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Hi Anchorage, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Bering Sea salmon bycatch cap, Iditarod mushers draw start order, a Fur Rondy fireworks watch party, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Balancing industry and tradition: Earlier this month, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council approved a cap on chum salmon bycatch and a Bering Sea protection corridor, as low runs worry communities across Alaska — get all the details.
Tips for timing and ordering: Anchorage locals send visitors to Club Paris for a 16-ounce prime rib with au jus and horseradish, a longtime spot open since 1957 where the splurge-worthy favorite can sell out — get pricing and pro tips.
Health advocacy takes center stage: This February, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign spotlights heart disease, the top killer of women, and stresses awareness of risk factors for Alaskans in Anchorage — learn about key risk factors.
Pushing past limits to give: Anchorage’s Blood Bank of Alaska recognized 78-year-old Kenneth “Kenn” Barnett for nearly four decades of donations, including about 580 visits, crediting him with helping thousands across the state — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
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.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Infrastructure investments take shape: Earlier this month, federal funding was announced for six Alaska communities. Anchorage will get $1.75 million for a new electric substation tied to the Port of Alaska modernization. Kodiak receives $5 million for St. Herman Harbor upgrades, with Soldotna, Petersburg, Ouzinkie, and Homer also funded. See what’s funded and where.
Experience tailored to challenging markets: Truss Faber PC has opened a new Anchorage office to serve Alaska’s construction, manufacturing, architecture, engineering, and government contracting sectors. The firm says it will provide on the ground counsel for remote and highly regulated projects, aiming to close expertise gaps for Alaska-based work. Read the full story.
Locally minded comfort: When you want something thoughtful but not fussy, South Restaurant + Coffeehouse serves from-scratch cooking, a cozy coffeehouse vibe, and a menu built on Alaska ingredients whenever practical, delivering reliable comfort with a little flair. Ideal for those I-should-cook nights when you absolutely won’t.
Upgrade your kitchen game: If your spatula’s on its last flip, Allen & Petersen Cooking & Appliance Center brings pots, pans, sharp knives, and gleaming appliances to any upgrade. With the right tools in reach, confidence follows, and dinner finally stands a real fighting chance.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🏅 2026 Junior NYO Games @ Avis Alaska Sports Complex | Friday (2/27) at 10:00 AM – Junior NYO Games are bringing grades 1–8 athletes competing in traditional Alaska Native events that out-balance your yoga class. It’s free, open to everyone, and a blast to cheer, with teams fielding just two boys and two girls per event.
🐾 Kids Animal Rattle @ Fairview Community Recreation Center | Friday (2/27) at 3:00 PM – Ditch the screens and let your 9 to 14 year old build a clay animal with a hidden rattle, learning pinch pots and secure joins. It is real hands-on, a little messy, and cooler than slime, whether they go fish, bear, or pure imagination.
🛍 Anniversary Market @ Cathedral Pole & Dance | Saturday (2/28) at 4:00 PM – Nine years in, they’re celebrating the right way, with a vendor market packed with favorite local makers, familiar faces, and dangerously good treats. Swing by to toast the milestone, restock your gift drawer, and run into three neighbors you like, and one you politely tolerate.
🎆 Fur Rondy Fireworks Watch Party @ The Bridge Company | Saturday (2/28) at 6:00 PM – Skip the snowbank shuffle and watch the Fur Rondy fireworks from a warm seat with actual napkins. The Bridge Co. and Alaska Wealth Advisors are debuting a Starfall Soirée watch party with upscale bites, proper drinks, and cozy views, so your toes can remain attached.
🦋 Wings of Wonder Spring Gala @ Alaska Aviation Museum | Saturday (2/28) at 6:00 PM – Break out the nice shoes, we’re dressing up under the wings at the Alaska Aviation Museum with Blackwater Railroad Company, a catered dinner, drinks, and live and silent auctions. Snag early bird tickets, outbid your neighbors with grace, and feel smug about supporting something worthwhile.
👜 2026 Bag It Up! Purses with Purpose @ The Hotel Captain Cook | Saturday (2/28) at 6:30 PM – Anchorage, dust off your generous streak and your murse, because Bag It Up is back for round three with purses that do good. Bid on artist-decorated totes, celeb-signed gear, and bags stuffed with local goodies, benefiting 4As and AWAIC. Fashion, art, fun, zero buyer’s remorse.
🎻 OkCello @ Discovery Theatre | Saturday (2/28) at 7:30 PM – If you still think cello is for polite cocktail hours, OkCello will fix that. Atlanta’s Okorie “OkCello” Johnson builds lush loops in real time, fusing classical chops with jazz, funk, and diasporic grooves. Come for the strings set free, leave a little rearranged.
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📻 Anchorage report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 5°F – Low: -14°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 5. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around -14. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 5°F – Low: -13°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 5. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around -13. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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