Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
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🎭 Culture
Laurence Lombard, a Harvard-trained lawyer turned novice pilot, flew from Boston to Alaska in 1930 with co-pilot Frederick Blodgett.
They battled mechanical failures, weather delays, and scarce provisions before landing in Ketchikan a week later, a feat that marked a daring chapter in local aviation history.
On Dec. 18, the Alaska Botanical Garden hosted its annual Brighter Winter Nights event, lighting 7 acres of East Anchorage woods with luminarias and decorations.
Visitors enjoyed exploring the outdoor art and embracing winter’s unique charm.
Alaskans gathered at Cuddy Park on Dec.
19 to mark the winter solstice as daylight slowly began its return — a local tradition welcoming longer days.
Hundreds of Anchorage residents enjoyed torchlight skiing and a fireworks show at Hilltop Ski Area’s Alaska Airlines Winter Solstice Celebration on Sunday; food trucks and a photo booth, along with appearances by Santa and his reindeer, added to the festive atmosphere.
🏈 Sports
Bartlett edged Union 65-64 on a buzzer-beater from freshman Farrah Gamechuk on Dec.
19 at Bartlett High; star Brooklyn Haywood celebrated her homecoming signing ceremony Saturday at the YMCA on Lake Otis Parkway.
At the Alaska Airlines Center Saturday, SWDP boys clinched their second straight state wrestling title after key pins boosted their win, while Soldotna girls secured a three-peat in Division I.
Their strong performances highlight a busy weekend for local high school wrestling & set the stage for future tournaments.
🎉 Anchorage Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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