AROUND ALASKA: Sparktacular Canceled, New Recruits, and Aurora Plane!

The 2025 Sparktacular at UAF, scheduled for New Year’s Eve, has been officially canceled. The event was initially postponed due to extreme cold, but sponsors have now decided not to hold the show at all. Organizers hope for better conditions for Sparktacular 2026.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking public input on the 2026 statewide stocking plan. Approximately 7 million fish will be released at hundreds of locations across Alaska. Comments are open through January 31.

The Anchorage Fire Department has welcomed 22 new recruits to its fire academy. These trainees have begun their 18-week journey to becoming fully certified firefighters…

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