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Anchorage
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ About 170 dogs from western Alaska have been brought to Anchorage with roughly 30 staying at a pop-up shelter at Anchorage Animal Care and Control—collaborating with Bethel Friends of Canines to vaccinate and secure them until they are reunited with their families—and local shelters are collecting donations to help care for these pets. Your Alaska Link
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Flames consumed the historic Spruce Lodge at Victory Bible Camp Thursday night—this decades-old lodge had served as a chapel and gathering place for over 1,000 summer campers—with no injuries reported as camp officials said foul play is not suspected and the camp will remain open. Alaska's News Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alaska Airlines halted flights nationwide Thursday night after an IT outage caused a ground stop, canceling over 360 flights — officials warned more disruptions were likely as the airline worked to restore operations. Your Alaska Link
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Iditarod honored its trailblazers at the first-ever Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Alaska Aviation Museum. Founders such as Joe Reddington Sr. and Dorothy Page and champions like Jeff King were celebrated by mushers and community members—establishing a new tradition to preserve Alaska's mushing legacy. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ The Alaska Native Arts Directory was launched last week by the Alaska Native Arts Foundation and now lists about 200 artists with photos and biographies. The foundation aims to expand the directory to over 1,000 artists next year and plans its first Alaska Native Arts Economic Summit — supported by multiple grants and agencies — to boost the indigenous creative economy. Alaska Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Muldoon Road Boys and Girls Club in Anchorage is closed temporarily because financial pressures worsened by the government shutdown have forced the nonprofit to pause its programs — it has not announced a reopening date. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ The Anchorage Education Association said many teachers are leaving due to low salaries and high healthcare costs. The Anchorage School District said it found no records of its new restorative justice measures and questions remain about whether the change is making classroom management harder. Must Read Alaska
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage environmentalists urged state lawmakers on Oct 24 to create a Climate Resiliance Fund to help communities recover from repeated severe storms, citing damage from typhoon Merbok in 2022 and from typhoon Halong with heavy flooding on Oct 12—prompting calls for stronger measures against future extreme weather events. Alaska's News Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage received nearly 2,000 pounds of subsistence food from the North Slope on Friday—food including whale meat, fish and caribou—sent to help villagers displaced by flooding in Western Alaska. Alaska's News Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Providence Alaska Medical Center Children’s Hospital will receive six new murals from Peanuts Worldwide this season—adding a boost of color and a therapeutic touch for young patients. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ The University of Alaska Anchorage hosted its fifth annual UAA Cares for Kids event today for children ages 3 to 17 at the UAA Allied Health Sciences Building & provided pediatric dental care while giving dental hygiene students hands-on experience. The dental clinic is open during the fall and spring semesters for continued community care. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Ted Stevens International Airport has launched the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program for travelers with conditions like autism or dementia. Travelers can wear a green lanyard—available free at the South Terminal—to signal they need quiet help. Your Alaska Link
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Anchorage Dog Sledding and Animal Encounters Tour
2-hour adventure — 5100 Cordova St, Anchorage, AK — Cost varies — Experience the thrill of dog sledding and hand-feeding Alaskan wildlife in an immersive tour.
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AMA Annual Convention 2025
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport — Cost Info not verified — Engage with marketing professionals, discover trends, and network in Anchorage's premier marketing event.
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Anchorage Zine Fair
12-6 p.m. — The Nave — Free entry — Discover local artistry and creativity at the Anchorage Zine Fair.
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46th Annual Alaska Resources Conference
Time TBA — Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center — Early bird registration ends November 1 — Engage with industry leaders and explore Alaska’s natural resources at this major economic event.
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All Alaska Pediatric Symposium
Time TBA — Marriott Anchorage Downtown — Registration required — Explore evidence-based pediatric healthcare practices with leading experts and engage in valuable networking.
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KillBill Sax Concert
6:15-10:15 p.m. — Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center — Cost TBD — Experience the smooth sounds of saxophone from a local talent rooted in Anchorage.
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