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Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, about 40 volunteers from local businesses joined United Way’s 32nd annual Day of Caring to help nonprofits like F.I.S.H.—which packed food boxes—and to repaint AK Child & Family’s gym and chapel. Northrim Bank employees worked together, and United Way said uniting resources is key to making these spaces welcoming for youth. Your Alaska Link
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage Community Theater is filling the gap left by Broadway Alaska by launching its 72nd season with The Addams Family that will open on October 23—local talent will have a chance to shine as rehearsals take place before sets move to the Sydney Laurence Theater at the Performing Arts Center. This move offers a fresh stage for community performers amid Broadway Alaska’s pause. Your Alaska Link
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education canceled a $3.3 million grant—funding 14 teaching positions at the Academies of Anchorage. Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt said six positions will be funded through district holdbacks while plans for the remaining eight roles are under discussion as the district prepares to appeal the decision. Alaska's News Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, state officials are revising the long-range plan for Haines State Forest to remove logging restrictions for timber harvest and enable carbon credit sales—steps that could boost revenue. Local and tribal leaders from Chilkat Indian Village expressed concerns over not being properly consulted as the process moves forward. Alaska Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Royal Canadian Navy and US Coast Guard have been working together in Operation LATITUDE, a six-week exercise that began on August 25 in the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska. The drills are strengthening defense ties and the operation will end tomorrow, Sept. 19—further plans for joint efforts are expected. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Governor Dunleavy sent a letter on Monday to legislative leaders stating he will not withdraw his executive order to create a new Department of Agriculture—lawmakers have approved spending up to $100,000 on a lawsuit to challenge his action—and the department is scheduled to launch by Jan. 1 while separate bills are advanced for legislative approval. Alaska Beacon
- ➤ Mat-Su’s public bus service will move to borough control on Oct. 1 under a nine-month, $2.2 million contract as officials gather data to study potential operational changes. Officials say riders will see no changes to routes, fares, or schedules—though the service might be canceled if federal funding is not approved. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Ted Stevens International Airport will launch a two-year sound study in nearby neighborhoods to measure levels above 65 decibels and plan steps to reduce aircraft noise—an effort that could lead to changes for residents living close to the airport. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ The Anchorage Assembly will hold public testimony Tuesday evening on a proposal that would let voters decide on April 7, 2026 whether to add a 5% tax on short-term rental transactions to fund a housing initiative. Assembly members say the tax targets companies like Airbnb—which they argue remove rental units from the market—in an effort to ease the housing shortage. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Anchorage marked its 50th anniversary of municipality formation after voters approved the charter on September 16. Residents celebrated the milestone at Goose Lake Park with the Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Races and more events are planned through November. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ Former Attorney General Treg Taylor announced his campaign for governor Tuesday via a press release and a video on his website—he cited lowering crime rates, defending parental rights, and supporting the Second Amendment while criticizing career politicians in Juneau and officially filing with the Alaska Public Offices Commission. Alaska's News Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At the zoo, keepers treated polar bear Kova with a root canal after she showed signs of tooth pain and stopped eating in early summer; a team including an endodontist (who usually works on people) and local vets performed the procedure in mid-June and Kova is now smiling in her enclosure. Alaska's News Source
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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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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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