Good morning, Anchorage.

The Dimond Center is hosting its annual Malloween event—asking participants to bring at least two non-perishable food items to support The Food Bank of Alaska.

The Dimond Center will host its annual Malloween on Friday, Oct.

31 from 5 to 7 p.m., asking participants to bring at least two non-perishable food items to support The Food Bank of Alaska amid challenges from Typhoon Halong and SNAP cuts starting Saturday + a costume contest and family-friendly activities will be featured to offer extra fun + the event aims to help those in need.

Blaines Art Supply is hosting a group watercolor show in November and invites local artists to submit their work by October 31.

A free opening reception will be held on November 8—giving the public a chance to view the artwork and meet the creators—with a $5 fee applying only if an artist needs a backing board.

Parents at Lake Otis Elementary in Anchorage are urging the school district not to close their school next year as proposals to shut Lake Otis and Fire Lake Elementary move forward because of low enrollment and rising maintenance costs.

The district will hold community conversations today at Bettye Davis East High, on Oct 30 at Chugiak High, and on Nov 1 at the ASD Education Center before the school board votes on Nov 18.

Scientists at the University of Alaska Anchorage and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are developing insulation made from fungus and wood pulp to offer a sustainable replacement for plastic foam in extreme climates.

They are testing the compostable boards in Fairbanks under severe temperature shifts—efforts that may cut wildfire risks and improve housing safety.

USPS urges evacuees impacted by former Typhoon Halong to submit a Change of Address request so they can have mail delivered at the Egan Center makeshift mailroom, where residents pick up mail daily from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.—the agency expects to be caught up by the end of the week.

The state is moving roughly 300 evacuees from shelters at Alaska Airlines Center — where people slept on cots — and Egan Center to hotels by the end of the week.

Evacuees will continue to receive three meals a day and school bus rides while state officials and partners work to repair housing in Western Alaska.

UAA senior John Peckham won the GNAC men’s cross country title on Oct.

25 in Billings—he finished the 8K in 24:04 and was named Athlete of the Year as his team placed second with 58 points. The Anchorage Wolverines snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-2 win over Chippewa Steel, with brothers Luc and Rylan Bydal and forward Chase Trompeter recording key goals.

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.

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.

Anchorage Zine Fair

12-6 p.m. — The Nave — Free entry — Discover local artistry and creativity at the Anchorage Zine Fair.

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.

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.

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.