What's behind the apparent drop in Anchorage outdoor deaths?

And: With hope fading for more state education funding, Alaska’s rural schools prepare for difficult cuts ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Today's sponsor: [Today's sponsor: Northrim Bank]( Good afternoon. It’s Monday, March 25. In today's newsletter: - Last year, a record 52 homeless people died on the streets of Anchorage. Then, [something unexpected happened]( The deaths slowed and then almost completely stopped. - Administrators of rural Alaska schools said they’re[preparing to make significant cuts]( after the Legislature’s failure to override the governor's veto of a $200 million education bill. - Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy received [gifts worth more than $55,000]( in support of his 2023 hunting activities, according to his recently filed financial disclosure. Over much of their range, boreal owls operate in the dark every night. In the far north, where night will soon be in short supply, nocturnal animals like flying squirrels and owls will need to transition to [going about their business in daylight]( says science writer Ned Rozell. Anchorage weather It's overcast today with a slight chance of rain showers and a high near 43 degrees. The forecast also calls for a slight chance of rain overnight and on Tuesday. Daytime temperatures will hover in the low 40s for most of this week. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [Anchorage hit a record for homeless people dying on the streets. Then something unexpected happened: The deaths almost completely stopped. Why? →]( What accounts for an apparent sudden decrease in outdoor deaths? Is it a sign that Anchorage is doing something right, or a signal of something broken in the reporting process? Homeless service providers, activists and unhoused people themselves all have different thoughts about that. ADVERTISEMENT [With hope fading for additional state education funding, Alaska’s rural school districts prepare to make difficult cuts →]( Some of Alaska's rural school districts say they’re considering cutting sports, staff and programs as they prepare slimmed-down budgets for the coming year. • Related: [Factoring in cost of living, Alaska teacher salaries not competitive compared to national average, UAA study finds]( [Our favorite photos from Alaska March madness →]( Check out these highlights from the past two weekends of the Alaska state high school basketball championships. [Gov. Dunleavy accepted more than $55,000 in hunting-related gifts last year →]( The governor has accepted gifts to support his hunts regularly since he was elected governor, but the value of last year’s hunts exceeds what he’s reported in previous years. [SPONSORED - ‘I’m so glad I did’: Foot care for a pain-free spring →]( Presented by Anchorage Foot & Ankle Clinic: Alaska winters can wreak havoc on our feet, but with a little love we can be comfortable in our own skin. It may be easier than you think. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Drugs valued at more than $1 million found in Fairbanks home, troopers say →]( [With handwritten amendment, Alaska House votes to raise state’s age of consent →]( [What to know as Alaska Airlines unveils new initiatives and changes to rewards programs →]( [Top Boeing executives to exit after years of struggles with safety →]( [ConocoPhillips and Santos officials give glowing assessment of Alaska North Slope prospects →]( [Court agrees to block collection of Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States