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Saturday, December 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Municipality of Anchorage has selected Henning Inc. as the contractor for a new downtown warming center.  Alaska's News Source
  • Anchorage Parks and Recreation is hosting a free Winter Solstice Festival featuring ice skating, food trucks, hot chocolate, and more, this Saturday at Cuddy Family Park.  Your Alaska Link

CULTURE NEWS

  • Residents of Anchorage celebrate the winter solstice with outdoor activities under the enchanting light of both the sun and festive decorations.  Anchorage Daily News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Oceana sues federal regulators for not disclosing full information on marine mammal deaths due to Alaska's commercial trawling bycatch, challenging redacted and obscured data.  Anchorage Daily News
  • Oceana sues the National Marine Fisheries Service for not fully disclosing impacts of Alaska trawl fishing on marine mammals, including killer whales.  Alaska Beacon

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Alaska's Governor Dunleavy's transition plan for Donald Trump, featuring a wishlist for federal governance and economic development, unintentionally showcased AI-generated, bizarre bird images, highlighting the perils of unverified AI usage in official documents.  Anchorage Daily News

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Anchorage, Alaska, has been highlighted as the seventh-best U.S. city for adventure seekers, offering 20.20 thrill-seeking activities per 100,000 people, with air tours being the most popular.  Your Alaska Link

SPORTS NEWS

  • The UAA Seawolves secured a 73-52 win over CSU-Pueblo in the Hoops in Hawaii Classic, led by Tyler Burraston's 23 points and a robust defensive and rebounding effort.  Your Alaska Link

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Grace C Elliot Live Performance

    Grace C Elliot will perform live at the Sitzmark Bar & Grill in Girdwood.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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  • Alaska Sunday Meditation Classes at Namaste North

    These Sunday classes offer meditation practices along with discussions on Buddhist wisdom for both beginners and experienced meditators in a tranquil yoga studio setting.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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