Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage families visited Clark Middle School on Oct.

5 for the Pic-a-Truck event that let kids see trucks up close + Whittier held a grand weekend ceremony to commission the USS Ted Stevens in honor of the late senator.

On Oct. 5, buses, snow plows and other large vehicles gathered at Clark Middle School for PIC-a-Truck (an event designed to bring diapers to families in need and strengthen connections among Filipino organizations statewide).

Alaskan residents are invited to share their pumpkin traditions and price experiences, as local stores in Anchorage sell pumpkins for $10 while remote areas may pay up to $80 (send your stories to reporter Mikayla Finnerty).

Alaskans 4 Personal Freedom held its annual conference 'Beyond the Narrative' on Saturday, Oct.

5. Experts discussed alternative medicine and education while candidates for governor and lieutenant governor gave brief remarks (recordings will be available later).

Owners of local icon Dimond Skateland are retiring and will sell the Anchorage rink — a cherished community hub for skating.

Bill Sherwonit, a longtime outdoors and literary writer, has influenced Anchorage with his 15 books and columns praising Alaska's natural beauty.

He continues to explore local landscapes (including Chugach State Park) that have shaped his storied career.

On Monday, Oct. 5, the U.S. Department of Energy approved $150 million to partially fund a second power link between Anchorage and Fairbanks as part of a $418 million project.

Construction will likely start after 2030, and the funding supports engineering + planning efforts.

In Whittier, over 3,000 people braved heavy rain for the commissioning of the USS Ted Stevens — a Navy destroyer named for Alaska’s longest serving senator — as family, officials, and military leaders marked the event.

The ship with a crew of 340 now begins service, preserving his legacy.

Anchorage Fire Department advises residents to inspect heating systems (including fire alarms, space heaters, and holiday decorations) as colder temperatures set in this fall.

The department recommends annual checks to catch potential hazards early.

Local high schools gear up for football playoffs as 907 Sports previewed bracket matchups for upcoming games.

Fans can check details soon + cheer for home teams.