Good morning, Anchorage.

On Tuesday, hundreds lined up at the Egan Center for Project Homeless Connect organized by the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness, where over 90 service providers and 100 volunteers connected more than 500 people to resources like housing registration, ID services, warm gear, and medical care—supporting locals as outreach continues for the 2,600 experiencing homelessness. First pick of winter boots went to 400–500 unsheltered individuals, and organizers plan to expand shelter capacity as colder weather nears.

State and federal regulators charged Stephen Kroschel, owner of the 60-acre wildlife center near Haines, with animal cruelty after years of neglect—marked by starvation and unsafe enclosures that led to multiple animal deaths—and he is set to appear in court on Oct.

8 while he remains in Russia.

Fat Bear Week has returned as votes open for Katmai National Park's annual bear competition and reigning champion Grazer and her cub are set to compete for the title.

Anchorage's Wildbirch Hotel joins the event by hosting live bear streams—featuring themed food and drinks.

Noel Perez Delgado was a trained architect from Cuba who became homeless in Anchorage after losing his job in the pandemic and developing a chronic illness; he has since transformed his sketches into paintings at Brother Francis Shelter.

His art will be featured on Oct. 3 at Stephan Fine Arts Gallery—he will then use his savings to fly to Seattle in search of a new job and a home.

On Monday, Alaska State Fair officials announced that 388,000 people attended the fair from August 25 to September 1, breaking last year's record of 370,000 visitors.

Staff are reviewing safety plans with law enforcement after a drawn gun incident at the event—measures aimed to keep the crowd safe.

Ten volunteers improved the Gold Mint Trail by widening its corridor and rebuilding a failing boardwalk—Alaska State Parks thanked them for their hard work.

Mat-Su Borough argued that the federal government should cut the debt from a failed ferry project—aiming to lessen the financial burden on local taxpayers.

Early voting has begun as ballots are mailed and drop boxes set up for the October 7th municipal elections that will decide borough assemblies, school boards and local propositions in communities like Juneau, Ketchikan and Fairbanks.

Voters in Anchorage and across Alaska have several options, including voting at polling places on October 7th from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.—all designed to shape local government decisions.

Former Attorney General Treg Taylor entered the governor race last week and must disclose his business dealings at an Anchorage apartment building under an order from the Alaska Public Offices Commission.

The commission allowed him to file the data as one spreadsheet—he still must list each renter with rent over $1,000 for public review.

Sen. Murkowski warned that if Congress does not extend the enhanced premium tax credits, more than 25,000 Alaskans who buy subsidized health insurance will face much higher premiums starting in December.

One example shows a couple in their 60s who would pay nearly 50% of their income—highlighting a looming crisis in coverage.

Six legendary mushers, including Rick Swenson—known as the King of the Iditarod, have been selected as the first inductees into the Iditarod Musher Hall of Fame.

Their achievements and lasting spirit will be celebrated at a ceremony on October 23 at the Alaska Aviation Museum in Anchorage.

Alaska's traveling exhibit—Alaska's Fields of Dreams: Baseball in America's Far North—opens today at Bear Tooth Theatrepub as part of the AK Sports Shorts storytelling event, displaying nine panels that highlight over 150 years of baseball history in the state.

State historian Katherine Ringsmuth and officials will speak at the 6 p.m. event, and tickets cost $20 with proceeds supporting youth sports programs.

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.

Alaska Bar Citizen - Citizencon Direct 2025

11 AM-1 PM — The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe — Free entry — Connect with fellow Star Citizen fans as you enjoy food, drinks, and a live stream of CitizenCon 2025.

Advancing Tribal Early Childhood through CCDF

10-11:30 a.m. — Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center — Free entry — Explore how CCDF empowers Tribal communities and nurtures their youngest citizens.