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Anchorage
Monday, December 30th, 2024
Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage and its surroundings offer a range of New Year's celebrations, including fireworks, dances, and family-friendly events, with activities appealing to various interests and age groups. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ In Anchorage, housing advocates are promoting multigenerational living as a means to address the city's affordable housing shortage, leveraging community and financial benefits. Anchorage Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were hospitalized after a shooting in Anchorage, with police seeking information from the public. Alaska's News Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The golden spike, symbolizing the completion of the Alaska Railroad in 1923, will be auctioned by Christie's in January 2025, potentially fetching between $30,000 and $50,000. Anchorage Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A northern saw-whet owl was successfully released back into the wild by Bird TLC in Anchorage after a week of rehabilitation following a window collision. Alaska's News Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alaska has launched Wi-Fi on the Columbia ferry, initiating a $6.25-million plan to extend Wi-Fi across its entire fleet within two years. Anchorage Daily News
- ➤ Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, known for his service and humanitarian efforts, passed away at 100, with officials including President Joe Biden expressing condolences and honoring his legacy. Alaska's News Source
- ➤ Former President Jimmy Carter played a pivotal role in preserving Alaska's wilderness through the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, significantly shaping the state's environmental legacy. Anchorage Daily News
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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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Frosty Bottom Winter Bike Endurance Event
The Frosty Bottom features long and short course options for winter biking along the scenic multi-use trails in Anchorage.
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Free Avalanche Rescue Workshop at Glen Alps
This community-focused workshop provides winter backcountry travelers with an opportunity to learn and practice avalanche rescue skills, suitable for all experience levels.
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Yarnslingers: A Storytelling Event by 49 Writers and Anchorage Concert Association
An intimate evening of storytelling themed around 'Winter's Dark', featuring community contributions in a cozy venue.
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