Good morning, Anchorage.

The Boys and Girls Club of Southcentral Alaska paused its afterschool clubhouse programs on October 20 due to low cash flow—furloughing 87 of its 144 staff while keeping its childcare center and Turnagain Elementary site open.

The nonprofit is now working to raise $250,000 to restore the clubhouse services for its 1,363 active members.

At the recent Alaskans 4 Personal Freedom Conference, attendees raised $1,820 for Downtown Anchorage Hope Center in a split-the-pot contest— the winner returned their half to support the center.

The center provided daily meals and shelter to homeless and low-income residents and relied on local donations for its services.

Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response group, continues to serve Alaskans after Typhoon Halong by asking for new donations such as mattresses and mattress pads to help victims living on cots.

The organization is active statewide—deploying volunteers in Anchorage, Bethel and affected villages to start essential home repairs.

On March 28, 2025, a global Microsoft Azure outage disrupted online check-in and other services for Alaska Airlines, forcing passengers at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to seek help from agents—Microsoft said the fix had brought initial signs of recovery—.

Displaced students from ex-Typhoon Halong have enrolled in Bethel and Anchorage (over 100 in Bethel and 140 in Anchorage).

State officials and district leaders are working with local partners (providing transportation, meals and health care) to support each child and teacher as they adjust to the change.

The Anchorage school district will hold meetings to discuss possible school closures.

Officials have not yet released schedules or locations — additional details are expected soon.

Hundreds of students displaced by ex-Typhoon Halong re-enrolled in Anchorage, Bethel, and other schools as state officials and local partners worked to provide transportation, meals, health services — and language support for Yup’ik families from emergency shelters.

Officials said over 100 students joined Bethel schools and about 140 enrolled in Anchorage while teachers and administrators remain focused on keeping classes together and planning for long-term recovery.

The EPA approved a new Fairbanks air quality plan yesterday that removes a requirement for homeowners to get an energy rating report, a change made by the state to help manage wood stove pollution.

The plan continues to meet Clean Air Act standards and Governor Dunleavy said state and federal partners worked together on the update.

On Talk of Alaska, host Lori Townsend and housing experts discussed how winter’s approach, a federal shutdown, and a crisis in the Kuskokwim region are adding pressure to the state’s ongoing shortage of affordable rural housing—listeners were encouraged to call in and help address the growing need.

The SBA opened low-interest disaster loans for Western Alaska residents and businesses affected by heavy storms from Typhoon Halong—loans include provisions for damage to personal property at subsistence camps but exclude real estate—and Kelly Loeffler said homeowners could borrow up to $500,000 and businesses up to $2 million to support recovery.

Workers began repair on the South Anchorage pedestrian bridge—damaged in a January windstorm—and they are fixing the walkway connecting Rabbit Creek Elementary School to DeArmoun Road over Seward Highway.

The $950,000 project will run through November and cause intermittent lane closures on the highway and the northbound DeArmoun Road ramp.

The Anchorage Fire Department is urging residents to test and change batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms — and service home heating systems — to help prevent winter hazards when clocks fall back on November 2.

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.