Good morning, Anchorage.

The AFD food drive exceeded its goal — organizers collected more donations than expected to help local families and will distribute the surplus to food banks soon.

The Anchorage Fire Department raised $102,704 on Fill the Boot day on Aug.

29 when both on-duty and off-duty firefighters set up donation sites at busy intersections to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association—donations can be made online until the end of the year to continue this long-standing tradition.

Steve Kroschel, owner of a wildlife center in Haines — who has denied the charges — is facing three felony and two misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after almost 40 animals including bears, moose, and lynx were seized from his property and his arraignment is scheduled for Oct.

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On Friday, fans crowned 128’s yearling — offspring of two-time champion Grazer — as the Fat Bear Week Junior champion after it received over 20,000 votes against a nine-month-old cub from 26.

The bear, weighing more than 200 pounds and known for its fishing skills, now joins the main bracket with adult contenders to be announced Monday and competition set to begin Tuesday.

A new documentary follows two Alaska Native families who have spent five years seeking justice for murdered loved ones—tracking their painful journey through loss and a slow legal process.

The film premieres in Anchorage on Sept. 21, in Homer on Sept. 27, and will air on PBS nationwide on Nov. 1.

Pew Research’s new study shows that Alaska ranked as the 35th most religious state with only 26% of residents considered highly religious—up from past surveys, more Alaskans now rarely pray or see religion as important.

The study, based on data from 2023 and 2024, mirrors nationwide trends towards declining traditional religious practice.

A new Pew Research study shows Alaska is ranked 35th in religiousness as only 26% of residents are highly religious—an ongoing decline that mirrors national trends.

The study reports a noticeable drop in active religious practice and a rise in non-affiliation over the past decade.

At 1 a.m. on Sept 17, the Trans Alaska Pipeline System pumped its 19th billion barrel of crude oil, marking a milestone as it nears its 48th anniversary.

Built in three years by more than 28,000 workers, the pipeline remains a crucial part of Alaska's oil industry—engineered by Alyeska.

Fish and Game looked for an Anchorage moose with electrical cords tangled in its antlers—this condition raised safety concerns about its risk of being hit by a car due to limited peripheral vision.

The state released a new landslide database that shows thousands of past slides to help researchers and local officials understand risk and plan for future hazards.

Jillian Nicolazzo from the Landslide Hazards Program said the tool uses data from over 1,000 reports dating back to the 1950s — a finding that will change how Alaska is mapped nationally.

Health officials reported that Alaska's 2024-2025 flu season had 11,900 confirmed cases and 25 deaths, including one child, which marked a higher toll than in past seasons due to low adult vaccination rates.

Carrie Edmonson said improved lab reporting and the timing of vaccines may have contributed to the rise—officials urge more residents to get vaccinated.

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.

October Meeting

6-9 p.m. — Campbell Creek Science Center — Free — Enjoy a potluck and share favorite native plant photos at this month's meeting.

Scream Zine Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Anchorage Public Library (Z.J. Loussac Library) — Free entry — Transform your fears into creative zines through writing and photography.

TREW To You Film Tour

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Williwaw Social — Donations accepted — Experience thrilling ski films and meet the talented women behind them while supporting a great cause.

Born Of Osiris Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — SteamDot Williwaw — Ticketed event — Experience the progressive metal sound of Born of Osiris, blending technical skill with brutal energy.