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Anchorage
Monday, October 27th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Oct. 24, volunteers at St. Innocent Russian Orthodox Cathedral hosted a Native food potluck featuring traditional dishes such as moose soup, beluga whale, and akutaq to support Western Alaska storm evacuees staying in local shelters—organizers aimed to offer a taste of home to those affected. Evacuees from the Yukon-Kuskokwim region and nearby communities joined the event, which supplied donated foods to help ease their displacement—local groups and church members worked together to provide comforting meals. Anchorage Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Alaska Native Arts Foundation launched an online directory mid-October that now lists over 200 Alaska Native artists and is free to join. The foundation will work to grow the list to over 1,000 artists and plans its first Alaska Native Arts Economic Summit next year—bringing together artists and key partners across the state. Anchorage Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New studies showed that the Alaska Pollock fishery brought $832 million to the state's economy in 2023 — the fishery works in the eastern Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska and remains a key revenue source for the state. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Recent studies found that the Alaska pollock fishery supported about 6,000 jobs and generated $832 million in economic activity for Alaska in 2023. Ron Rogness, director at Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers, explained that 2,869 jobs were from harvesting and processing while another 3,450 came from in-state purchases—highlighting the fishery’s key economic role. Alaska's News Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Legends of Iditarod Gala inducted six people into the Iditarod Hall of Fame—Libby Riddles, Jeff King, Martin Buser, Susan Butcher, Rick Swenson and Lance Mackey—to honor their work with the race. Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach said the event celebrated long-standing traditions and set the stage for more mushers to be honored in the future. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ The South Anchorage high school football team won the Division I state title—finishing the game in a rout that showed their strong performance. Alaska's News Source
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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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