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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage residents gathered at Cuddy Park today for the Winter Solstice festival and enjoyed ice skating, holiday music, carriage rides, classic films, hot chocolate, and visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and reindeer. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Police officers and firefighters helped nearly 90 local children shop for holiday gifts at Midtown Fred Meyer during the 26th annual Shop With a Cop or Firefighter event. Sponsored by AWAIC, McKinnell House and Clare House, the event also featured gift wrapping stations. Your Alaska Link
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A water main break on Friday morning near Penland Parkway and Airport Heights Drive sent water gushing into a parking lot while roads remained open; crews assessed the situation on the scene. Your Alaska Link
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A cold snap is slowing holiday shopping for downtown businesses today as fewer customers visit in-store and sales shift online + local shop owners hope a weather break spurs a last-minute rush before Christmas. Your Alaska Link
- ➤ Fifteen local shoppers reported falling for fake designer goods over the past year — the Better Business Bureau warns that holiday shopping will give scammers more chances to deceive buyers. Residents are advised to verify product authenticity before making purchases. Alaska's News Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ At the sustainable energy conference outside the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center, Governor Dunleavy discussed plans for an LNG pipeline that would start with 765 miles from the North Slope to Cook Inlet; the project may lower energy costs amid environmental and financial debate. The Alaska Current
- ➤ Due to unexpected freighter maintenance and severe weather, Alaska Air Cargo imposed an embargo on shipments from Dec. 16 until Dec. 21, delaying Christmas packages for rural communities — the embargo excludes GoldStreak shipments, and Northern Air Cargo has stepped up flights to fill the gap. Alaska Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High have released a three-book I‑Spy series called Mini Mayhem that is now on sale at Tidal Wave Books in Midtown — the project helps fund new cameras and celebrates a year-long classroom effort. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Hundreds of Anchorage teachers gathered Thursday evening at four city intersections, holding signs & chanting during an ongoing contract dispute that affects local schools. Alaska's News Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials at the FNSB Assembly discussed returning Pioneer Park’s name to Alaskaland during a recent meeting, noting the park was renamed in 2001. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ DARPA launched its LIFT Challenge to spur drone designs that lift at least 110 pounds across a 5-nautical-mile course and offer $6.5 million in prizes (registration opens early 2026 with live trials in summer). Alaska’s terrain could boost heavy-lift drone advances for isolated communities and emergency responses. Must Read Alaska
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new Alaska Department of Health report found that COVID-19 caused 1 in 500 deaths between March 2020 and May 2023, and most of those who died were unvaccinated. The study detailed differences in outcomes by age and ethnicity (offering insights for future public health planning). Anchorage Daily News
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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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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.
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