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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart has grown its trucking workforce by 33% in the past three years by offering a $115,000 starting pay and improved trucks. Women drivers Leslie Scott and Michelle Salikie now drive a 53-foot rig on route 1 in Alaska — a move that tackles the local trucking shortage. Anchorage Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Airlines are adding more nonstop flights from Anchorage for summer and into next year. Alaska Airlines will launch a route to Boston on Saturday, June 13, 2026 & Delta, United and others are expanding routes to offer faster travel and lower layover risks. Anchorage Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After winning its first Division I state title last year, the Fairbanks-based Student Wrestling Development Program aimed to defend its title at the meet held on Dec. 19 at Alaska Airlines Center, showing wins from top wrestlers + strong back-half support. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ On Friday, Dec. 19, Newhalen High's Pagan and Ida Lester wrestled at the state meet at Alaska Airlines Center while their older sister Aileen lent support from the corner — the sisters balance the tournament with basketball practices ahead of their season opener. Anchorage Daily News
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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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