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Our reporter in Juneau has wrapped up his coverage for the night of the Alaska Legislature's special session. Here's his latest, headed into the new special session Gov. Dunleavy called to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday. #akleg #aklng
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Tonight on Alaska News Nightly:
On the final day of the legislative special session, debate on the LNG gasline bill continues.
Plus, Anchorage's mayor proposes tax breaks to incentivize new home buying.
Listen here: https://t.co/D8rpjuzWua

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The longest days of the year are here — and Anchorage is making the most of every minute.

This week’s Anchorage Weekender rounds up celebrations, live music, fishing, rodeo action and even a few road-trip-worthy events.

☀️📲 See the full Weekender at https://t.co/oq1wXOzoPh

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On this Outdoor Explorer, we'll hear more about a documentary inspired by Tolkien's works that explores a National Park Ranger's journey through the Arctic.🔊Listen wherever you get podcasts. Catch Outdoor Explorer on-air Thursdays at 8am on KSKA 91.1 FM.
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Tonight on Alaska News Nightly:

With one day left in the special session, lawmakers struggle to find consensus on a tax break for the Alaska LNG project.

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“If your tax bill is lower for 10 years, then you can put more of your income toward payments on that house,” said Nolan Klouda, policy director for Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. “So it makes it easier to actually get into that house in the first place.” https://t.co/D4giUFsbWL

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Officials say substance use disorders and mental health issues overlap with other challenges, like chronic homelessness and police shootings.

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The National Science Foundation on Thursday reversed a decision to dismantle a sprawling ocean monitoring network after vigorous objections from Democratic lawmakers and scientists.
(Via The Associated Press)
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From Juneteenth to Father’s Day on summer solstice, it's a packed weekend. The Anchorage Weekender rounded up six events in the city and a few festivals in the region.

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Firefighters have significantly slowed the spread of a wildfire that broke out Wednesday night on the Kenai Peninsula in Sterling.

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Many villages only get one or two fuel deliveries by barge each year, so high spring prices due to the war with Iran are mostly locked in, even after a tentative peace deal brought some relief to global oil markets.

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The allergy is not to salmon itself, but to a common parasite in the fish and other seafood. The parasite is likely becoming more common due to climate change.

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The Division of Elections can’t add “good faith” to the Constitution’s list of U.S. Senate candidate qualifications, the Legislature’s legal advisor says.

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The bills span a wide range of topics, from education to corporate taxes to artificial food dyes. Any bills Dunleavy vetoes could be subject to an override vote on Friday.

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Members of the Senate’s controlling majority caucus canceled meetings Wednesday and debated behind closed doors.
(Via Alaska Beacon)
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Tonight on Alaska News Nightly:

The deadline nears for Gov. Dunleavy to veto or sign into law some two dozen pieces of legislation.

Plus, birders and biologists convene on the Kenai Peninsula to learn about loons.

Listen here: https://t.co/gyxzql2qwb

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District officials say declining enrollment and state funding has not kept pace with skyrocketing costs has lead to millions in budget shortfalls.
(Via Alaska Beacon)
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This budget year, our community stepped up and we are ending fiscal 2026 100% community-funded 🎉

Every extra gift before June 30 gives us more strength to keep creating trusted local news and stories, for Alaskans, by Alaskans.

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The Trump administration shared the details of the preliminary agreement to end the war with Iran on Wednesday, as President Trump took questions at a press conference at the G7 summit.

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Mat-Su voters will not see a new trio of tax proposals on the ballot in November after the Assembly rejected the measures during a meeting Tuesday.
(Via Mat-Su Sentinel)
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