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Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out at JBER (Saturday, Dec. 13) with no injuries reported, and authorities responded promptly to secure the area. Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On June 20, 1980, fans at the Monkey Wharf bar watched the first Sugar Ray Leonard versus Roberto Duran fight on free Visions TV, marking a unique night of boxing and local culture. The bar, known for its monkey cage behind the counter, became a memorable Anchorage hotspot. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Anchorage’s Egan Center will host a strongly secured Hanukkah celebration on Friday amid global sorrow after a gun attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney that left 15 dead and 29 injured. Religious leaders plan to hold a moment of prayer for the victims during the event. Alaska's News Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Strong winds have battered Southcentral Alaska for a second weekend, leaving residual snow on the ground and heavy snow expected today as the strongest impacts move in tonight. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ In mid-November, a rare Harris’s Sparrow and Dickcissel were spotted in Sitka – the Dickcissel is only the third record in the state. The sightings have drawn birders from Anchorage, and some plan to join Sitka’s Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 20. KTOO
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Winter Solstice Festival
5-8 p.m. — Cuddy Family Midtown Park — Free entry — Celebrate the shortest day of the year with winter activities, warm festivities, and holiday cheer.
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West Anchorage High School Basketball Game
6:00 – 7:15 PM — West Anchorage High School — Free entry — Catch an exciting girls basketball matchup at the local high school.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
8:30-9:30 p.m. — 49th State Brewing - Anchorage — $38 — Experience a magical evening of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet in candlelight.
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Alaska Winter Survival Day Camp
10 AM – 3 PM — Anchorage Museum — Check website for pricing — Engage in fun S.T.E.A.M activities exploring survival in Alaskan winters.
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New Year's Eve in Anchorage 2025-2026
7-9 p.m. — Chinook — Free entry — Celebrate the New Year with fireworks and live music in Anchorage's downtown area.
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Anchorage Symphony - Silent Film Night
7:30 p.m. — Anchorage Symphony Orchestra — Ticketed event — Enjoy a unique pairing of live symphonic music with classic silent films.
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