Alaska Permanent Fund trustee resigns after email leak that raised ethical concerns

And: Man challenges federal stalking conviction citing Alaska federal judge’s misconduct ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, July 25. In today's newsletter: - A man convicted in Alaska federal court of cyberstalking this summer [wants his conviction thrown]( out on grounds that the judge's court was too compromised by judicial and prosecutorial misconduct for the trial and its outcome to remain valid. - Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. trustee Ellie Rubenstein said[she is resigning]( following leaked emails in April that raised concerns about her ethical conduct. - According to two international ratings agencies, the Municipality of Anchorage [has some significant financial problems]( but is generally in stable economic shape. Competitions have technically already begun, but the official Opening Ceremonies for the 2024 Summer Olympics are tomorrow. Held in Paris, these are the first Olympics since 2018 with fans fully in attendance. From the schedule and how to watch to new sports and athletes to keep an eye on, here's [your guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics](. Anchorage weather It's mostly cloudy today with a high near 67 degrees and a slight chance of isolated rain showers. Rain is likely on Friday, but we should see a mix of clouds and sun over the weekend. Daytime temperatures will range from the low to mid-60s over the next few days. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [In sign of growing legal fallout, man challenges federal stalking conviction citing Alaska federal judge’s misconduct →]( The case is the first of what will likely be many challenges to court cases adjudicated by former U.S. District Judge Joshua Kindred, who resigned [amid a maelstrom of allegations]( that he’d fostered a hostile, inappropriate work environment for his staff and conducted a sexual relationship with a female law clerk. ADVERTISEMENT [Alaska Permanent Fund trustee Ellie Rubenstein resigns after email leak →]( Also at their quarterly meeting, the Permanent Fund board members contentiously elected a new chair and vice chair in a move that one trustee labeled as “a coup.” [Anchorage sees strong bond sale despite credit downgrade and warnings about ‘weakened financial management’ →]( That determination may have had little to no financial impact on the city’s latest bond sale, which saw strong interest from buyers. [NORAD says it tracked Chinese and Russian military planes off Alaska →]( Two Chinese and two Russian long-range bombers were tracked flying over international waters near Alaska and U.S. and Canadian fighter jets were sent up in response, their joint aerospace command said. [Klondike Highway closed by landslide →]( A major landslide this week has prompted the closure of the South Klondike Highway, blocking one of several routes used by travelers in and out of Alaska and stranding some visitors. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Kroger and Albertsons merger on hold until Denver court rules on lawsuit →]( [Former Alaska Rep. LeDoux’s election misconduct trial delayed until November →]( [Mayor LaFrance appoints Office of Management and Budget director →]( [Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting presidential race →]( [Anchorage Bucs rally late to top Glacier Pilots, win Mayor’s Cup →]( [Move over, salmon: There’s a new top fish of the Northwest’s Columbia River →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States