Good morning, Anchorage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act allocates over $723 million for Alaska's military base constructions and enhancements, alongside increased support for military families.

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.

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.