Is Sarah Palin really a contender in Alaska's U.S. House race?

Also: A "unique atmospheric sight" over Palmer, and Alaska Native models walk the red-carpet Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( [Anchorage Daily News]( Support independent reporting on what Alaskans care about most. [Subscribe today.]( Good afternoon. It’s Friday, April 8. In today's newsletter: - As some question her commitment, Sarah Palin says she’s never left Alaska. - Alaska Native fashion designers and models take the spotlight in an Anchorage Museum show. - Trailblazing Alaska politician Arliss Sturgulewski dies at 94. The weekend's almost here, and our [events guide]( is packed with things to do. The Anchorage Symphony Orchestra is having its season finale, Arctic Valley’s Merry Marmot Spring Festival is back, there's a comedy festival happening at various spots around town, and more. ☁️ Anchorage weather Cloudy and a little cooler today, with a high in the high 30s and a chance of snow. This weekend is expected to be sunny, with highs staying in the 30s. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Elizabeth Harball, eharball@adn.com [As some question her commitment, Palin says she’s never left Alaska ]( [As some question her commitment, Palin says she’s never left Alaska]( Veterans of Alaska elections say Sarah Palin’s bid for U.S. House shouldn’t be counted out. But they also say that her profile, and Alaska’s politics, have changed since she was elected governor in 2006. [Read More]( [Alaska Native fashion designers and models take the spotlight in Anchorage Museum show]( [Alaska Native fashion designers and models take the spotlight in Anchorage Museum show]( The Anchorage event, part of the annual Arctic Encounter Symposium, combined traditional and contemporary designs. [Read More]( [Trailblazing Alaska politician Arliss Sturgulewski dies at 94]( [Trailblazing Alaska politician Arliss Sturgulewski dies at 94]( Raising a young son after her husband died in a plane crash, Arliss Sturgulewski became involved in Anchorage politics in the 1970s and later served as a state senator for more than a decade, shaping important institutions of modern Alaska with a collaborative, moderate approach. [Read More]( [A ‘unique atmospheric sight’ that streaked across the sky over Palmer draws speculation, and a simple explanation]( [A ‘unique atmospheric sight’ that streaked across the sky over Palmer draws speculation, and a simple explanation]( Alaska State Troopers and a meteorologist with the National Weather Service say that what people saw streaking across the sky over Palmer early this morning was likely a condensation trail from an airplane that was illuminated by the rising sun. [Read More]( [Preliminary Anchorage election results Thursday show Weddleton losing to Sulte by a greater margin]( [Preliminary Anchorage election results Thursday show Weddleton losing to Sulte by a greater margin]( Assembly incumbent John Weddleton on Thursday called his chances “a long shot” and said he’s proud of the work he has done while representing South Anchorage. While he said he is not yet conceding, he also said the numbers are “pretty clear." [Read More]( More from the ADN [Police investigate 2 separate threats involving guns on high school campuses in Anchorage and Eagle River]( [Police investigate 2 separate threats involving guns on high school campuses in Anchorage and Eagle River]( [Read More]( [Missile kills dozens of evacuees at Ukrainian train station crowded with women and children]( [Missile kills dozens of evacuees at Ukrainian train station crowded with women and children]( [Read More]( [Russian aggression casts long shadow at global Arctic conference in Anchorage]( [Russian aggression casts long shadow at global Arctic conference in Anchorage]( [Read More]( [Teacher at Anchorage’s West High receives $25K national educator award in surprise ceremony]( [Teacher at Anchorage’s West High receives $25K national educator award in surprise ceremony]( [Read More]( [Alaska redistricting board settles on 2 options for state Senate map in Anchorage]( [Alaska redistricting board settles on 2 options for state Senate map in Anchorage]( [Read More]( [Anticipating a busy election season, Alaska constitutional convention opponents launch early campaign]( [Anticipating a busy election season, Alaska constitutional convention opponents launch early campaign]( [Read More]( [Springtime is taking hold, so plan and plant accordingly]( [Springtime is taking hold, so plan and plant accordingly]( [Read More]( The ADN relies on readers like you. [Get digital access to the ADN for about $4 per week]( and help us cover the news that matters most here in Alaska. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News 300 W 31st Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99503