Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage Park Foundation is hosting its final tree planting event at Standish Park today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as volunteers plant native trees to boost local habitat (birch trees have been planted and two crabapple trees are planned).

Alaska Airlines launched its annual PFD sale on Sept.

22, offering discounted tickets when redeemed with Atmos Rewards points, with travel available until May 11. Remote areas and major hubs like Anchorage are encouraged to plan early *with 21-day advance purchase required*.

Anchorage Welcomes You is a new documentary that shows personal stories of homelessness and addiction.

Nearly 45 people watched its screening at Downtown Hope Center, and it will return to Anchorage on Oct. 12 at Bear Tooth Theatrepub after stops in Juneau and Homer.

Researcher Nyché Andrew discovered a family connection through a matching chin tattoo on Tummassak, a young Alaska Native student who died at Carlisle; family members arrived on Sept.

24 and repatriation of her and three other students began on Sept. 25, reconnecting local heritage with long-lost roots.

The University of Alaska Board of Regents is considering a new tuition structure that combines surcharges into base tuition (making bills simpler) and removes out-of-state fees for graduate students.

The proposal will be reviewed at a November meeting and may take effect next school year.

Childcare advocates are urging state leaders + local candidates to boost investments and change policies as centers like Anchorage’s Bright Beginnings have closed, leaving families with long waitlists and high costs.

Groups say prompt action will help workers and families get relief.

Mary Peltola, a leading U.S. Senate candidate, is under scrutiny after a New York Times article published Wednesday claimed she acted hostile toward staff — a report her campaign dismisses as exaggerated amid personal hardships and a competitive race with incumbent Dan Sullivan.

Anchorage and Eagle River stops get new metal shelters, benches and trash cans this summer to improve the bus rider experience; over 600 bus signs will display local artist Julia Ditto’s work.

People Mover will update 40 additional stops next year and host a community open house on Sept. 30.