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Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, August 7. |
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In today's newsletter:
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Anchorage businesses are less confident than they have been since the pandemic, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, federal layoffs and cuts to grants weigh on their outlook, according to a new survey.
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Federal officials have fined the state $4.6 million for its high error rate in delivering food assistance to Alaskans in need.
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Though it was overshadowed by a vote on education funding, Alaska lawmakers' vote to override a veto of a bill designed to compel information about oil tax settlements could be more significant for state revenues in the long run.
Every week, people line up in a Chicago neighborhood for their turn to take home a hand-drawn portrait that might look like them. Or, it might not. For $5, a man who discovered he had a talent for truly terrible portraiture will turn their likeness into a sketch that's disproportionate, sometimes awkward and usually unflattering — yet charming. |
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Anchorage weather
It's cloudy and rainy today with a high around 64 degrees. Looking ahead, the forecast calls for continued rain on Friday and heading into the weekend, with daytime temperatures hovering in the mid-60s.
Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today.
— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com
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Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States |
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