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Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Government Hill celebrated the start of fall at a block party at Government Hill Commons—marking 10 years of a successful growing season with food and music shared. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Residents in Government Hill celebrated their 10-year harvest success at a block party at the Government Hill Commons on September 28th—sharing food and music while looking ahead to future growing seasons. Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage historian David Reamer explained in his new series that 'termination dust' was coined by Ken Sheppard — a term used by construction workers to describe the first light snow on the Chugach Mountains marking the end of summer and the start of winter, a term that has evolved into a cherished piece of local slang. Anchorage Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage School District will release a proposal on Oct. 7 to turn empty classrooms into childcare centers for district employees and local families. The board will vote on the planned school closures on Nov. 18 as officials work to address declining enrollment and a $75 million budget gap—efforts aimed at easing the state's childcare shortage. Anchorage Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage nature writer Bill Sherwonit hiked Falls Creek valley on a sunny fall day to pick wild blueberries and to revisit past memories with his dog Denali—he noted that aging makes steep, muddy trails more challenging as he scaled the Chugach Front Range. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Alaskan scientists are concerned as NOAA data shows that water temperatures in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska are moderately high while the Aleutian Islands experience strong warming—these increasingly frequent events may harm local marine ecosystems. Alaska's News Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The APFC report '49 Forward' shows that the Alaska Permanent Fund reached a record high of $85.1B as of June 30 and plans to shift to a single constitutional endowment to protect funds for future generations. The Fund’s Board of Trustees will meet October 1–2 to review performance and discuss the change — public input is invited. Must Read Alaska
- ➤ On September 24, 2025, US forces scrambled fighters, four tankers and an E-3 early-warning aircraft to intercept two Russian Tu-95 'Bear' bombers that entered the Alaskan ADIZ—an airspace where provocative moves are tracked by NORAD. Local officials said the incident raises concerns about Cold War-style defense tests and underscores the need for continued vigilance. Must Read Alaska
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bartlett defeated West in a close, back-and-forth game on September 28th — both teams traded scoring until Bartlett sealed the win. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Surprising Week 7 results in Alaska high school football reshaped playoff outlooks as Bartlett upset West 20 to 12 and Palmer beat Chugiak 35 to 21. Soldotna clinched the top seed in Division II—Division III and 9-Man leagues also set playoff matchups with one week left before postseason play. Alaska's News Source
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FIA Live in Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Wendy Williamson Auditorium — 18+ (All ages with parent or guardian) — Enjoy a live performance by four-time Island Music Award winner, FIA, a rising star from Hawaii.
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Alaska Trails Fall Fundraiser
6-9 p.m. — Hilltop Ski Area — Support local trails — Get exciting updates about connecting trails across Alaska at this annual fundraising event.
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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.
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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.
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