Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage residents can celebrate fall with Boyer’s Harvest Festival on Sept.

26, the Statewide Elders and Youth Conference from Oct. 18 to 21, and Jams for Fams Halloween on Oct. 18 at Bear Tooth Theatre Pub. A guide lists more local and statewide events through Oct. 30 + additional festivities.

The Alaska Mountain and Wilderness Huts Association finished a new wilderness hut in Placer River Valley to honor Anchorage ski legend Lars Spurkland (the hut sleeps 13 and is wheelchair accessible).

Reservations will be available this winter once the Forest Service opens the area for snowmachiners and fat-tire bikers via the Alaska Railroad at Spencer Glacier.

Firefighters from several communities battled a blaze at Whittier Dock Monday morning and worked until most fires were out by about 9:30 p.m. — some areas still smoldered, and the fire damaged the dock and the Klondike Express with no injuries reported.

BlueCrest Energy Inc. secured funding on Sept.

14 to advance development of its Lower Tyonek A natural gas reservoir at the Cosmopolitan Unit. The company will drill the H-17 well from its Hansen pad and expects first gas production by March 1.

An Anchorage based article details Alaska's long history as a film destination, covering films from the silent era to indie hits like The Sun Never Sets (filmed entirely around Anchorage).

Dance groups from Wales and Unalakleet gathered for the 25th Annual Kingikmiut Dance Festival in Wales to revive traditional drumming and songs suppressed for decades & share newly learned performances that spark hope for cultural renewal across generations.

Fuel prices rose to $5.06 and diesel reached $6.40 Tuesday in Alaska due to unrest abroad—driving costs up for local families and businesses.

University professor Ian Hartman noted that while higher oil prices could boost state revenues long term, the immediate surge is straining the budget, especially in rural areas.

The American Geophysical Union took over managing the Arctic Report Card after federal support was cut and will publish the 2026 report with Alaska chapters on sea ice, permafrost, and wildlife at its annual conference in December (led by experts from UAF and Colorado).

The Pentagon announced plans to build up to a dozen military data centers near Anchorage, Healy and Fairbanks by leasing 4,700 acres of government land to boost AI capabilities and address energy concerns (especially in Fairbanks) amid community worries; final project awards are pending further review.

Last week, Lathrop extended its undefeated streak with a 42-26 win over Palmer in a key Division II matchup, and on Sept.

12 the UAA cross country team swept both individual and team titles at Kincaid Park. Local sports continue to bring energy to our community.