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Good afternoon. It's Friday, Feb. 27.

In today's newsletter:

  • A Northwest Alaska court administrator has raised concerns about a state investigation into the conduct of a Nome judge who has been on leave for nearly a year.

  • Cook Inlet Housing Authority plans to build a new apartment complex in Airport Heights for aging adults in Anchorage, making use of looser zoning rules the municipality has adopted over the last year.

  • The Municipality of Anchorage more than doubled the number of people it pays to clean up and maintain the city's vast greenbelt, along with public lands.

The always busy Fur Rendezvous kicked off this week and continues for two weekends, but that's not all there is to do around Anchorage these days. Get out and enjoy live music, a celebration of Celtic heritage, the Junior NYO Games and more. Check out some of the highlights here.

Anchorage weather


It's sunny today with a high around 6 degrees. Looking ahead to the weekend, we'll be enjoying more sunny skies, and daytime highs will remain in the single digits before gradually climbing back up into the low teens next week. 

Here's what else is making headlines in Alaska today.

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Court administrator questions handling of investigation into Nome judge who's been on paid leave for nearly a year →

An investigation by the Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct has probed the judge's behavior. A top Nome-area court official says the investigation was flawed.

Cook Inlet Housing Authority plans 72-apartment complex for older people in Airport Heights →

The project, planned for a roughly 4-acre piece of undeveloped land the organization owns north of DeBarr Road, will add density to the neighborhood.

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City doubles trash cleanup efforts on public lands and trails →

Trash in Anchorage parks and trails is a perennial source of controversy and consternation, particularly when it is connected to large outdoor homeless camps.

Dunleavy backs bill to require changes to net metering for Railbelt utility customers →

The bill would significantly change how Railbelt customers who generate renewable energy, including solar and wind, are credited for the power they send back to the grid.

Ready to Rondy? Here are highlights of Anchorage's winter carnival →

While Alaska's trapping and sled-racing lifestyles are still featured in the two-week event, there's much more.

Longtime Alaska investigative journalist Richard Mauer dies →

In Alaska, Mauer became known for his sharp coverage of powerful people and institutions. He was 76.

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State House advances bill to boost free legal aid for vulnerable Alaskans →

Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare an emergency →

Bill Clinton opens congressional deposition saying he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes →

Fossil fuel giant wins $370M US tax break for burning natural gas as an 'alternative fuel' →

Alaska gardening: If you're ready for roses, here are tips for purchasing and planting →

Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon →

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