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Anchorage
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Anchorage, Alaska, a nearly 20-foot-tall snowwoman named 'Snow Ella,' adorned with pink mittens and eyelashes, has become a local attraction, created by Cyrus Aldeman of Anchorage Trolley Tours. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ A family in Anchorage, Alaska, has created a dazzling Christmas display with a decorated airplane, drawing community members and spreading holiday cheer at Lake Hood since 2020. Alaska's News Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage's Dimond Mall experiences a surge in last-minute Christmas shopping, highlighting a trend of balancing in-person and online purchases amidst $16 billion in department store sales in 2023. Your Alaska Link
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Alaska system and its nearly 1,100 faculty members are set for federal mediation over contract terms, focusing on disputes over compensation and benefits ahead of a crucial state budget deadline. KTOO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NORAD tracked and intercepted four Russian military aircraft in international airspace off Alaska without them entering U.S. airspace, marking a routine monitoring exercise under international law. Alaska Public Media
- ➤ A bill aimed at repealing benefit reductions for Alaskans who worked for non-Social Security participating employers, potentially increasing Social Security benefits for 15,000 residents, has passed the Senate and is expected to be signed into law by President Biden. KTOO
- ➤ President-Elect Donald Trump intends to revert the name of America's tallest mountain from Denali to Mount McKinley, reversing the 2015 decision that honored Alaska Native heritage. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act allocates over $723 million for Alaska's military base constructions and enhancements, alongside increased support for military families. Alaska's News Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dick's Sporting Goods donates $100,000 and new equipment to the Anchorage Girls High School Hockey team, enhancing their season and reducing player costs. 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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