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Fishhook, AK · Arts & Culture
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Page 2 Thu. July 16: Fun Stuff this Weekend
Let’s look into the magic-8 ball of fun stuff rolling in this weekend. Tonight’s serving of live music is a double shot. The bands Red Flags and Wayward Shot perform at the Palmer Alehouse at 7 p.m. Songwriters In the Round returns to Everett’s at 6:30 p.m tonight with Matt Hopper, Aspenyarrow, Malia Hoagland, and Dawson Gentleman. Find ticket information on the Everett’s Restaurant web page.
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Crystal Worl mural brings Tlingit stories to downtown Anchorage building
A new piece of public art is taking shape in downtown Anchorage, bringing Alaska Native culture and storytelling to a historic building. Artist Crystal Worl and her team are installing a large-scale mural on the side of McKinley Tower along East Fourth Avenue. The piece, titled “White Raven Dreams of a Salmon Return,” is being placed one panel at a time as crews work through cool and rainy conditions.
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Hulda Cox and Konnor Kiddle: Alaska’s Winners in the National American Heroes Student Art Contest
Two student artists from Alaska had their artwork displayed for the nation at the Great American State Fair after winning state-level first place in the National American Heroes Student Art Contest. Hulda Cox from Anchorage won the elementary (grades 3-5) award and Konnor Kiddle from Palmer won the middle school (grades 6-8) award. Alaska did not have any student submissions for the high school level.
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New skilled nursing facility will help healing with art
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage hospitals reach patient bed capacity due to a lack of short-term care options. People well enough to leave the hospital but not well enough to care for themselves at home fill beds needed by patients with more serious care needs. Construction on the Alaska Native...
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Wasilla disc golf course gets upgrades through community volunteer effort
A popular disc golf course in Wasilla is getting an upgrade thanks to a community effort. Volunteers with the Mat-Su Disc Golf Association, along with local businesses, recently worked together to improve the Alcantra Disc Golf Course by upgrading heavily used trails and areas around the course. Members of the...
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SNL, mammoth ivory, life on Mars: Meet Lauren Reeves of Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Lauren Reeves was in England. It was late, but she’d stayed up for an interview based in Anchorage, Alaska. “I’m outside of London. I’m in a place called Hampshire. And it’s 10 o’clock here. So, hence my little baby here,” Lauren said, patting a glass of red wine.
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Page 2 Thu. July 9: A Fun Weekend Coming
Look out! Here comes another fun-filled weekend in the Greater Palmer Metroplex. The fix is here for the live music addicts among us. Hatcher-Romp 2026 kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. at the Palmer Alehouse. Sunflower Season; Fine, Great; and Justin Morris and Co. are scheduled to play. HatcherRomp begins...
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Ski trio named Academic All-Americans
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – University of Alaska Anchorage skiers Corbin Carpenter, Erling Bjornstad and Ella Bromee each earned CSC Academic All-American honors. Corbin Carpenter earned first-team honors after earning a pair of All-American honors at the 2026 NCAA National Championships, finishing fifth in the 7.5-kilometer classic and sixth in the 20-kilometer freestyle. The Carbondale, Colo., native represented the United States at the U23 World Championships finishing 10th in the 20-kilometer freestyle and 13th in the 10-kilometer classic. Carpenter was an All-RMISA Second Team selection and has a 3.93 GPA in health sciences.
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Natasha, the Alaska Zoo’s tiger, turns 13 years old
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Surrounded by zoo fans singing her Happy Birthday, Natasha, the zoo’s Amur tiger, celebrated her 13th birthday on Monday. “I think everyone deserves to celebrate being one year older,” said Amy Cahalane of the Alaska Zoo. It was Natasha’s second birthday celebration at the...
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‘It’s really helping’: People’s Artist competitor uses creativity to navigate health struggles
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Self-taught soft pastel artist from Eagle River, Heather Steffey, placed fourth in her group in the national People’s Artist competition. Steffey focuses on landscapes and color in her work, using a combination of soft and hard pastels. She said she picked up pastels for the first time a couple years ago and fell in love.
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‘Some people like me’: Bob Lester talks about the future of radio and his career
He's been waking up Anchorage for decades — and says they'll have to drag him out. In this episode of So We Asked, Rebecca sits down with local radio legend Bob Lester for a candid conversation about 46 years in the business, from cutting grass at a farm radio station to becoming one of Alaska's most familiar voices. Bob opens up about the freedom of not caring what people think, why local radio still matters in an age of AI, and the moments that made his career.
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Movies and TV shows casting in Anchorage
Stacker compiled a list of projects casting right now in Anchorage and which roles they're looking to fill, using listings from Casting Networks. Read on to see what is filming in your area and could be your breakout role. Vampir. - Project type: feature film. - Roles:. -- Robert (SAG...
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Page 2 Thu. July 2: Happenings Around Town
Hey! It’s almost our birthday. Funny, for 250 years old, we don’t look that bad. In case you haven’t paid attention or live under a rock, Independence Day weekend is coming our direction. There is so much going on it’s hard to start, but we’ll give it a try.
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‘Some people like me’: Bob Lester talks about the future of radio and his career
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s hard to describe Bob Lester. He’s the voice for so many groups: the Anchorage Wolverines. Professional talker at KWHL 106.5 FM radio. Promoter. Toys for Tots solicitor. Creator of the Running of the Reindeer. “Lucky,” Lester said during an interview on So We...
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New restrictions are coming to concerts in Hope after years of pushback from residents
Creekbend Co. owner Stephen Thomas agreed to sound limits and other conditions for concerts in Hope, Alaska, following opposition from the Friends of Hope nonprofit. Jun. 26—HOPE — As The California Honeydrops got into their groove on stage in Hope last week, Creekbend Co. owner Stephen Thomas walked away from the crowd.
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UAA journalism professor Elizabeth Arnold, former NPR reporter, dies at 66
An icon of Alaska journalism died June 18 after a battle with endometrial cancer. Elizabeth Arnold started her reporting career in Bethel in the 1980s, working for the Tundra Drums. She later moved to public radio, reporting for KTOO in Juneau, then National Public Radio. Those that worked alongside Arnold...
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A quiet place to stop and smell the roses; Anchorage’s Centennial Rose Garden is almost 60 years old
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - At almost 60 years old, the Centennial Rose Garden in Anchorage is an oasis of flowers. It was created in 1967 to celebrate of the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. The Alaska Rose Society was also created in 1967. Its purpose: care for the...
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Twisted Sister Adds Fall 2026 Tour Dates With Sebastian Bach on Vocals
Twisted Sister just dropped three more fall shows with Sebastian Bach singing. Gary, Indiana gets them Oct. 18. Charles Town, West Virginia books Nov. 14. St. Petersburg, Florida closes things out Dec. 11. These additions push the fall run up to nine concerts total. Everything kicks off Sept. 4 way...