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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ConocoPhillips, Alaska’s leading oil producer, began sending layoff notices to some North Slope employees on Wednesday as part of its global plan to reduce its workforce by 20—25% and accelerated notifications ahead of its winter construction season. Anchorage Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fat Bear Week 2025 crowned 32 Chunk the Champ on Tuesday — he beat bear 856 in the finals despite a broken jaw suffered earlier in the season — and over 1.5 million votes helped mark the contest’s biggest year ever. KTOO
- ➤ On Wednesday, tribal leaders and Southcentral Foundation renamed the Anchorage Primary Care Center at the Alaska Native Health Campus to Yagheli Shesh Qenq’a—Good Medicine House in Dena’ina—that honors the region’s indigenous heritage; more renamings are scheduled for today to further celebrate Alaska Native culture. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ The Performing Arts Center is facing urgent repairs as broken seats, a leaky roof, and failing equipment show the difficulty of maintaining an aging building with limited funding. City officials and the nonprofit operator plan to request more money and adjust contracts to keep the center open for local shows — a challenge affecting other city-owned buildings too. Alaska Public Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center remains open as its $2.2 million annual budget is secured through July 2028 — funding projects for glacier flood alerts and wildfire forecasts while other climate centers face closures due to stalled federal funds. Two USGS grants are on hold, raising concerns about future research important to local communities and subsistence hunters. Alaska Public Media
- ➤ Scientists found that permafrost thaw in Kobuk Valley National Park is causing acid rock drainage that turns the Salmon River red and murky—resulting in toxic metal levels that harm aquatic life and may affect fish spawning. They collected water samples in summer 2022 and 2023 and are using satellite imagery to spot other affected streams. Anchorage Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 1, Alaskan lawmakers discussed plans to avert a government shutdown—while a Juneau man won a large lottery prize on Morning Edition Extra. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Some Alaskans received their $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend checks early and saw the money in their accounts before the scheduled deposit today — while others who applied electronically will get their payments on time. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding its October meeting online instead of in-person because funding problems and a potential federal government shutdown have forced changes to its plans — today, the council may postpone decisions on crab management and fish habitat rules if federal scientists are not available. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Senator Yundt expressed support for a full statutory PFD and urged the Legislature to detail a fiscal framework that protects Alaska’s Permanent Fund, reforms Medicaid, shifts education funding through savings accounts, and fosters affordable energy while repaying dividend arrears—he called for specific timelines and clear trade-offs to turn his vision into a practical plan. Must Read Alaska
- ➤ A federal government shutdown is delaying pay for military members and furloughing thousands of federal workers in Alaska today—forcing closures of base libraries, youth centers, and several national park visitor centers. Essential services like Social Security and Medicare will continue on a limited basis until Congress resolves the funding impasse. Alaska's News Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Singletrack Advocates opened new bike trails on Anchorage Hillside Sunday as part of its Service Singletrack Project—local riders gathered for a ribbon-cutting and tried the new loops. The shortcuts connect with current paths—offering bikers fresh routes across familiar terrain. Alaska's News Source
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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