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Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The thriller Cold Burn by A.J. Landau moves fast between Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park and other well-known places with detective work, science twists, and red herrings—its review notes that despite some flaws, the book offers a fun and engaging escape. Anchorage Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ BOEM said it will not accept public comments on its draft supplemental environmental impact statement for a Cook Inlet oil lease sale held in 2022 that was challenged by a court ruling over beluga protection. The agency said the completed report will be posted online for review—a move meant to speed up the long process. Anchorage Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage residents gathered on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Alaska Airlines Center parking lot for the 46th Alaska Heart Run and Walk despite overcast skies. Inspiring participants like Aubrey Virgin, who lives with Kawasaki disease, and cardiac patient Matthew Hansen, now training for the Kenai River Marathon next weekend—showed the power of community strength. Anchorage Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Travel coach Betsey Wilson is launching her Become Travel Rich program to help Anchorage flyers maximize points with Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards and several credit cards while charging $49 per month for a course that includes webinars and a smartphone app. Wilson, who turned her oil field experience into a travel career and has taken her daughter on over 100 flights, says everyday spending can build travel benefits — a strategy that makes flying more achievable. Anchorage Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 20, Wasilla’s Hailee Giacobbe and East Anchorage’s Katahdin Staples, both juniors, won the girls and boys races at the Chugiak Mustang Smokin’ Stampede at Beach Lake Trails; Giacobbe finished in 18 minutes, 46.61 seconds while Staples finished in 15 minutes, 48.07 seconds—both athletes said they will work on improving their times in upcoming meets. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Friday, Sept. 19, West High beat Service 17-16 in a close game as the Eagles made key plays with an interception and a 49-yard touchdown catch by David Sanders—extending their undefeated streak to 6-0. Service struggled with turnovers and injuries that limited any comeback. Anchorage Daily News
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Linux Fundamentals GL120 Training Class
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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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