Alaska Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize a strike

And: In mayoral debate, candidates trade punches over Bronson’s record and Assembly’s role in it ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Today's sponsor: [Today's sponsor: Matson]( Good afternoon. It’s Wednesday, Feb. 14. In today's newsletter: - Flight attendants with Alaska Airlines voted this week [to authorize a strike]( for the first time in more than 30 years. - The four main candidates for Anchorage mayor sparred over the Bronson administration’s record during a forum, [clashing over who bears responsibility]( for worsening problems like homelessness, housing and snowplowing. - State legislators have heard strong opposition to Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s three [executive orders that would eliminate boards]( regulating barbers, midwives and massage therapists, among other professions. If you've procrastinated this Valentine's Day in picking up a token of your feelings for a special someone, you're not alone. For a day meant to celebrate romance and the depths of feeling we have for loved ones, a large portion of[Valentine’s shopping is done at the last minute](. Data shows that on Feb. 14, procrastination goes hand in hand with chocolate and flowers. Anchorage weather It's sunny today with a high near 42 degrees. We'll see sunny skies through the end of this week, and the warm trend will continue, with daytime temperatures hovering in the mid-30s. Clouds and a chance of snow will return to the forecast over the weekend. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [Alaska Airlines flight attendants authorize strike for first time in 3 decades →]( The decision raises the stakes in an effort by the attendants to negotiate what they say is their first new contract in a decade. They say Alaska Airlines has awarded large pay increases to pilots but does not even provide a livable wage to some of its flight attendants. ADVERTISEMENT [In mayoral debate, candidates trade punches over Bronson’s record and Assembly’s role in it →]( The forum covered a broad range of policy positions that drew disputes over what has worked during Mayor Dave Bronson’s term and what hasn’t. [Alaska legislators hear vocal opposition to Dunleavy plan to eliminate boards overseeing midwives, barbers and massage therapists →]( Under the governor's executive orders, state departments would take over the regulatory and licensing roles currently conducted by the volunteer boards, which Dunleavy administration officials said would improve efficiency in government. [‘This is bad’: Jurors see interrogation video in which Smith admits dumping body, says he can’t remember killing →]( In a taped interrogation, Brian Smith admitted he woke up to find a body in his truck, but denied any memory of killing Kathleen Jo Henry despite video evidence. [Skier dead, 2 injured in Kenai Peninsula avalanche off Seward Highway →]( A 28-year-old backcountry skier from Anchorage died Tuesday afternoon in an avalanche near the Seward Highway on the Kenai Peninsula and two skiers suffered serious injuries, authorities said. [Polaris and rider who hit sled dog team on Denali Highway charged with reckless driving →]( A Polaris snowmachine tester who struck a sled dog team in December on the Denali Highway, killing three dogs, has been charged with a misdemeanor count of reckless driving. The state filed the charge against the manufacturing company as well. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Backers of Dunleavy’s 2022 reelection plan Supreme Court appeal to halt subpoenas →]( [At least 1 dead, up to 15 injured in shooting after Kansas City celebration marking Chiefs’ Super Bowl title →]( [Federal judge dismisses lawsuit brought by former Alaska Sen. Reinbold against Alaska Airlines →]( [ICE considers mass release of migrants to close budget gap after Republicans killed border bill →]( [Is it true that oysters can be an aphrodisiac? Here’s the science. →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States