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Anchorage
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ 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. Anchorage Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Anchorage Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Must Read Alaska
- ➤ 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. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ 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. Must Read Alaska
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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's News Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Recent high school and college basketball, along with hockey games in Alaska, showcased significant victories and losses among local teams. Anchorage Daily News
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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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