Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage’s Dome, hosting Alaska’s largest indoor field, is raising $6 million to replace its fabric shell and keep the facility open for sports & community events.

Fundraisers have raised over $4.6 million with local foundations pledging matching donations to secure its future before summer 2027.

Recent snowfall spurred a busy day for Anchorage tire shops, with Timis Alpina reporting cars lined up starting at 6 a.m. Mechanics advised drivers to check tire size and condition (including lug keys) as winter driving returns.

Whittier, a town where nearly all 250 residents live in one high-rise building, was designated last week by the National Park Service as an American World War II Heritage City.

The honor recognizes the town’s role as a vital supply and support center during the war.

Today, the Elders & Youth Conference ended at the Dena’ina Civic + Convention Center while the 60th anniversary Alaska Federation of Natives convention kicks off tomorrow with keynote speeches, dancing and sessions on healthcare, education and subsistence issues.

Outgoing ASD superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt addressed the School Board Tuesday night to thank the community and announce his planned move to Alexandria, Virginia on Feb.

1, with the board accepting internal applications for an interim superintendent until Oct. 30.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service updated ESA definitions (reducing protections for ocean wildlife including orcas) as conservationists warn the changes could lead to increased risks from commercial vessel collisions while broader measures await congressional approval.

On Oct. 19, the Alaska Delegation and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a $249 million federal grant to complete the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension connecting deepwater port facilities to the Alaska Railroad main line with 32 miles of new track.

The $495 million project will create up to 3,000 jobs and boost economic activity.

A four-year-old huskydoodle was left behind after an avalanche on Oct.

10 near Eklutna Lake and spent two nights in the mountains. Pilots tracked her (using an AirTag and thermal imaging) before reuniting her with her owner on Oct. 14.