Iditarod Launches, Winter Storms Hit, and Arena Audit Raises Concerns
Anchorage, AK – March 8, 2026 – The Iditarod kicks off downtown as storms sweep Southcentral and a city audit flags major arena contract issues.
Anchorage, AK – March 8, 2026 – The Iditarod kicks off downtown as storms sweep Southcentral and a city audit flags major arena contract issues.
11:47 PM · Sunday, March 8, 2026 · Anchorage, AK: Clear · Wind 0 mph
Anchorage, AK – March 7, 2026 – School closures, fierce winter weather and debate over the PFD headline a busy week across Anchorage.
11:56 PM · Saturday, March 7, 2026 · Anchorage, AK: 16°F (Light Snow and Fog/Mist) · Feels like 7°F · Humidity 85% · Wind 6 mph
Anchorage, AK – March 6, 2026 – Housing funds, data-center rules, election registration reminders, plus Iditarod and Fur Rondy weekend notes.
11:59 PM · Friday, March 6, 2026 · Anchorage, AK: 28°F (Light Snow and Fog/Mist) · Feels like 21°F · Humidity 86% · Wind 7 mph
Anchorage, AK – March 5, 2026 – Voter registration deadline nears as Special Olympics Winter Games open and invasive plant rules approach soon.
11:59 PM · Thursday, March 5, 2026 · Anchorage, AK: 16°F (Cloudy) · Feels like 10°F · Humidity 52% · Wind 3 mph
Anchorage, AK – March 4, 2026 – Election registration deadline nears, police charge hit-and-run suspect, and UAA hosts Arctic security hearing.
11:51 PM · Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · Anchorage, AK: 1°F (Clear) · Humidity 71% · Wind 0 mph
Anchorage, AK – March 3, 2026 – A major sentence in a 2018 double-shooting case, a notable winter milestone, and a small quake northwest of town.
11:59 PM · Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · Anchorage, AK: 1°F (Clear) · Humidity 60% · Wind 0 mph
Anchorage, AK – March 2, 2026 – A fatal Spenard apartment fire, Fur Rondy history, a small nearby quake, and UAA hoops wrap up the weekend today.
11:52 PM · Monday, March 2, 2026 · Anchorage, AK: -0°F (Clear) · Feels like -8°F · Humidity 65% · Wind 3 mph
Anchorage, AK – March 1, 2026 – Pedestrian safety debate, school budget shakeups, a cold start to March, plus an eagle rescue and a small quake.
11:45 PM · Sunday, March 1, 2026 · Anchorage, AK: -4°F (Clear) · Humidity 70% · Wind 0 mph
11:52 PM · Saturday, February 28, 2026 · Anchorage, AK: -0°F (Clear) · Feels like -8°F · Humidity 54% · Wind 3 mph
Anchorage, AK – February 28, 2026 – Deep cold lingers, Fur Rondy draws crowds downtown, and leaders renew calls for safer, slower streets this weekend.
Anchorage, AK – February 27, 2026 – School board approves deep cuts and closures; Fur Rondy street closures start downtown; mayor grants open March 2.
8:04 PM · Thursday, February 26, 2026 · Anchorage, AK: 9°F (Clear) · Feels like -1°F · Humidity 36% · Wind 6 mph
Anchorage, AK – February 26, 2026 – School board passes major cuts and closures, fierce winds and cold linger, and an APD sergeant faces DUI.
Anchorage, AK – February 25, 2026 – School budget cuts advance with three closures, a 14-year drug sentence, and a small quake southwest of town.