Texas company in ‘advanced discussions’ on plan to import natural gas to Southcentral

And: Setting nets for 70 years in Anchorage’s shadow, a family witnessed major shifts in Cook Inlet salmon ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Good afternoon. It’s Friday, August 9. In today's newsletter: - A Texas energy company that uses specialized ships to deliver natural gas said this week that it’s engaged in talks with Southcentral Alaska utilities on [a plan to import liquefied natural gas]( into Cook Inlet. - Fred Thoerner is one of[just a handful of commercial fishermen still setting nets]( in the northernmost part of Cook Inlet. His family has witnessed major changes in the fishery and Anchorage's relationship to salmon. - A U.S. Coast Guard cutter on routine patrol around Alaska’s Aleutian Islands [came across a Russian ship]( in international waters but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone, officials said. Flashy hydrangeas — a popular summer plant in the Lower 48 — can also grow just fine in Alaska, says gardening writer Jeff [Lowenfels](. In [his latest column]( [Lowenfel]( explains there are two categories of hydrangeas that do perfectly well in Alaska's climate. Plus —[moose don't seem to like them](. Anchorage weather In a brief break from the rain, it's partly sunny today with a high of 64 degrees. There's a slight chance of rain this afternoon, then precipitation will return in earnest over the weekend and continue into early next week. Daytime temperatures will hover in the low to mid-60s. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, [mpacer@adn.com](mailto:@adn.com) [Texas-based company says it’s in ‘advanced discussions’ with Alaska utilities on plan to import natural gas to Southcentral →]( Excelerate Energy said it's working on a plan to procure and deliver natural gas to Southcentral Alaska to address dwindling gas reserves in Cook Inlet, executives with the company said in a call with financial analysts. ADVERTISEMENT [Setting nets for 70 years in Anchorage’s shadow, a family witnessed major shifts in Cook Inlet salmon →]( Fred Thoerner’s grandparents David and Jean Ring started fishing before statehood. He hopes his daughters will continue the business. It all depends on the fish. [Coast Guard patrol spots Russian military ship off the Aleutian Islands →]( The Coast Guard vessel did not communicate with the Russian ship but followed it as it moved east. [5 things to do in Anchorage this weekend →]( From Stories at the Cemetery to the Blueberry Festival in Girdwood, there's plenty to do in and around Anchorage, both outside and indoors. [Alaska Baseball League championship canceled due to rain; Anchorage Bucs declared league champs →]( The Bucs, who had the league’s best record at 29-12, were declared league champions. The Bucs last won the league title in 2019 and have now won 10 league titles. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [The Perseids are here. Here’s how to see the ‘fireballs’ of summer’s brightest meteor shower →]( [Trump suggests at news conference that he’s open to revoking access to abortion pill →]( [No survivors after plane with 61 aboard crashes and burns in Brazilian residential area →]( [To keep nonmembers out, Costco turns to scanners and photo IDs →]( [Sha’Carri Richardson rallies US in rain-soaked 4x100 relay to win her first Olympic gold medal →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States