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This Classic Diner In Alaska Will Give You The Best Breakfast Of Your Life
There’s something magical about sliding into a worn vinyl booth at a decades-old diner where the coffee is always hot, the griddle is always sizzling, and time seems to stand still. The White Spot Cafe in Anchorage isn’t just serving meals—it’s preserving a piece of Alaska’s culinary history with...
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You Don't Need To Ski To Love This Snow Tubing Hill in Alaska
I didn’t grow up in a cold climate, so winter sports were never part of my life. That said, I love vacationing in places that get lots of snow, but learning to ski as an adult is just a bit too far outside my comfort zone. But snow tubing? That’s something I can get behind. […]
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Surfing in Sitka to start the new year
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Downtown Anchorage set for fireworks and New Year’s Eve festivities
Much like the rest of the world, Alaska is getting ready to welcome 2026. Several celebrations are planned in downtown Anchorage, timed around the annual fireworks display. One of those events is happening at the Chinook Lot, hosted by Anchorage Downtown Partnership. The free, family-friendly celebration runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and includes live music from Black Barrel and the Bad Men, food trucks, and performances by Alaska Fire Circus.
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ComedySportz brings competitive family-friendly improv to Anchorage stage
A new kind of comedy is hitting the stage in Anchorage this week — and it’s bringing some friendly competition with it!. ComedySportz is an improv show that turns laughter into a sport, where two teams face off using jokes, quick wit, and audience suggestions to score points.
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Anchorage adds new signage to Goose Loop trail to improve safety, navigation
Anchorage is making it easier for residents and visitors to navigate local trails, starting with Goose Loop. New signage is being installed to help people find their way safely and confidently, thanks to a partnership between the Anchorage Parks Foundation and the University of Alaska Anchorage. Officials say clear trail signs not only improve safety but also encourage outdoor activity.
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Ice Fishing Classes Scheduled in Anchorage Area for Winter 2026
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced two beginner ice fishing classes as part of its BOW (Becoming an Outdoors-Woman) Alaska program, scheduled for late winter 2026. The identical Ice Fishing 101 classes will be held Feb. 27, 2026, and March 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
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The Anchorage Youth Symphony Orchestra Will Perform AYO Winter Celebration Concert
The Anchorage Youth Symphony Orchestra will present its AYO Winter Celebration Concert at Discovery Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, featuring selections by classical masters including Tchaikovsky, Wagner and Mozart and showcasing the talents of its 2025-26 concerto competition winner. The concert marks a highlight of the young musicians’ 60th...
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Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Anchorage Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Anchorage Awards!. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. This year the BroadwayWorld Regional Awards were bigger and better than ever, including over 100 cities across America, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, and Asia!
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This No-Frills Alehouse In Alaska Will Serve You The Best Clam Chowder Of Your Life
There’s something about walking into Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse that feels like discovering a secret Anchorage treasure hiding in plain sight on 6th Avenue. The stone-faced exterior with its burgundy awning might not scream “life-changing seafood experience awaits,” but that’s exactly what makes this place magical.
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Kwanzaa celebration held in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Kwanzaa celebrations have started, including here in Alaska. Friday evening, on the first day of the holiday, Anchorage’s Sankofa Dance Theatre held a celebration. The group’s director, Jonnie Wright, said Kwanzaa is an exciting time for him. “It brings the community together,” he said....
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Mountain View restaurant to close on New Year’s Eve
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage’s only German restaurant is getting set to close its doors on New Year’s Eve following the death of its owner earlier this month. Known as “Uncle Bill,” Bill Ho’Opai died of a heart attack on Dec. 6 at the age of 72.
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Ring in 2026: Downtown Anchorage New Year’s Eve Celebration
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Get ready to welcome 2026 with a bang! The Anchorage Downtown Partnership is inviting the community to its annual New Year’s Eve Celebration, featuring a headlining performance by Black Barrel and the Bad Men. This free, family-friendly event will transform the Chinook Lot, located at...
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Fresh snowfall brings more winter fun for Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Heavy snowfall has brought fresh powder to Kincaid Park, providing new opportunities for winter fans to get out and enjoy the season. “All of the trails are in great shape now,” said Kikkan Randall, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist and Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage executive director.
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8 Unassuming Restaurants In Alaska With Outrageously Delicious Burgers
Looking for amazing burger joints in Alaska that don’t show off?. These 8 humble eateries serve up jaw-dropping burgers that will make your taste buds do a happy dance!. 1. Alaskan Burger & Brew (Anchorage) From the outside, this green-roofed building with its wooden fence might not catch your...
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The French Toast At This Retro Diner In Alaska Is So Good, You’ll Wish You Lived Next Door
There are moments in life when a single bite of food can make you seriously consider uprooting your entire existence just to be closer to the source of that transcendent flavor. That’s the dilemma you’ll face after tasting the French toast at Sami’s City Diner in Anchorage.