Good morning, Anchorage.

Linda’s Place, Anchorage’s newest 100-bed homeless shelter, opened recently in a building that once was a strip club and a church—located along East Fifth Avenue near Merrill Field.

The shelter, run by MASH LLC, offers separate floors for men and women and a kennel for residents’ pets and is part of a city plan to provide year-round, low-barrier housing options.

A fire on an exterior balcony at Anchorage Ravenwood Condominiums forced 45 residents to evacuate on Friday with no one hurt—two dogs and three cats died as investigators continue to look into the cause.

Gardening experts advise Anchorage residents to prepare their plots for winter by cutting back annuals and perennials and covering soil with mulch to protect plants from frost.

Will Criner of the Alaska Botanical Garden will host a hands-on class (Sunday October 5 from noon to 1:30 p.m.) to show gardeners how to winterize their gardens.

The Tlingit and Haida tribes planned a casino-like gambling hall on Douglas Island and began construction, but the U.S. Department of the Interior withdrew a legal opinion that granted tribes jurisdiction over Native allotments.

The withdrawal requires a reexamination of their National Indian Gaming Commission approval—federal officials state that allotments remain under state control, placing the project in jeopardy.

Governor Dunleavy directed state departments today to review federal programs—ensuring that essential services such as Medicaid and foster care remain uninterrupted while about 4,800 state employees continue working as the state monitors the situation.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed Senate Bill 113 that would have extended corporate income taxes to online businesses to fund reading and job training programs in Anchorage schools & legislators may override the veto when they return to session in January.

State officials warned that scams targeting the Permanent Fund Dividend may increase as deposits of about $1,000 — nearly $700 lower than last year — are scheduled to start landing in bank accounts this week.

The Department of the Interior is set to revise a 2024 decision on Native allotments to update tribal jurisdiction rules.

State officials warned that scams may increase as Permanent Fund Dividend payments—roughly $1,000 per person, about $700 less than last year—are scheduled to reach bank accounts this week.

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.