Searchers find fifth person killed in Wrangell landslide

And: Students file lawsuit against Mat-Su school district over free speech violations ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Today's sponsor: Support independent reporting on what Alaskans care about most. [Subscribe today.]( Good afternoon. It’s Friday, December 1. In today's newsletter: - A new lawsuit filed by two Mat-Su high school seniors contends district officials repeatedly[violated their free speech rights]( this fall, first by an investigation into a protest, and then by blocking all political statements on campus. - A search and rescue team has [found the body of a 65-year-old man]( who had been missing since the Nov. 20 Wrangell landslide that destroyed three homes and killed at least four other people. - The [Anchorage International Film Fest]( kicks off today, with short and feature-length films screening over two weekends. Its director believes this year’s event will set a new standard. The holiday season has arrived, which means the countdown is on to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones this season. Trying to keep your shopping local? Food writer Mara Severin hit the town and compiled [these six great options]( for the Alaska foodie in your life. And if you're already out shopping, check out these[things to do in Anchorage]( this weekend while you're at it. Anchorage weather It's partly sunny today with a high near 29 degrees. We should continue to see partly sunny skies through this weekend before snow returns to the forecast early next week. Daytime temperatures will gradually fall into the low 20s over the next few days. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [Students file lawsuit against Mat-Su school district over free speech violations →]( The suit was filed on behalf of[ two seniors who were questioned by administrators about their role in recent protests as part of an investigation]( It is the second civil rights suit filed in November against the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. ADVERTISEMENT [Searchers find body of missing man 10 days after Wrangell landslide →]( A search team recovered Otto Florschutz’s body on Thursday afternoon. Twelve-year-old Derek Heller, whose family members were killed in the landslide, is still missing. [Anchorage teen’s accused killer on trial 45 years after her death →]( Jurors heard opening arguments this week in the murder trial of defendant Donald McQuade, who is accused of killing 16-year-old Anchorage resident Shelley Connolly in 1978. (via Alaska Public Media) [With ‘Coolest Film Festivals’ honor, Anchorage International Film Fest focuses on quality over quantity →]( In its 23rd year, the festival has become even more alluring after being named one of the “[25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World]( according to Movie Maker magazine. • Related: [Examining how climate change affects Southwest Alaska villages, filmmakers highlight Yup’ik resilience and pride]( [With law enforcement sparse, Alaska villages build safety network for domestic violence survivors →]( The lack of law enforcement in rural Alaska villages puts extra pressure on services in those communities to respond to violence after it happens. A new program is aiming to help victims of violence. (via Alaska Beacon) ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [ADN Politics podcast: Snowplow politics, revisited →]( [With both teams ascending, UAF and UAA expect a competitive Governor’s Cup series this weekend →]( [N.Y. Rep. George Santos removed from Congress after scathing ethics report →]( [What if Donald Trump is convicted? The 2024 Republican convention rules don’t address the issue. →]( [Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, has died at age 93 →]( [Israeli airstrikes on Gaza resume after weeklong truce with Hamas →]( 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