Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
Good morning, Anchorage.
🎭 Culture
Photographer Will H. Leigh traveled to Alaska during the Klondike gold rush in 1898 to follow prospectors and capture images of the landscape, local villages & daily life.
He left the state with over 700 negatives that show the harsh winter conditions and the challenges of gold fever.
📰 Economy
Alaska small business owners in Anchorage say the end of enhanced premium tax credits in December will force some to pay up to three times more for health insurance, threatening their ability to keep their businesses running.
Congress has not yet extended the subsidies, so many owners are reexamining expenses and staffing—hoping to find a way to manage the steep costs.
🌲 Environment
Fishermen and researchers tested new echoreflective netting—designed to block killer whales from entering bottom trawl nets—in a flume tank that simulates Bering Sea conditions in 2024.
Recent acoustic recordings show orcas still gather near the nets, but researchers say the barrier may encourage them to seek food elsewhere.
🏛️ Government
Today, airlines will resume their regular flight schedules at 6 a.m. EST after the FAA lifted restrictions imposed during the government shutdown that had cut flights by up to 6 percent.
The decision comes after air traffic controller staffing improved, restoring operations at major hubs including Anchorage.
🏈 Sports
Dimond’s volleyball team won the 4A state title at the Alaska Airlines Center Saturday by rallying past Colony in a hard-fought five-set match—recovering from a quarterfinal loss and a tough elimination run.
The win marked their second championship in four years and highlighted the team’s resilience and unity.
🎉 Anchorage Events
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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.
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.
Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
4-5 p.m. — 49th State Brewing - Anchorage — Tickets available — Experience the nostalgic tunes of the 90s played by a string quartet under candlelight.
Python for Scientists Training Class
Dec 8-12 — Frontier Safety And Supply, LLC — $2250 — Enhance your Python skills with hands-on training tailored for scientists.
Holiday Wreath Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Dimond Greenhouse — $45 per wreath — Create your own festive wreath using fresh cut greens for the holiday season.
The Snow Globe Run
11 AM – 1 PM — Peanut Farm — Check for entry fees — Lace up for a festive run, walk, or cheer along at this community winter event.
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