together to restore essential services for residents.

Alaska Railroad is wrapping up a busy summer season and preparing for winter routes — finalizing schedule adjustments and operational plans as colder weather approaches.

Nova Minerals' shipment of processing and refining equipment for an antimony refinery arrived at Port MacKenzie on Sunday, Sept.

6, boosting plans to establish a domestic supply chain and strengthen the Mat-Su economy. Local officials noted that the project promises job growth and enhanced security benefits—underscoring Alaska's role in critical mineral development.

Anchorage and surrounding areas will host a variety of fall festivals and events, including the Alyeska Climbathon on Sept.

12, Skinny Raven’s Oktoberfest run on Sept. 19, and a family trunk or treat event on Sept. 26. Additional events such as harvest festivals and cultural fairs span from Sept. 19 until Oct. 24.

Alaska is expanding its Career Guide initiative to connect K-12 students with employers, training, apprenticeships, military service, and college as officials report rising FAFSA completion rates.

More than 50 educators and workforce partners gathered at the third annual conference to help shape the program for this school year.

Anchorage has registered about 2,550 short-term rentals since the new licensing rule began in August.

A city map shows clusters in areas such as the South Addition, Anchorage Bowl, Sand Lake, and Spenard, and officials say the data will guide future housing policies + potential rental regulation.

Former Assembly Chair Dick Traini died last week at 77 (he served Midtown Anchorage for nearly 30 years).

A memorial service will be held on Sept. 19 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Palmer.

Anchorage preschoolers took part in the 23rd annual Mini Heart Run at Providence Health Park Courtyard yesterday, getting an early start before the Alaska Heart Run & Walk on Saturday, Sept.

19. Providence Hospital organized the event to help young children build healthy habits.

About 50 preschoolers ran behind Providence medical buildings on Thursday in the 23rd annual Mini Heart Run organized by the American Heart Association and the Heart and Vascular Institute.

Families can join the Alaska Heart Run & Walk on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Alaska Airlines Center.

Dimond beat South Anchorage in overtime on Wednesday, Sept.

9 with a 6-0 win that broke the defending champions' scoreless streak, keeping the Lynx undefeated at 10-0. Emaani Fleming scored the game-winning touchdown despite playing with a previous injury.