Good morning, Anchorage.

Ana Jager, a local cyclist known for her wins in long races, now co-coordinates Anchorage GRIT to offer bikepacking trips for middle school students.

She plans to explore skiing and running while the nonprofit is fundraising for its 2026 season.

Global Credit Union’s Cash for Cans drive raised $110,000 for Alaska food banks during National Hunger Action Month & will help thousands of families receive extra support this holiday season.

Inventor and author Jane Marie Chen discusses her journey to self-acceptance in her memoir Like a Wave we Break during a recent interview with host Prentiss Pemberton on Line One (Alaska Public Media), recounting the personal challenges that led her to heal.

The potluck on Thursday evening at the Alaska Native Heritage Center brought together volunteer chefs and residents displaced by Typhoon Halong to enjoy traditional dishes like braised seal and deer shepherd’s pie — a heartfelt taste of home hosted by Safari Club International.

A play developed in Alaska titled 'Overland!' is set for a New York City run in late January and draws on Blanche Stuart Scott’s 1910 drive across the country; a fundraising show is scheduled in Anchorage on Jan.

9 at the Performing Arts Center & invites local supporters to help the production.

This weekend, Anchorage hosts several holiday events including a Winter Solstice Festival at Cuddy Park from 5 to 8 p.m. with ice skating and warm drinks (and a lantern walk, film screening, and family shows at other venues), offering festive options citywide.

The Alaska Division of Forestry warned of high fire danger in Southcentral Alaska due to strong winds and little snow cover.

The National Weather Service issued a high wind watch for the lower Matanuska Valley from Saturday afternoon through Sunday, with gusts up to 75 mph that could damage property.

Anchorage dermatologist Janine Miller shares four tips for keeping skin healthy this cold season.

She advises using thicker creams instead of lotion and recommends lukewarm showers, humidifiers, and slugging (a petroleum-based barrier) to lock in moisture.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Providence NICU in Anchorage to deliver gifts to 34 newborns and their families, continuing a 29-year tradition that brings comfort and hope during the holiday season.

The visit highlights the community's support for families facing tough times.

An Alaska Division of Public Health report describes the COVID-19 pandemic in seven phases (Alaska Native people suffered the highest death rates) and urges early, community-centered measures for future respiratory outbreaks.

It covers data from March 2020 to May 2023.

A new recipe for salmon Wellington offers a festive twist by swapping beef for frozen salmon painted with dijon + butter and layered with spinach + cream cheese.

This easy dish is perfect for holiday gatherings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jason Russell at Koot's

8-11:59 p.m. — Chilkoot Charlie's — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a high-energy, family-friendly comedy show from the dynamic Jason Russell.