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Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, August 6. |
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In today's newsletter:
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Consumer confidence in Anchorage plunged to its second-lowest point on record last year after a long spell of outmigration, while employment growth is lagging after federal job losses, according to a report on the city’s economic health.
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The Anchorage Assembly called off a proposed investigation into member George Martinez’s municipal travel records, a move that halts attempts to potentially remove him from the body.
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A North Pole woman was sentenced to 21 years in prison for selling a fatal dose of fentanyl in 2022. She was one of dozens charged in what authorities have said was the most expansive drug trafficking ring in state history.
Scrolling endlessly to unwind? It could be making you feel worse. A new study finds that spending more time on the internet can make you feel grumpier and more stressed. But there are ways you can cut back. Learn more here. |
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Anchorage weather
It's mostly cloudy today with a chance of rain and a high around 64 degrees. The forecast calls for a mix of clouds and rain on Friday, and mostly cloudy skies over the weekend. Daytime highs will climb into the mid-70s starting on Saturday.
Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today.
— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com
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Report: Anchorage economy faces headwinds but also opportunity with JBER investments → |
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The healthcare, logistics and construction sectors are growing, even as employment in the oil industry, long a mainstay of the Anchorage economy, has dropped in the city. |
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• Crossword: The timeless word challenge.
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