Hi Anchorage, hope you’re having a great weekend! In today's in-case-you-missed-it edition: Road safety changes, a conservation burial ground, and Juneteenth citywide celebration + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
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01 — Worth knowing Most popular stories this weekThe three top stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Safety changes under review: After 2,224 crashes from 2020 to 2024, Alaska DOT heard feedback Thursday on lowering speeds on Tudor and Muldoon roads. Ideas included lane reductions, wider stripes, medians, and safer crossings -- see the road safety changes.
A greener burial option: An Anchorage nonprofit seeks Assembly approval for Alaska’s first conservation burial ground along Goldenview Drive, preserving habitat with biodegradable burials and limited changes, including a widened path and parking lot -- read the full proposal.
Safety alert for businesses: ENSTAR said Monday 10 gas meters were deliberately tampered with, causing leaks at Anchorage stores like Home Depot and Lowe's. Residents were urged to inspect meters and report suspicious activity -- check the meter safety alert.
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03 — On our radar
This week's top findsLocal spotlights your fellow readers loved last week.
Anchorage pizza legend: Whether it’s a midweek “please save dinner” or a Friday victory lap, Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria delivers inventive pies, house-brewed Broken Tooth beers, and loud, trippy art vibes that feel very Anchorage. Put it on your this-week list, then thank your future leftovers.
Local pints, big views: Need a midweek pick-me-up? 49th State Brewing pairs housemade ales and an Alaska-forward menu with a rooftop that overlooks Cook Inlet and the Alaska Range. Rally a friend, snag some creative pub bites, and soak up the views while you remember why you live here.
Burger night upgrade: Whether you’re craving a legit half-pound, hand-pressed patty or the Swiss & Mushroom Burger with those golden fries, Alaskan Burger & Brew has you covered across town. Three Anchorage locations mean a quick, satisfying fix when dinner feels like a chore, and yes, napkins will be necessary.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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05 — The event calendar Sneak peek at next weekPlan ahead for the next seven days. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👕 Beginner’s Tie Dye Class @ The Art Lounge AK | Tuesday (6/16) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats a Tuesday night tie-dye workshop to get hands colorful without repainting a room. Learn spiral, bullseye, crumple, and stripes, play with liquid and ice dye, and leave with a tote or bandana, plus 100% cotton pieces you bring. No experience, all supplies.
🦅 Ambassador Bird Programs @ Bird Treatment and Learning Center | Friday (6/19) at 12:30 PM – Think you know your raptors from your corvids? Get eye-level with owls, a bald eagle, and a crow while trainers use positive methods to unpack behavior, adaptations, and that withering side-eye, all under a tent. Kids 12 and under are free, everyone else is ten.
✊ Juneteenth Anchorage Citywide Celebration @ Delaney Park | Friday (6/19) – Juneteenth in Anchorage means a citywide celebration with guest speakers, entertainment, education, and real stories you will want to hear. Come for the performances, stay for the history lesson we all deserved, and the kind of community time that actually feels like progress.
🎣 9th Annual Ship Creek Youth Fishing Day @ The Bait Shack | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 AM – Ship Creek will be lined with pint-size anglers for the annual youth fishing day, all bobbers, worms, and big fish stories in training. Bring your coffee, your dad jokes, and your patience, then watch the kids outfish us while we supervise like pros.
🌞 Summer Solstice Festival 2026 @ Anchorage Downtown Partnership | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Downtown Anchorage throws its biggest party of the season for Summer Solstice, when the sun forgets to clock out and the streets turn into one block party. Expect live music, dance performances, beer, and plenty of family-friendly shenanigans. Pace yourself, the daylight will outlast you.
🏳 Pride Market & Queer Art Jam @ Cathedral Pole and Dance | Sunday (6/21) at 4:00 PM – Celebrate Pride with a pop-up market, a studio peek, and a free Queer Art Jam where the glitter is communal, not optional. Shop small, bid in the silent auction for Choosing Our Roots, and you might win a Cathedral Pole and Dance 5-class pass.
🤠 Dan Fowlie Memorial Rodeo @ William Clark Chamberlin Equestrian Center | Sunday (6/21) – Anchorage's Dan Fowlie Memorial Rodeo is kicking up dust at the William Clark Chamberlin Equestrian Center, under the almost-midnight sun. Expect bucking broncs, barrel racing, and neighbors you actually like. It’s real grit, loud fun, and yes, tickets are at the gate.
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06 — Announcement In case you missed itWe opened The Insiders’ Club last week and hundreds of folks have already joined (seriously… can’t thank you enough!!). For a few bucks a month, The Club gives you every newsletter ad-free on your schedule, plus members-only updates to help you stay connected to your community. The Weekly Events Roundup is my favorite feature. You get one email a week with all the best events and nothing else cluttering it up. Want only that? Skip the daily emails and turn the rest off. Join the club → |
07 — The Anchorage report Weather forecastToday — High: 62°F — Low: 47°F — Precip: 57%
A chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 62°F — Low: 45°F — Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Most popular house this weekThis light-filled two-story home delivers big views, soaring ceilings, and a dramatic wall of windows that floods the main level with sunshine. Tigerwood flooring, a large wraparound deck, and a three-car garage add standout appeal, while the partially finished basement offers flexible space, radiant in-floor heat, and possible MIL potential. A single-owner gem on a quiet dead-end street.
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