Protests and politics. Wilderness and wildlife. Historic disasters and everyday joys. In 2025, Anchorage Daily News photographers captured much of what makes Alaska unique.
Three full-time staffers work at the state’s only facility authorized to rehabilitate stranded or injured otters, seals, birds, even a rare walrus — lovable creatures only briefly in their hands.
Thursday’s show was the last outdoor summer concert hosted by the Anchorage Concert Association. Anchorage musicians Rosie Rush and Medium Build performed.
Under bluebird skies, the mushers competing in the 2023 Iditarod waved to spectators and were cheered on by fans during their 11-mile tour through Anchorage.
All proceeds from the show will be donated to Let Every Woman Know-Alaska, a nonprofit that offers women resources to help prevent gynecologic cancers.
“Every time we host this event it brings tears to my eyes,” said Celeste Hodge Growden, Alaska Black Caucus president/CEO. Saturday’s event was aimed at connecting kids with law enforcement in a positive environment.
Spenard 2nd Saturday is a recurring community event that strives to celebrate local businesses, champion creatives and give back to the Anchorage community, said Sirsha McPeek, the event’s coordinator.
It was the first Alaska-breeding godwit chick to be tracked making the migration. Researchers hope data from this study will help answer questions on why godwit population is declining.
The first community fridge in the city — offering food to community members,
free of charge — relies on grassroots activists to run the operation and local
donors to provide food and supplies.
Denali’s sled dogs aren’t built for speed, but their work is important, said the
park’s kennels manager. The future of the program wasn’t always certain,
however.
Waffles and Whatnot is opening a second location in the next month and was
featured on an episode of “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” that premiered Friday.
The restaurant’s journey has been filled with ups and downs.
