News for Community

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – This summer, the Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) will unveil three new powerful exhibitions honoring the resilience, artistry, and living histories of Alaska’s First Peoples. Among the extraordinary highlights is the arrival of the world’s only known Dena'ina ground squirrel parka, on special loan from the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York.The parka, ...read more

Local comedian brings laughter and mental health awareness to the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts in Anchorage beginning June 12 ANCHORAGE, AK — Anchorage native Bradley Butcher is launching a summer comedy series, titled Comedy Up North, presented in partnership with the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts in the Sydney Laurence Theatre. The series is bringing nationally touring ...read more

The Anchorage School District offers juniors and seniors opportunities to experience an internship in specific career and technical education (CTE) fields. Students participating in the internship program must meet specific guidelines and then be partnered with a business that is interested in providing internship experience over the summer. The mentor (business partner), the student, and the CTE ...read more

Anchorage, AK – May 1, 2025 – The Anchorage Concert Association is excited to announce the return of Rock the Hill, now expanded to a two-day summer celebration at Hilltop Ski Area, July 18–19, 2025. After selling out last year, this homegrown festival is back — bigger, better, and ready to showcase the best in Alaskan music, food, and outdoor fun.  Set at the foothills of the Chugach Mountains, ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2025   ANCHORAGE CHAMBER ANNOUNCES ANNUAL CITYWIDE CLEANUP & KICKOFF! May 3 through May 31, 2025   ANCHORAGE - The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2025 Citywide Cleanup presented by Matson, May 3rd through May 31st. Each year, thousands of volunteers throughout the Municipality of Anchorage unite to collect and dispose of ...read more

Alaskans statewide benefitted from contributions of $219,399.78 from First National Bank Alaska and its employees during January through March 2025. This total includes investments in Alaska communities made in the form of charitable gifts and community sponsorships.   “I learned early on that First National succeeds only when Alaskans and the communities they live in prosper as well,” said ...read more

Global Credit Union Foundation Gives $115,000 to Local Nonprofits Anchorage, AK – The Global Credit Union Foundation donated $115,000 to community nonprofits in Alaska, Arizona, and California as part of its 2025 quarterly distribution of funds to its nonprofit partners in areas served by the credit union.  "We collaborate with these nonprofits because we have witnessed the positive impact ...read more

Looking to streamline your business operations? MCAC is an Anchorage-based accounting and consulting firm currently taking on new clients. We specialize in internal audits, financial systems, streamlining accounting processes and operational consulting for Alaska’s retail, real estate, and Native corporate sectors. If you're growing, restructuring, or need expert support navigating compliance ...read more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two influential Alaska Native leaders — one emerging, one established — were recently honored by the Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) Board and Staff for their dedication to preserving and uplifting Alaska Native cultures. During the ANHC’s Spring Brunch celebration last month, West Anchorage High School junior Miley Amisiimaq Kakaruk and former CIRI President and CEO Roy ...read more

KODIAK, Alaska ? Alaskans in four Tribal communities on Kodiak Island will receive lifechanging broadband service, thanks to a Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 grant funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The collaboration, named Project Nunapet, between Old Harbor Native Corporation and Alaska Communications will install a middle mile ...read more