Good morning, Anchorage.

The Dahl Memorial Clinic and Chilkoot Indian Association are collecting supplies from community members in Haines and Skagway to support over 1,000 people displaced by Typhoon Halong last month, with donations set to be shipped to Anchorage.

Skagway residents must drop off items such as clothing+sleeping bags, pillows and hygiene items today while Haines accepts shelf-stable food and other goods.

Kenai Aviation stopped flying on November 4 after a Facebook post said the airline was financially insolvent from pandemic debt and a grounded King Air — the carrier had offered daily flights between Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula to serve eight communities.

Portugal. The Man announced a new album called SHISH that is an ode to Alaska and will be released on Nov.

7. The album pays tribute to local communities and sled dog culture — including nods to Shishmaref and Denali — and the band will tour the state in January.

The Alaska Railroad unveiled its 2026 annual art print 'Ship Creek Crossing' by artist Richard Rearick, which captures Anchorage’s freight train scene along Ship Creek and the historic bridge at milepost 114.3 scheduled for replacement as part of a rehabilitation program.

The public will meet the artist—at Anchorage Depot on January 10 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Fairbanks Depot on January 17 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—to purchase signed prints.

Students at Muldoon Elementary received new winter coats today from a partnership between FedEx Cares—Operation Warm that provided 400 children with gear to stay warm and safe this winter.

The coats came in many colors and sizes, and each student also got a reflective star for added nighttime visibility.

At the end of October, the Department of Environmental Conservation released a map that is updated daily by 4 p.m. to show progress in villages affected by former Typhoon Halong.

The map shows each village's status for drinking water, sewer systems, and waste management — it helps DEC track repairs now and plan fixes when spring begins.

Climate specialists say Alaska's old sea ice has almost vanished since 2000, leaving a thinner ice pack that storms can break up easily and pushing fish populations northward while changing traditional hunting practices.

Rick Thoman warned that new typhoon trends could bring events never seen before—forcing communities to adjust to these new dangers.

The Egan Civic and Convention Center in downtown Anchorage closed Tuesday night as a shelter for hundreds of residents—displaced by Typhoon Halong last month—and officials said it offered temporary refuge during recovery efforts.

Gov. Dunleavy declared a disaster Monday to allow state funds to refill SNAP cards after federal delays left 66,000 recipients without their scheduled benefits—state officials say the cards will be refilled by Friday and food banks will also receive support.

House Speaker Edgmon noted the temporary measure averts a special session while lawmakers plan to reallocate funds in January as they await federal reimbursement.

Wage-earning Alaskans displaced by Typhoon Halong qualify for federal disaster unemployment assistance that pays between $153 and $370 per week for up to 27 weeks if they cannot reach normal worksites.

Calista Corporation is coordinating job placement, training programs, and temporary office space for tribal governments at the Egan Civic and Convention Center—helping evacuees earn income while rebuilding begins in damaged villages.

South Anchorage volleyball team ended the regular season with a 27-game win streak and only three losses and are now preparing for postseason play.

Coach Julie Kleven said the team’s strong unity—each co-captain providing unique leadership—was key to their success.

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.

After Hours Featuring Midnight Son & Kala Jenkins

7-9 p.m. — Momentum Studios — Ticketed event — Experience soulful music and captivating visual art from Anchorage's local talent.