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Good afternoon. It’s Wednesday, July 16.

In today's newsletter:

Alaska’s Sen. Lisa Murkowski was one of three Republicans who voted against proceeding with an effort to claw back $9 billion in previously appropriated funds, including funding for public broadcasting.
The Anchorage Assembly narrowly voted to approve a new measure adding criminal penalties for camping on public lands, after extensive revisions to the proposal and hours of heated public testimony in recent weeks.
Erin Ggaadimits Ivalu Gingrich, an Anchorage carver and interdisciplinary artist, is one of five Native American or First Nations artists selected for the prestigious 2025 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship.

The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth is a 54-pound rock named NWA 16788, and it just sold for over $5 million. The buyer at the auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York was not identified.

Anchorage weather

It's mostly cloudy today with a chance of rain and a high near 68 degrees. We'll see similar conditions tomorrow and Friday, with overcast skies and varying chances of precipitation. Daytime temperatures will be in the mid- to high 60s for the next few days.

Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today.

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Murkowski among 3 Senate Republicans opposing Trump effort to claw back federal funds for public media and more →

President Donald Trump is asking Congress to rescind billions in previously approved funding for foreign aid and public media in an effort to cut the federal budget. The Senate has until Friday to adopt the rescission bill or the request lapses and the funding stands.

Using ‘subsistence research’ to develop her works, Alaska carver receives prestigious fellowship →

Gingrich uses basswood, paint and beads to create each sculpture. Connecting with the land helps give her inspiration for her art. Subjects of hers include salmon, seals, ptarmigan, caribou and many more Alaska animals.

Anchorage Assembly narrowly approves new criminal penalties for homeless camping →

Backers say the measure is designed to prevent entrenched camps in sensitive areas such as parks or near schools and roadways. But critics say that it criminalizes homelessness and is an insufficient solution to the problem.

Trump signs into law bills long sought by Alaska congressional delegation to benefit Alaska Natives →

One of the new laws eliminates the requirement that Alaska Native village corporations hold some land in federal trust in case a new corporation is created. The other allows Alaska Natives who are “aged, blind or disabled” to exclude certain incomes when calculating their eligibility for federal benefits.

Alaska Board of Game approves revived program for culling bears on caribou grounds →

The controversial program, aimed at boosting the population of a struggling caribou herd in Western Alaska, had been halted by court rulings because of legal flaws. (via Alaska Beacon)

Anchorage’s Adam Hendrix finishes 6th at World Series of Poker’s Main Event →

The poker professional navigated a field of 9,735 players to land at the tournament’s final table, and will earn $1.9 million for his sixth-place finish.

More from the ADN

Trump administration freeze of millions for adult education prompts layoffs and cuts in Alaska →

NOAA was developing a tool to help communities prepare for extreme rainfall. Trump officials stopped it. →

Trump slams supporters as ‘weaklings’ over what he now calls the ‘B.S.’ Epstein hoax →

Native American teens kayak major U.S. river to celebrate removal of dams and return of salmon →

Alaska Sports Notebook: Anchorage Bucs claim 2nd straight Mayor’s Cup →

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