For Anchorage’s homeless, staying warm outside is essential — and risky

And: Boeing jet that experienced blowout was restricted amid concerns over warning light ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Today's sponsor: [Today's sponsor: Northrim Bank]( Support independent reporting on what Alaskans care about most. [Subscribe today.]( Good afternoon. It’s Monday, January 8. In today's newsletter: - In Anchorage’s harsh winter temperatures, [unsheltered residents are frequently at risk]( of injury or losing their belongings — and their lives — from fire while trying to stay warm. - The U.S. Supreme Court has [rejected Alaska’s bid]( to revive a controversial proposed copper and gold mine that was blocked by the Environmental Protection Agency. - The Boeing jetliner that [experienced an inflight blowout]( over Oregon was not being used for flights to Hawaii after a warning light that could have indicated a pressurization problem lit up on three different flights. Two hundred and forty-one years ago, a volcano erupted in Iceland, spewing lava and noxious fumes for months. Though it was far away, scientists believe that event had a big impact on Alaska. Researchers have [used tree rings to tell the story]( of how the 1783 Laki volcano eruption left Alaska without a summer. Anchorage weather It's partly sunny today with a high near 27 degrees. Patchy, freezing fog will roll in overnight and hang around for the first part of Tuesday. A chance of snow returns to the forecast last this week, and daytime temperatures will range from the low to high 20s. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [For Anchorage’s homeless, staying warm outside in winter is essential — and risky →]( People often rely on propane heaters and makeshift stoves, or open flame fire pits beside or inside their shelters, methods that fire officials warn can be extremely dangerous. Destructive fires happen commonly in the city’s largest homeless encampments, according to the Anchorage Fire Department. ADVERTISEMENT [U.S. Supreme Court denies Alaska’s bid to revive Pebble mine proposal blocked by EPA →]( The justices did not comment in turning away Alaska’s attempt to sue the Biden administration directly in the high court over its desire to revive the proposed Pebble Mine in the state’s Bristol Bay region. [Boeing jet that experienced blowout was restricted amid concerns over warning light →]( Alaska Airlines decided to restrict the aircraft from long flights over water so the plane “could return very quickly to an airport” if the warning light reappeared, an NTSB official said. Related: [Video shows apparent Alaska Airlines plug door in grass at suburban Portland home]( [New Alaska beer regulations aim to level playing field for small brewers →]( The trade practices regulations would bring Alaska in compliance with federal law. Supporters say they would encourage greater competition for smaller beer manufacturers. [SPONSORED: Alaska’s longest running child development center is a guiding star for sustainable child care →]( Presented by thread: The Providence Center for Child Development shows how quality child care uplifts families, communities and businesses. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Alaska rolls out online food stamp application, hoping to reduce delays amid backlog →]( [Suspect sought after man and child wounded in Anchorage apartment shooting →]( [U.S. company says its moon landing attempt is in jeopardy because of fuel leak →]( [New year, new travel opportunities: Here are some of the best deals on exciting destinations →]( [Vishe’ Rabb’s fabulous season debut propels a UAA women's basketball upset →]( [Lily Gladstone opens Golden Globe victory speech in Blackfeet language: ‘This is a historic win’ →]( 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