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Hi Anchorage, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Fur Rondy 2026, Spenard Food Truck Carnival opening, and Alaska Native Artist Market + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Anchorage protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Celebration of community and creativity: Anchorage’s Fur Rondy 2026 is underway, featuring a pin swap, the Alaska State Snow Sculpture Competition, and live performances lighting up downtown for one of the city’s most-loved winter traditions — check out the full lineup.
Carvers praise this year’s snow: Snow sculptors have started carving for Fur Rondy in Anchorage, and snow sculptures are on display now through March 13, thanks to eight foot blocks built by Ironworkers Local 751 — see what’s on display.
Broader living opportunities ahead: Cook Inlet Housing Authority plans a senior housing campus near DeBarr Road and Airport Heights with mixed-income units and community spaces. It aims to expand affordable options for Anchorage seniors — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
All the crowd favorites:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Closet refresh, minus the chaos: Anchorage’s Second Run Consignment rotates standout pieces daily, from well-loved designer labels to quality staples, so upgrading your look feels easy, not exhausting. They handle the treasure hunt… you can simply smile and say, “Oh, this old thing?”
Snow-day energy hack: Trade living-room laps for a few spins at The Ice Chalet at Destination Dimond, where smooth ice, easy vibes, and a dash of nostalgia make winter feel fun again. Ideal for a low-stress skate with friends or a quick solo reset when cabin fever hits.
Weeknight pasta upgrade: Altura Bistro’s seasonal gnocchi and Alaska King Crab mac and cheese land perfectly between cozy and refined. When pantry pasta phones it in, let the kitchen here lift you up… silky pillows, luxe shells, and real noodle joy without fuss. Weeknights deserve better.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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🎨 Alaska Native Artist Market @ Alaska Airlines Center | Wednesday (3/11) at 8:00 AM – Bracket busted? Give your voice a timeout and head to the Alaska Airlines Center’s 3rd floor for the Alaska Native Artist Market, featuring jewelry, regalia, and art by Alaska Native artists. During 1A/2A and 3A/4A, snag a session ticket, then browse between games.
❄ Family Snowshoe Hike @ Campbell Creek Science Center | Wednesday (3/11) at 12:00 PM – Take the family for a laid-back snowshoe on Campbell Tract, about a mile with a quick intro and no heroics. All levels welcome, snowshoes provided or BYO, dress for weather, kids with an adult, $5 per person. If snow is stingy, we hike. Register: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/10089159/ticket/10089165
👑 Handmade Flower Crown Workshop @ Ravens Ring Brewing Company (South Anchorage) | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Ravens Ring Brewing Co. in Anchorage hosts a beginner-friendly flower crown workshop, because pretending it’s spring is a coping strategy. Sip your included first drink while you learn wire, floral tape, ribbon, and fabric flowers, then leave with a custom crown, no green thumb required.
🐚 Mariculture Nerd Night @ 49th State Brewing – Anchorage | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Mariculture Nerd Nite hits 49th State’s East Barrel Room with five-minute, jargon-free talks from folks who grow dinner in the ocean. Snack on Alaska oysters, kelp meatballs, and more, paint an oyster shell, sip something cold, and call it continuing education.
🍔 14th Annual Spenard Food Truck Carnival Opening Day ’26 @ Spenard Food Truck Carnival | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Opening day of the Spenard Food Truck Carnival returns for year 14, celebrating breakup season with hot eats, cold benches, and neighbors you forgot you missed. Roster TBA, but count on Spenard for flavor, character, and at least one line worth telling.
🌿 Alaska Whole Life Festival @ Coast Inn at Lake Hood | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Spring in Anchorage calls for a tune-up of everything, including your chakras. The Alaska Whole Life Festival at the Coast Inn on Lake Hood brings healers, makers, sound baths, and good vibes, so you can de-thaw, stretch, and reset before breakup fully breaks you.
🥞 Maslenitsa @ Point Waranzof | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’re done negotiating with winter or just here for the blini, this Maslenitsa bash is the cozy outdoor goodbye our snow boots deserve. Expect hot tea, games, and actual neighbors, not screens. It’s potluck style, so bring something warm, and wear something warmer.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Anchorage report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 19°F – Low: 4°F – Precip: 33%
A chance of snow showers before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 14°F – Low: -7°F – Precip: 8%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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