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Good afternoon. It’s Monday, June 1. |
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In today's newsletter:
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Today is the filing deadline for candidates looking to run in Alaska’s elections, spurring a dash among gubernatorial hopefuls and congressional candidates to finalize the necessary paperwork to appear on August's primary ballot.
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In the wake of a two-year dispute over land use, the Anchorage Assembly has passed an ordinance reaffirming that the retail sale of hay, feed and compost by small-scale farmers is allowed under city code.
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Summer is fully here, and there are a lot of ways to enjoy it, from Fairbanks to Homer and plenty of places in between. Here's your guide to Alaska's summer fairs and festivals for 2026.
Under a growing new reality in Southwest Alaska, a shifting climate is bringing big, sudden changes to the Kuskokwim River and the people who rely on it. As storms become more frequent and intense, their influence on nearby villages has also amplified. Read about how an Alaska research team is seeking answers from a changing Kuskokwim River in the latest Alaska Science Forum column. |
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Anchorage weather
It's mostly sunny today with a high around 60 degrees. Looking ahead, we can expect mostly sunny skies for most of this week. Daytime highs are forecast to climb from the mid-60s into the low 70s by midweek.
Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today.
— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com
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Your guide to Alaska festivals and fairs for 2026 → |
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There are dozens of ways to celebrate summer in all corners of the state. From Salmonfest to the Scottish Highland Games, here's a roundup of many of the fairs and festivals happening this season. |
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