Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native children with tribal families

West Coast ports have reached a deal​ with labor unions, potentially resolving a dispute whose impacts have rippled out to Alaska's supply chain. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Today's sponsor: [Today's Sponsor: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities]( Support independent reporting on what Alaskans care about most. [Subscribe today.]( Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, June 15. In today's newsletter: - Tribal organizations are hailing [today's U.S. Supreme Court decision]( that preserves the Indian Child Welfare Act. - West Coast ports [have reached a deal]( with labor unions, potentially resolving a dispute whose impacts have rippled out to Alaska's supply chain. - Heading into Juneteenth on Monday, here are [several ways to celebrate]( the holiday in Anchorage. It's salmon season, and the fresh fish landing at local markets inspired two of the ADN's contributing food writers this week. If you want to add pizzazz to your preparation of Alaska's favorite fish, consider [these methods to crisp up the skin on your salmon]( for a satisfyingly crunchy bite, or [this roasted salmon recipe]( to enhance fresh flavors. Anchorage weather We're seeing isolated showers and cloudy skies in Anchorage, accompanied by a high temperature around 60 degrees. Looking ahead, we can expect similar conditions and a slight warmup with daytime highs near 64 degrees Friday and Saturday. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Vicky Ho, vho@adn.com [U.S. Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native children with tribal families →]( The Supreme Court kept intact the system that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children, rejecting a broad attack from some Republican-led states and white families who argued it is based on race. ADVERTISEMENT [West Coast ports reach deal with unions that would end year-long labor dispute →]( If both parties ratify the agreement, it will end a bitter labor dispute that had temporarily shuttered some of North America’s most important ports of entry and delayed shipments to Alaska. [Former state Rep. Chris Tuck to run for Anchorage mayor →]( Tuck is the third person so far to file to run for Anchorage mayor. Former Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance and incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson have also filed. [Alaska Department of Law will review case of tribal police officer who shot man with personal gun →]( The fatal shooting in the Yukon-Kuskokwim community of Chefornak appears to be the first time in recent years that a tribal police officer has killed a suspect. [Here are 6 opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth in Anchorage →]( The holiday will officially be recognized Monday, but most of the events commemorating Juneteenth in Anchorage — including celebrations of Black excellence and culture, and opportunities for education, community gathering and reflection — are scheduled to take place over the weekend. [EPA fines mine outside Juneau for hazardous waste violations →]( The operator of the nation’s largest silver mine was fined $143,124 last month by the Environmental Protection Agency for several violations of federal hazardous waste laws. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Anchorage police investigate fatal shooting in Dimond Boulevard parking lot →]( [Anchorage Assembly members choose election administrator to be next city clerk →]( [South High’s Emily McCutcheon named Alaska’s Gatorade Player of the Year for Softball →]( [U.S. Rep. Peltola breaks with Democrats in efforts to block pistol brace and gas stove regulations →]( [Anchorage man charged with murder in Memorial Day shooting outside hotel →]( [Former Harvard morgue manager stole brains, skin and other body parts to sell them, indictment says →]( The ADN relies on readers like you. [Get digital access to the ADN for as low as $1.99 for the first month]( 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 Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States