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🌱 Patch AM: Thinking of making Anchorage home? Here’s what to weigh first.
Coming up on the Anchorage Patch calendar: Tennis Open @ East
Coffee in hand, Anchorage? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking of making Anchorage home? Here's what to weigh first.
- Which Anchorage teams are surging as fall sports heat up?
- Anchorage reflects on the lasting civic legacy of Dick Traini.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy with times of rain, with a high of 57 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 63, low: 46.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Benefits of Moving to Alaska: Why It Could Be Your Home (breakingac.com) — If you live in or are considering Anchorage, this guide breaks down how Alaska's largest city blends urban amenities with quick access to mountains, trails, and lakes. It explains statewide perks like no income tax and the Permanent Fund Dividend, while honestly addressing Anchorage's higher costs, winter challenges, and what families should research before committing to life here. 
2. The Rewind: West football rallies past South, UAA volleyball has win streak snapped by nationally ranked foe (adn.com) — Anchorage sports fans get a full rundown this week, from West's comeback win over South and standout Big 8 cross-country and swim results to UAA volleyball's near-upset and upcoming home matches. The digest also highlights Anchorage athletes competing Outside and lists key local games at Kincaid Park, Sullivan Arena, and Anchorage high schools you can attend in the coming days.
3. 'He always had more things he wanted to do': Family and friends remember the life and legacy of Dick Traini (alaskasnewssource.com) — Anchorage is remembering longtime Assembly member Dick Traini, who spent nearly three decades shaping city policies from tougher DUI penalties to dog parks and youth courts. Family, colleagues, and former staff describe his deep accessibility to residents and his focus on service over partisanship, while inviting well-wishers to a September 19 memorial in Palmer honoring his legacy.
4. State-owned gasline corporation says it will continue to pursue Alaska LNG pipeline in 2027 (adn.com) — Anchorage readers should know the state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corp., headquartered here, plans to seek $2.5 million from lawmakers next year to keep the Alaska LNG pipeline effort alive for 2027. The request follows a failed tax compromise in Juneau and comes as a new governor and Legislature prepare to revisit how, or whether, to support the massive project.
📸 Around Anchorage
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Anchorage
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- Tennis Open @ East
West High School Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, 4025 E Northern Lights B
5:00 pm - Flag JV @ Service
West High School Service High School, 5577 Abbott Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, USA
5:30 pm - XC Running Jamboree
Hanshew Middle School Bartlett High School, 1101 Golden Bear Dr, Anchorage, AK 99504\
6:00 pm - Tennis Varsity vs East
West High School West Anchorage High School, 1700 Hillcrest Dr, Anchorage, AK 99
6:00 pm - Flag Varsity @ Service
West High School Service High School, 5577 Abbott Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, USA
7:30 pm - AYDC September Coalition Meeting — Spotlight: FY27 AYDC Annual Plan Presentation and Discussion
Center for Safe Alaskans , 4241 B Street, #100, Anchorage, AK, 99503, United States
1:30 pm - West Volleyball @ Chugiak C JV 6:15, V 7:30
West High School Chugiak High School, 16525 S Birchwood Loop Rd, Chugiak, AK 995
5:00 pm - Open House Family Welcome
Kasuun Elementary Anchorage, AK 99507
5:00 pm - Football JV @ Service
West High School Service High School, 5577 Abbott Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, USA
6:00 pm - Swim Eagle River @ West
West High School Bartlett High School, 1101 Golden Bear Dr, Anchorage, AK 99504\
6:00 pm - XC Run Class Race
West High School Delaney Park, W 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
6:00 pm - Football Varsity @ Service
West High School Service High School, 5577 Abbott Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, USA
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
📣 Anchorage Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This dog was wandering around and followed me home.
She doesn't have tags. Anyone missing her? Update: We were able to reunite her with her person. (Nextdoor Russian Jack Park) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
Found on September 6, 2026 in Anchorage, AK 99508 near East 4th St Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor Upper Northeast)
- Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Wasilla. Apply here.
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Costco Forklift Operator in Houston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anchorage here.
Ok Anchorage! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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