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Your Sunday morning briefing — March 23, 2026
Anchorage Assembly Votes on New Downtown Development
A proposed mixed-use development near Ship Creek moved forward this week, with plans for retail, housing, and public green space slated for a 2027 groundbreaking.
Record-Breaking Aurora Display Lights Up the Valley
An unusually strong solar storm last Tuesday produced some of the most vivid aurora displays seen in years, with Kp indices hitting 7. Photographers reported stunning green and purple curtains visible right from downtown.
Coastal Trail Reopens After Winter Maintenance
The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is fully open for spring, with fresh signage and improved rest areas. Parks & Recreation officials expect heavy weekend traffic as daylight hours increase.
Snow City Cafe — Downtown Anchorage
A true Anchorage institution. Snow City has been serving legendary breakfasts since 1998, and on any given Saturday morning you’ll find a line of locals happily waiting outside. Their house-made biscuits and the reindeer sausage scramble are worth every minute of the wait.
Anchorage Craft Beer Festival
Dena’ina Center · 3pm–9pm · Featuring 30+ Alaska breweries
Sunday Farmers Market (Opening Weekend)
3rd Avenue · 10am–3pm · First market of the spring season
Alaska Symphony: Spring Concert
Atwood Concert Hall · 7:30pm · Featuring Alaskan composers
Anchorage Running Club — Spring Kick-Off 5K
Kincaid Park · 9am · Free, all paces welcome
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