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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alaska veterans are departing from Ted Stevens International Airport today on an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C.—they will visit memorials honoring their service and return to Anchorage this Saturday for a homecoming celebration. Your Alaska Link
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire damaged a Thunderbird Heights home on Monday afternoon and displaced the family as crews from Chugiak Volunteer Fire and Rescue and Central Mat-Su Fire Department extinguished the blaze—one cat remains unaccounted for with the owner believing it may have been let out. Your Alaska Link
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game announced new harvest limits for Bering Sea crab, allowing fishers to catch 9.3 million pounds of snow crab from Oct. 15 to May and 2.68 million pounds of red king crab from Oct. 15 to Jan. 15, with a combined 11.25 million-pound cap for tanner crab that nearly doubles last year’s limits—1 million pounds of the snow crab cap will be made up of snow-tanner hybrids due to a recent boom in these species. The new limits follow slow stock recoveries after a 2018 marine heatwave, and warmer sea temperatures could affect future crab populations. Anchorage Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alaska education officials asked the state school board to delay a funding regulation change that may cut local services—such as school snowplowing and student nutrition funding—if it passes. The board will vote on the proposal on Oct.9 after receiving more than 600 public comments from educators and local leaders. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ At a work session on Tuesday, the district explained that declining enrollment has led to plans to close Lake Otis and Fire Lake schools and consolidate students into other buildings—meant to optimize staffing levels and resources. About 150 teachers, parents, and students protested outside the meeting, warning that bigger class sizes may lower the quality of education. Alaska's News Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage Police launched a public dashboard that shows four arrests, 87 compliance cases, and 11 accepted services under the illegal camping ordinance enforced since September—Police Chief Sean Case said the department will step up contacts and move those who return to camps to shelter or treatment this fall and winter—and the dashboard will be updated monthly. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Alaskans affected by the government shutdown can call Alaska 2-1-1 at 800-478-2221 or search online for help with food, health care, mental health, and job training. The free service operated by United Way of Anchorage offers referrals Monday through Friday (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Your Alaska Link
- ➤ A government shutdown is continuing to worsen financial stress for many Alaskans as furloughed workers risk missing back pay—Alaska 211 is offering resources to help those affected access vital support and information. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Alaska lawmakers are investigating why $50 million from the state's rainy-day fund was used for a private equity investment in DigitalBridge; former Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum committed the funds on July 28 before his resignation took effect. Senate President Gary Stevens and House Speaker Bryce Edgmon have asked the legislative auditor to review the decision — they plan to hold hearings on the matter. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom announced her campaign for governor on Tuesday for the 2026 election. She said she will stand for election integrity, budget discipline — and defend Alaska's values and interests as she has throughout her time in office. Alaska's News Source
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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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