Good morning, Anchorage.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Bartlett defeated West in a close, back-and-forth game on September 28th — both teams traded scoring until Bartlett sealed the win.

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 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.

Enchanted Trails Adventure

2-4 p.m. — Goose Lake Park — Kids 2 and under free — Embark on a magical adventure and train alongside fairies, elves, and dragons in this family-friendly event.

Zoo Boo Celebration

10 AM – 6 PM — Alaska Zoo — $15+ — Enjoy a spooky day with candy stations, pumpkin carving, and fun activities for all ages.