A fast Mount Marathon race hands David Norris his 5th win

And: Dunleavy administration sues federal government in ‘novel’ challenge of lost North Slope oil revenue ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Good afternoon. It’s Friday, July 5. In today's newsletter: - The Dunleavy administration [sued the federal government this week]( arguing that Alaska is owed $25 billion in lost state revenue from the Biden administration’s decision to cancel oil and gas leases on the North Slope. - The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is [building a $70 million skilled nursing facility]( to help relieve pressure at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. - David Norris [won his fifth Mount Marathon]( on July Fourth in Seward, shattering his own race record, while Anchorage’s Klaire Rhodes won the women’s race for the first time. It's the day after July Fourth, which means many of us probably got our fill of hot dogs and chips yesterday. If you're not still working through barbecue leftovers, consider switching up the cuisine with a visit to[this Mediterranean restaurant]( that, like so many hidden gems in Anchorage, is tucked away in a nondescript strip mall. According to food writer Mara Severin, the menu at Meraki Hellenic Grill is a roundup of Greek cuisine’s greatest hits. Anchorage weather It's overcast today with a slight chance of rain and a high near 64 degrees. Rain is likely overnight, and is set to continue through the weekend and into next week. Daytime temperatures will range from the low to high 60s over the next several days. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [Dunleavy administration sues federal government in ‘novel’ challenge of lost North Slope oil revenue →]( A similar lawsuit was filed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy's administration in March, seeking $700 billion for the EPA’s decision to halt the proposed Pebble mine. ADVERTISEMENT [David Norris wins a fifth Mount Marathon, smashing his own record, while Klaire Rhodes claims her first victory →]( Nearly 900 runners participated in the 96th running of the race. Conditions this year favored a fast race, with cool temperatures, dry ground, and almost no wind. • See also: [Complete results for the 2024 Mount Marathon race]( [Alaska tribal health organization is building a $70 million skilled nursing facility to meet demands of an aging population →]( Along with the $257 million expansion of emergency care services at the Native hospital, the nursing facility will help the consortium meet increased demand for care as Alaska’s population continues to age, consortium representatives said. [Trial concludes in challenge to Alaska ranked choice voting repeal petition →]( A decision is expected later this month in a case that could determine whether Alaskans get to vote on keeping the state’s new voting system. [Photos: Crowds celebrate July 4th at Anchorage’s parade and festival →]( The celebration included a parade featuring fire trucks, princesses, invisible dogs, horses, dance and cultural groups and antique vehicles. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [A citizen initiative to limit cruise ships advances in Juneau, while another stalls in Sitka →]( [Motorcyclist seriously injured in downtown Anchorage vehicle collision →]( [Biden’s aging is seen as accelerating, lapses described as more common →]( [Gardening: This contender for No. 1 on the Weed Horror Index is invading Southcentral Alaska →]( [Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States