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- Alaska election officials have found a Wasilla lawmaker is eligible to run for reelection after several challenges over his membership in a far-right group tied to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
- The Anchorage Assembly, rather than the mayor-appointed Youth Advisory Commission, will now oversee the nomination process for the Assemblyâs youth representative. With virtually no assistance from Mother Nature right now during a spell of hot weather, Alaskans are solely responsible for getting water on lawns, shrubs and plants. Columnist Jeff Lowenfels [takes you through the steps]( of keeping each part of your lawn and garden â even your compost pile â moisturized while we wait for rain.
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Anchorage weather It's mostly sunny today with a high of 79 degrees. Mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-70s will persist this weekend and into next week. ð¥ As things heat up, be aware that Anchorage officials have [banned open fires]( throughout the city as forecasters call for a period of hot, dry conditions that are increasing fire danger throughout Southcentral Alaska. Hereâs what else is making headlines in Alaska today. â Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [Children under 5 are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, but finding a provider in Alaska may be tricky. Hereâs what to know.]( [Children under 5 are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, but finding a provider in Alaska may be tricky. Hereâs what to know.](
More than two years after the pandemic began, the youngest Alaskans are now eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Parents may need to take some extra steps to find an appointment rather than relying on larger clinics, pop-up events or pharmacies. [Read More]( [Wasilla lawmaker eligible to run, Alaska elections office says, after challenge over Oath Keepers membership]( [Wasilla lawmaker eligible to run, Alaska elections office says, after challenge over Oath Keepers membership](
Republican state Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla is eligible to run for reelection, according to the Alaska Division of Elections, which received more than 20 challenges to his candidacy over his affiliation with the far-right Oath Keepers group. [Read More]( [Anchorage Assembly changes how its youth member is picked, drawing criticism from cityâs Youth Commission ]( [Anchorage Assembly changes how its youth member is picked, drawing criticism from cityâs Youth Commission](
Under a new measure, the Anchorage Assembly will oversee nominations for the Assemblyâs youth representative, rather than the mayor-appointed Youth Advisory Commission â a code change opposed by the Assemblyâs most recent youth member and the youth commission. [Read More](
[Alaska Supreme Court considers extent of legal shield for tribal groups]( [Alaska Supreme Court considers extent of legal shield for tribal groups](
The Alaska Supreme Court is considering a case that could redefine the extent of legal protection for corporations jointly operated by Alaska Native tribes, and the verdict could have major implications for the state of Alaska. (From the Alaska Beacon) [Read More]( [Semi truck rollover in Midtown Anchorage leaves traffic light pole blocking C Street]( [Semi truck rollover in Midtown Anchorage leaves traffic light pole blocking C Street](
A crash in Midtown Anchorage this morning left a semitrailer on its side and downed a traffic light pole that was blocking C Street. Minor injuries were reported in the crash between the truck and another vehicle near West Northern Lights Boulevard. [Read More](
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