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Hello Anchorage! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A cappella Saturday Night Fever tribute, a dramatic bald eagle rescue, and food truck carnival opening day + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Tax and utility implications: The Anchorage Assembly debated new rules for large data centers, defining them in code and limiting where they could go, with detailed reviews required and no impact on existing projects — see what’s in the ordinance.
Award-winning Boston act arrives: Ball in the House will bring a cappella disco tribute Saturday Night Fever to Alaska Junior Theater on March 21, delivering 70s hits and high energy for Anchorage fans — read the full story.
Honoring service through heroism: Anchorage firefighters rescued a young injured bald eagle dangling in a tree in February, and the effort also honored retired Battalion Chief Gary Bullock, a volunteer and board member — read the full story.
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.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Pie plans, solved: Craving flaky crust and real-deal fillings? At A Pie Stop, find classics like key lime, pecan, and strawberry-rhubarb, plus order-ahead savory pot pies for an easy, cozy dinner. Weeknight-friendly comfort that makes future-you very grateful.
Fresh blooms, zero fuss: Bagoy’s Florist & Home delivers cheerful, artful bouquets and easy-care plants for birthdays, thank-yous, and gray-sky days. Brighten a room, lift a neighbor’s mood, or spoil yourself without overthinking it… simple, stylish, and fresh. Let the living room feel fancy this week.
Your midweek send spot: Whether you’re sneaking in laps after work or chasing a weekend project, Alaska Rock Gym keeps it fresh with a full bouldering floor, roped routes, a 16′ Kilter Board, autobelays, plus yoga and fitness classes…perfect for staying warm and stoked through Alaska winters.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →
Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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. Check out my favorite online options →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
💬 Comics Workshop with Lee Post @ Mountain View Library | Thursday (3/12) at 1:00 PM – Remember doodling in the margins? Cartoonist Lee Post leads a fast, no-stress comics workshop at Mountain View where you turn stick figures into characters, pick up a few tricks, and laugh at your own captions. Bring the kids, or just your inner 12-year-old.
🦴 Junior Ranger: Fossil Foray @ Campbell Creek Science Center | Friday (3/13) at 1:00 PM – Got a dino-obsessed 5 to 9-year-old? Skip the backyard rock collection, this Junior Ranger Fossil Foray lets them play paleontologist, digging for bones and exploring real fossils, while you supervise with coffee. $8 per child, an adult must stay, register at recreation.gov.
✨ Zoo Lights @ Alaska Zoo | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Dark season calls for twinkle, cocoa, and a slow wander through Zoo Lights at Alaska Zoo, because daylight is a rumor. Stroll the hillside paths, spot glowing moose and bears, and feel good supporting a place that rehabs orphaned, injured wildlife. Wear spikes, not heroics.
🥧 Eskalya Pi Day @ Jewel Lake Parish | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Pi Day goes full Eskalya at Jewel Lake Parish, with armored and rapier bouts where fighters guard a plush pie like it’s the crown jewels, plus sweet and savory pie contests. Bring a potluck dish, win bragging rights and prize tokens, and enjoy courtly chaos.
🍔 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.
🐶 AARF Dog & Puppy Adoptions @ Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends (AARF) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Ready to meet your perfect match, the kind that sheds? Hit AARF’s adoption event to meet dogs and pups, but apply online first at alaskananimalrescuefriends.org, and renters, bring landlord permission. Space is tight, approved applicants get the cuddles, and patience, coffee, and manners are required.
🎨 Alaska Native Artist Market @ Alaska Airlines Center | Wednesday (3/18) at 8:00 AM – March Madness at the Alaska Airlines Center now comes with a culture win too. Between 1A/2A and 3A/4A games, head to the 3rd floor to shop Alaska Native jewelry, regalia, and art from artists across the state. Session ticket required, impulse control optional.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Anchorage report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 14°F – Low: -8°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 14. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around -8. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 14°F – Low: -5°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 14. North wind around 0 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around -5. East wind around 0 mph.
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