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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
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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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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.
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