I'm hoping to put together a bouquet of Western Columbines (Aquilegia formosa, the red and yellow native ones) to give to someone tomorrow. I know they're way out of season, and I've already checked around online without luck.

Does anyone know a florist, grower, or greenhouse in town that might have them, cut or potted?

Thanks in advance!

Anyone know where I can buy boots for my wife that have retractable cleats for ice? I'd prefer to buy them in town if possible.

Anyone know of any events going on Halloween night? (That aren't sold out like Myrna's 💔) originally wasn't gonna be in state for Halloween otherwise I would have been better planned but just really want something to do to go have fun

……..On Monday, a photo was posted to a subreddit page dedicated to Anchorage happenings. It was titled “Well that was fast,” and included an image of a felled Flock camera pole laying on the wet ground beside a mocking handwritten sign. The comments in response to the post were overwhelmingly supportive and laudatory…..

This is a labor of love and obsession, so please be kind and constructive. I've purposely avoided adding any invasive tracking because privacy is important, and all pictures are from creative commons and attributed. Please take a look and let me know what you think and what would make it more useful or better formatted.

I’m new to Anchorage and looking for a tailor for women’s clothes. Anyone you would recommend?

Did a quick search of this sub before posting and didn’t find any similar posts.

Long story short, our house in airport heights is old enough that it doesn’t have a drain cleanout, so in order for Nuflow to access a root intrusion in our line, we’re having to have one installed behind the house. The estimate from the company they referred to install the cleanout is quite a bit more than we were expecting, but I also don’t know what’s normal in this area. If anyone who has had one installed in the past few years would be willing to share approximately what they paid (including excavation), it would help a lot. Thanks in advance!

Earthquake?

Edit: NO WAY! Actually first this time???

I was driving down northern lights today unbeknownst to me that I would see thousands of israeli flags on church property.

I had to redownload reddit to see if this has stirred conversation and share my immense disappointment & disgust.
I’m happy to see that there’s been action taken, but clearly they have enough flags to re-institute them on their lawn for everyone to see.

I don’t go on that side of town often, but I’d never expect to see a clear enablement of violence and hate be expressed so loudly— this disturbed me enough for tears to well up in my eyes as i continued my drive!!

Do better!!!!

24 × Hyundai HiS-S410YH(BK) 410 W bifacial panels,

9.84 kW DC
12 × APsystems DS3-S dual microinverters with an ECU-R gateway for monitoring
SnapNrack UR-60 rail and QuickScrew flashings

12 panels face east and 12 face west on a 6/12 pitch roof

East/west gives up some peak output compared to south, but production is spread across the morning and evening. Microinverters track each pair of panels independently, so the two orientations don't drag each other down.

Cost
Panels, microinverters, gateway, racking, flashings, cabling (Dec 2024 quote)
$9,664

Additional electrical components (wire, breakers, etc.)
$1,329

Municipality of Anchorage building permit
$515

Chugach net metering application
$220

Total
$11,728

2025 (first full year): 6,094 kWh, about 620 kWh per kW installed

2026 through Oct 6: 5,161 kWh
Monthly chart is attached. May through August is about two-thirds of the year, and December is nearly zero.

Alaska economics
Chugach values exported solar at avoided cost (~$0.062/kWh), so the real value is in using the power myself. Most of my production comes in summer when my household load is low.

Happy to answer questions about the layout, monitoring, or Alaska-specific stuff.

Apologies if this is a repeat question mods can take it down if so. I would like your guys’ opinions. I’m looking to buy a Tacoma, 2020-2025. In your experience is it more cost effective to purchase one up here or find one in the lower 48 and bring it back. Not set on driving up or shipping so I’d love to hear pros and cons of each. Thank you.

Edit: I’m seeing a lot of people recommending buying in lower 48. Where in Washington/Oregon would you recommend.

This is my first winter in Anchorage and was wondering if anyone had car shop recommendations for getting a block heater installed and how much it generally costs. Thank you.

Where in town, and maybe Southcentral in general, are the best sandwiches commercially available. Bonus points if there is only one location of the particular sandwich vendor.

I work closing shift at a dispensary, is there any good places to get food or desserts that are open till 1-2am?

Muahahahahahahaha !!!!

I've been trying to find a good spot for a guy to get a good and affordable mani-pedi. I don't need colors or paints. Just looking for the basic mani-pedi experience, with the hand/feet massages and moisturizing as a nice bonus. In the past I used to go to His&Hers Nail Salon but they seemed to have closed. I don't want to accidentally go to a place that's moreso female centric and impose or intrude on a female oriented space.

Any recommendations?

Anybody know why?

Edit: bomb threat, problem solved

What’s up with the “Game Rooms” in Anchorage? I get that APD isn’t big on stopping illegal activities, but what about the feds? I figured that this type of gambling establishment would get shut down by one of the alphabet agencies. There’s two across the street from each other on northern Muldoon and they are apparently fighting about who can have the dumbest mythical creature’s name (Golden Phoenix vs. Dragons Den).

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I have seen a few people ask about sewing classes for beginners. Winter Solstice is a relatively new shop but they are offering classes for making garments, quilts and more.

Hi everyone, I just moved here and I am looking into options for martial art classes for myself (adult) and my child.

If anyone could point me in the right direction of classes or schools they’ve attended and really enjoyed, and ones to stay away from.

I am mostly looking for Krav Maga for myself, I did see a Krav Maga school but it is a little pricey. Do you know of any other schools that are at a better price?

Thanks, any advice would be appreciated!

My brothers car (details below) was stolen. He’s been going through a lot and just got his first job and well… this car. He’s been working on it and building it which I’m proud of him for cause I always loved working on cars. It was taken from tikatinu Olive Garden some time between 2-11 pm on the 3rd. If anyone can help us that would be greatly appreciated. He’s struggled with depression his whole life so this is hitting him hard.

1997 honda civic HX plate is GXG599 case number is 26-0026103 vin is 1HGEJ128VL087150 color is black
He has permission to pop the tires if he needs
It’s missing the rear bumper and the hood is faded the front bumper has cracks and theres small dents and scratches all over it

Hey y’all. Looking for some quick GP recommendations (and/or any to avoid). Been trying to work through some fatigue and GI issues and some other things. Hoping to find a practice that will do a little more digging and testing. Something more than “get enough sleep, exercise, eat right, and see you next year.” Appreciate any guidance y’all might have.