Good Day
Anchorage
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Girls Firecracker Softball Team is providing free gift-wrapping services at Dimond Mall until Christmas Eve to fundraise for their competitions and travel expenses. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ The 'Light the World Giving Machine' at Dimond Mall in Anchorage allows individuals to donate to various charities directly through a vending machine, supporting causes like children's winter boots and adaptive sports equipment. Alaska's News Source
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are conducting a search for 32-year-old Lauren Cameron from Anchorage, who is believed to have been swept into the ocean by strong currents near Hanakāpī‘ai Beach in Kaua’i. Alaska's News Source
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A visitor's rental car with Christmas gifts inside was stolen in Anchorage after she accidentally dropped the keys. Alaska's News Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alaska's Department of Revenue projects declining oil revenues and a consequent budget deficit due to lower oil prices and increased lease expenditures, despite an expected rise in production. KTOO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Anchorage School Board is strategizing to overcome a $107 million budget deficit, using the Balancing Act tool to illustrate potential cuts and awaiting state legislative action on education funding. KBRW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage is facing a looming natural gas shortage by 2027, with city officials exploring various solutions, including energy conservation and renewable resources, to address the shortfall. Alaska Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 168th Wing at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska is set to receive four additional KC-135 air-refueling tankers to support advanced F-35 jet fighters and enhance military capabilities in the Arctic and Indo-Pacific regions. Alaska Public Media
- ➤ Gov. Mike Dunleavy's budget proposal for Alaska includes a $1.5 billion deficit, suggesting that efforts to balance the budget through taxes or reductions in dividends could exacerbate the state's population decline. The Alaska Current
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Private Dance Lessons: East & West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Country 2 Step & Blues Dancing
The event offers private dance lessons for various styles including East & West Coast Swing and Salsa in Anchorage, Alaska, led by a certified instructor.
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Private Dance Lessons in Various Styles in Anchorage, Alaska
Offering private lessons in East and West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Blues, and Country 2 Step in Anchorage, with experienced instructors and flexible scheduling.
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Twilight Toast: Winter Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the winter solstice with mulled wines, specialty beers, and cozy activities at the Alaska Botanical Garden.
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Brighter Winter Nights at Alaska Botanical Garden
Enjoy a magical winter experience at the Alaska Botanical Garden with themed light displays, cozy firepits, and various holiday activities.
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Anchorage Ballet's Production of The Nutcracker
Experience a magical holiday performance of The Nutcracker featuring iconic characters and Tchaikovsky's enchanting score, perfect for the whole family.
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Live Concert: Little Women at Anchorage Community Theatre
Experience an inspiring live music performance by Little Women at the Anchorage Community Theatre.
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Grace C Elliot Live Performance
Grace C Elliot will perform live at the Sitzmark Bar & Grill in Girdwood.
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New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Celebration
The event features a Torchlight Parade followed by a fireworks display at Alyeska Resort, welcoming the New Year with family-friendly festivities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
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