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Anchorage
Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In 1945, a Douglas C-47 crashed in Cathedral Valley when it clipped a mountain, leaving its crew injured and isolated. Maj. Per Scholander led an unauthorized rescue effort—risking punishment—to help free the wounded men and secure aid before official teams could reach them. Anchorage Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alaska is set to add 1,769 manufacturing jobs by 2032—an increase of 14.3% compared to a 6.9% rise in total jobs as the state boosts its production capacity. Your Alaska Link
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage School District's Career Academies face an uncertain future after a federal grant was abruptly defunded, leaving an $8.9 million shortfall over the next three years amid a $70 million deficit. School board members say solving the funding puzzle is difficult as officials plan to seek additional grants or private-sector partnerships—efforts that may help sustain career training options for all high school students. Anchorage Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Nick Begich introduced a House resolution that uses the Congressional Review Act—if passed, it will overturn the Central Yukon Management Plan covering 13.3 million acres in northern Alaska and has sparked significant backlash. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ The Mat-Su Borough asked federal transit officials to forgive or reduce its repayment demand for millions spent on the failed Knik Arm ferry project — offering options from the $1.5 million net ferry sale proceeds to $3.7 million based on depreciation since the project stalled due to funding and landing site issues. Anchorage Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alaska high school football Week 6 saw teams compete in crucial games ahead of the playoffs—West edged Service, East held onto the Boot trophy against Bartlett, and Palmer won over Lathrop to boost its seed as teams set their playoff strategies. These results sharpen playoff chances with less than two weeks before state playoffs begin. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Palmer won a shootout over Lathrop on September 21 at 3:36 p.m.—the contest was close—and the victory adds to their competitive record. Alaska's News Source
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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