Good day Anchorage! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: JBER Library Toddler Tales Storytime and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Anchorage Residents Face Winter Heating Shortages as Enstar Warns of Gas Supply Crisis (news-usa.today) — Anchorage households are being warned that Enstar may face an 18‑day natural gas shortfall this winter, even if temperatures stay normal. Lawmakers heard that no quick pipeline fix is coming, so residents are exploring insulation, heated clothing, and other backup plans as they brace for possible emergency conditions during the coldest months.
2. State prosecutors find Anchorage police officers' May fatal shooting of armed man to be justified (adn.com) — Anchorage residents are learning that state prosecutors have ruled the May police shooting of 33-year-old Emil McCord in East Anchorage justified, meaning the three involved officers will not face criminal charges. The review describes McCord pointing a handgun toward officers before they fired and notes this is one of several recent Anchorage police shootings, fueling ongoing debates about body cameras, internal investigations, and stronger civilian oversight.
3. Tribal Health Consortium takes over Alaska facility (buffalosfire.com) — Anchorage's Alaska Native Medical Center is now owned by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, opening new federal and philanthropic funding options for upgrades. The consortium has already invested hundreds of millions into expanded emergency space, mental health facilities, and is planning more inpatient beds, private rooms, and a helipad to boost local care capacity.
4. Anchorage Wolverines host U.S. national development team in 'a pretty cool moment for Alaska hockey' (adn.com) — Anchorage hockey fans can watch the Wolverines host the U.S. Under-17 National Team Development Program for exhibition games at Sullivan Arena this Friday and Saturday night. The matchup is especially meaningful for Anchorage-born forward Carter Morris, now skating for Team USA after growing up in local youth programs and cheering for the Wolverines. Organizers say it's a rare chance to see future stars and celebrate Alaska's hockey legacy.
5. Moving to JBER? Here is how the Cohen Clinic can help (alaskasnewssource.com) — Military families arriving at JBER can tap Anchorage's Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic for counseling, school-transition support, and even help finding winter gear. Staff explain what emotional warning signs to watch for in kids after a PCS move and how early conversations and psychoeducation can ease the adjustment to Alaska's schools, climate, and community resources.
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