Good morning, Anchorage.

Spenard Joe's, a small drive-up coffee shop in Anchorage, Alaska, is hosting a Solstice Soup Social to celebrate the community and bring local vendors together as the days start to grow longer after the winter solstice.

Anchorage's new attraction, a 20-foot snowwoman named Snow Ella, has become a popular local sightseeing spot, created by Anchorage Trolley Tours in the Ship Creek industrial area.

907 Pro Wrestling in Anchorage, launched in 2019, is drawing larger crowds with its unique blend of athletic and theatrical performances, holding over 40 shows in the past year.

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced Senate Republican Committee assignments, including chairs, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski to chair the Indian Affairs Committee and Sen. Dan Sullivan serving on several key committees.

Anchorage voters may decide on implementing a sales tax, with five competing proposals under Anchorage Assembly consideration, aiming to fund various municipal needs like public safety and property tax relief.

The Senate passes legislation aimed at correcting pension inequities by removing the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset, benefiting many public-sector workers, including those in Alaska, with bipartisan support.

Families enjoyed a festive train ride with Santa and entertainment on the Alaska Railroad Holiday Train, with tickets sold out for all its December runs.

Alaska commemorates the 10th anniversary of its first girls state wrestling tournament, highlighting a decade of growth and the pioneering efforts of advocates and athletes.

Recent high school and college basketball, along with hockey games in Alaska, showcased significant victories and losses among local teams.

Grace C Elliot Live Performance

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

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.

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.