And: Fairview residents surprised by proposed behavioral health treatment center
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Good afternoon. It’s Monday, May 4.

In today's newsletter:

  • Alaska lawmakers narrowly voted to sustain Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a sweeping elections reform bill. Two Republicans changed their votes to side with the governor. 

  • Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has asked for a pause on a new behavioral health center proposed for the Fairview neighborhood after pushback from residents and elected officials.

  • A heli-ski guide and outdoor instructor who was caught in an avalanche while working in the northern Chugach Mountains last week died three days later, according to the company he worked for.

Science writer Ned Rozell recently wrote his last column for the Alaska Science Forum. He's been the author of this column since Bill Clinton was president and the Montreal Expos were hitting home runs at Olympic Park. In his farewell, Ned remembers the many stories and adventures of his 30-year career.

Anchorage weather


It's rainy and overcast today with a high around 50 degrees. Looking ahead, the forecast calls for rain through the rest of the week, with daytime highs ranging from the mid-40s to the low 50s over the next several days.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Alaska lawmakers fall 2 votes short of overriding Dunleavy’s veto of election bill →

The bill would have made sweeping reforms to Alaska's election system, putting in place a new ballot tracking and curing system, creating a rural liaison position and allowing the Division of Elections to more easily remove voters who have left the state from voter rolls, among other provisions.

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Photos: UAA celebrates Class of 2026 at spring commencement →

The university celebrated the accomplishments of 1,647 certificate, undergraduate and graduate students during Sunday’s ceremony.

Fairview residents surprised by proposed behavioral health treatment center →

Wasilla-based True North Recovery plans to expand its services to Anchorage using federal grant money held by the municipality.

Alaska heli-ski guide caught in northern Chugach avalanche dies from injuries →

Dylan Lenzie was heli-ski guiding for Crown Mountain Guides in the area of Gannett Glacier, south of Knik Glacier, on Wednesday when the avalanche occurred.

Alaska lawmakers scrutinize Dunleavy’s attorney general appointee ahead of confirmation vote →

Alaska lawmakers pressed attorney general appointee Stephen Cox on his understanding of the state’s constitutional right to privacy and handling of voter data.

With one of two wells drilled, Hilcorp to pull out of Yukon Flats →

A major oil exploration effort in the Yukon River watershed that prompted tribal opposition is coming to an end without an announcement of any major petroleum discoveries. (via Northern Journal)

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School cellphone bans have little effect on test scores or attendance, study finds →

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