🌱 Anchorage Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello and happy Wednesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes:

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Here are the top stories in Anchorage today:

1. Pressing Events | anchoragepress.com (Anchorage Press)
2. 'Nothing was gonna stop me': Illinois athlete memorializes family friend at Anchorage triathlon (Yahoo News)
3. 'Nothing was gonna stop me': Illinois athlete memorializes family friend at Anchorage triathlon (Anchorage Daily News)
4. Police investigating assault at Sullivan Arena (Anchorage Daily News)
5. Anchorage's acting municipal attorney resigns (Anchorage Daily News)
6. Anchorage municipal attorney announces resignation (Alaska's News Source)
7. Police investigating assault at Sullivan Arena (Alaska's News Source)
8. Anchorage Assembly to receive report on former health director (Alaska's News Source)
9. Anchorage school days will get longer to make up for snow days (Anchorage Daily News)
10. Anchorage School Board passes plan to make up for snow days (Alaska's News Source)
11. Anchorage Police Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Fatality and Seeks Information (Alaska Native News)

Today in Anchorage:

From my notebook:

• Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends AARF: "Big Beautiful Bo is STILL looking for his forever home and we just don't know why?! This handsome lug is a 1yr old Yellow Lab with a big personality. 💛 He is good with other dogs of all sizes, was OK when introduced to a cat although he..." (Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends AARF via Facebook)
• Anchorage Police Department: "⏰ One week left! ⏰ Applications for the June 2023 Academy close one week from today! They will close at 5PM on Tuesday, January 31st. If you're ready to take the first step towards making a difference in your community, start your career..." (Anchorage Police Department via Facebook)
• I Love Anchorage: "I’m here at my downtown studio @thecove_ak getting things ramped up for my designs to be on the runway this Saturday for the @trendalaska fashion show benefitting @leteverywomanknow. Stay tuned for exclusive sneak peaks!" (I Love Anchorage via Instagram)
• Anchorage Fire Department Recruitment: "23-01 stepped out of the classroom today and we began learning about bunker gear and hose loads. Thanks to E12 for helping instruct." (Anchorage Fire Department Recruitment via Facebook)
• The Alaska Zoo: "Word is catching on that Zoo Community Storytime sponsored by ConocoPhillips is the place to be on Wednesdays weekly at 10:30am! The program includes animal books read in a fun environment in the Zoo Gateway Hall followed by meeting an a..." (The Alaska Zoo via Facebook)
• Alaska Zoo: "Word is catching on that Zoo Community Storytime sponsored by @conocophillips is the place to be on Wednesdays weekly at 10:30am! The program includes animal books read in a fun environment in the Zoo Gateway Hall followed by meeting an ..." (Alaska Zoo via Instagram)
• Anchorage School District: "ICYMI: Last night the Anchorage School Board voted unanimously to approve the snow days makeup days plan. Next step is approval from Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) which we expect very soon. Monday the 30th i..." (Anchorage School District via Facebook)
• Anchorage Police Department: "There is a large police presence around 1600 Gambell Street for an ongoing investigation. There are no road closures currently. Please avoid the area. If you must be in the area, please follow officer instructions. Thank you for your coo..." (Anchorage Police Department via Facebook)
• Visit Anchorage: "Alaska is home to the largest number of state and federally-recognized tribes in the United States. The Alaska Native Heritage Center and Anchorage Museum are great places to learn about Alaska’s diverse cultures and unique history stret..." (Visit Anchorage via Instagram)
• Anchorage Museum: "Big topics can be easier to tackle while having fun. Join fellow community members and citizen scientists for an evening of cribbage and climate conversation. Sign up for "Cribbage and Conversation: A Game Night With a Twist." New to cr..." (Anchorage Museum via Instagram)
• Visit Anchorage: "Alaska is home to the largest number of state and federally-recognized tribes in the United States. The Alaska Native Heritage Center and Anchorage Museum are great places to learn about Alaska’s diverse cultures and unique history stret..." (Visit Anchorage via Facebook)
• Anchorage Fire Department Recruitment: "Meet 23-01 Class President Brett Hanger and Vice President Morgen Lundin." (Anchorage Fire Department Recruitment via Facebook)
• Anchorage Museum: "Fairbanks-based artist Somer Hahm @somer.hahm uses found fiber and thread in “Mother Braid: Their Mood Is Not My Mood,” currently on view in the Alaska Biennial. Creating work inspired by and from generational hand-me-downs has provided ..." (Anchorage Museum via Instagram)
• UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage: "Have you heard? The UAA Pride Center opened on Jan. 17! 🌈 Here's a sneak peek if you haven't had a chance to check it out. Read more about the opening from Anchorage Daily News ▶️ bit.ly/3kDgUHO #SeawolfNation #UAA" (UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage via Facebook)
• Anchorage Museum: "Lily Hope is a traditional Chilkat Weaver from Juneau, Alaska. Both of her parents worked as full-time artists, so she grew up around the hustle of entrepreneurship and the responsibility of carrying on tradition. Lily says that her mom ..." (Anchorage Museum via Instagram)
• University of Alaska Anchorage: "Pssst — have you heard? The UAA Pride Center opened on Jan. 17! 🌈 Here's a sneak peek if you haven't had a chance to check it out. Tap the link in our bio to read more about the opening from @anchoragedailynews. #SeawolfNation #UAA" (University of Alaska Anchorage via Instagram)
• Anchorage Museum: "Lily Hope is a traditional Chilkat Weaver from Juneau, Alaska. Both of her parents worked as full-time artists, so she grew up around the hustle of entrepreneurship and the responsibility of carrying on tradition. Lily says that her mom ..." (Anchorage Museum via Facebook)
• Food Bank of Alaska: "Food Bank of Alaska believes no one should go hungry. If you are in need of food resources, please visit our Calendars & Schedules page for times, dates and locations to services: https://foodbankofalaska.org/for.../calendars-schedules/" (Food Bank of Alaska via Facebook)
• Anchorage Community Theatre: "Guess what?! If you have yet to see "Out To Lunch", you've got another chance! RKP Productions & Anchorage Community Theatre have extended two more performances!!! Join us Friday, January 27th, or Saturday, January 28th at ACT. Tickets a..." (Anchorage Community Theatre via Instagram)
• Anchorage Opera: "Meet @melody.courage “Native Girl" in "Missing" - Mar 10, 11 & 12,. Hailed in the world premiere of the same opera, as giving a "nuanced, sincere, deeply moving performance", (Natasha Gauthier, @artsfile ), "played with ethereal grace" (..." (Anchorage Opera via Instagram)
• Anchorage Imagination Library: "Go for a shape hunt, make shape prints, learn a Shapes song, and more on our Pinterest page! https://www.pinterest.com/bestbeginningsalaska/corduroys-shapes/ #earlyliteracy #raiseareader #parenting #imaginationlibrary #earlychildhoodeduc..." (Anchorage Imagination Library via Facebook)
• Anchorage Museum: "Big topics can be easier to tackle while having fun. Join fellow community members and citizen scientists for an evening of cribbage and climate conversation. Sign up for "Cribbage and Conversation: A Game Night With a Twist." New to cri..." (Anchorage Museum via Facebook)
• Anchorage Museum: "Fairbanks-based artist Somer Hahm @somer.hahm uses found fiber and thread in “Mother Braid: Their Mood Is Not My Mood,” currently on view in the Alaska Biennial. Creating work inspired by and from generational hand-me-downs has provided ..." (Anchorage Museum via Facebook)
• Alaska Center for the Performing Arts: "⭐️ NOW HIRING | MULTIPLE POSITIONS: Join our dynamic team and be part of the PAC experience! Our staff of dedicated professionals is committed to paving the way for magically memorable experiences for visitors and artists from all over t..." (Alaska Center for the Performing Arts via Facebook)
• American Heart Association - Alaska: "Spring will be here before we know it and we’ll be able to be back on the road and running. Make sure you’re registered for the Alaska Heart Run & Walk and show your support for the American Heart Association. Sign up 👉 http://spr.ly/61..." (American Heart Association - Alaska via Facebook)
• American Heart Association - Alaska: "A heart attack at 46 led to a new heart and new outlook on life for Eddie Garcia In the days after his heart attack, Eddie was diagnosed with heart failure. For the next seven years, he managed his heart failure with medication and lifes..." (American Heart Association - Alaska via Facebook)
• United Way of Anchorage: "“Our job is to be there to answer the call.” The community resource specialists behind Alaska 2-1-1 connect people across the state with the help they need. Learn more about the work they do. This story was sponsored by United Way of Anc..." (United Way of Anchorage via Facebook)
• American Heart Association - Alaska: "You may have heard that too much uric acid can cause gout. But did you know it's also associated with heart disease? New research links high levels in midlife to atrial fibrillation years later. http://spr.ly/61863wZza" (American Heart Association - Alaska via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mountain View: "Two individual's in mountain view area between north klevin st. - And north Irwin, one possible male and one female both short and slim, female appeared to be Caucasian or just very light skinned and couldn't get a very good look at the ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Seward/Oceanview: "Had a group of three guys get into our vehicles this morning at 2:08am off Oceanview. - We do have some missing items. And yes it is also on us for not having made sure the cars were locked. Keep a look out and if anyone has any info ple..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sand Lake East: "SWAT team on west 66th 11 am. - Why? Stay safe!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Fairview: "1-24-23 - Ray Ward is an Anchorage treasure❤️🎉 … he’s been doing James Brown tributes for decades … I have a feature Allgood News story coming up on him. …But I came by today to pick up a few DVD’s of his performances. His smile and ene..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Scenic Foothills: "Would it be possible to do a petition to keep the name Alaska USA Federal Credit Union? - I do not like the new name and I believe we do have a voice. We’re losing too many businesses to people who are not familiar with our ways of life ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Spenard: "Need gone to a good home asap. - My roommate left me in a bad place and I'm facing eviction. Please help me rehome these guys!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sand Lake East: "I need someone to replace the cracked cover of my phone’s photo lenses. - Any information will be appreciated. Thank you!" (Nextdoor)

That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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