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Good afternoon. It’s Wednesday, Oct. 8.

In today's newsletter:

Though a temporary casino in Birchwood remains open, Native Village of Eklutna leaders have paused construction on a large, permanent gaming facility as they determine how a recent federal legal opinion could affect the project.
Alaska's education department is asking the state school board not to pass a controversial regulation change that could limit school funding from local governments, instead asking for the regulations to be sent back to the department for further refinement.
The body of one of three heli-skiers swallowed by a massive avalanche near Girdwood in early March was recovered last week as efforts continue to find the other two men.

Reporters with the analyzed data from over 800 TikTok users to learn how the app turns people into power users, some of whom spend hours per day scrolling. Read what they found here, including advice for how to break a scrolling habit.

Anchorage weather

It's cloudy today with a chance of rain and a high around 56 degrees. We should see mostly sunny skies on Thursday and Friday, with daytime highs ranging from the high 40s to the mid-50s over the next several days.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Birchwood tribal casino expansion pauses after Trump administration revokes legal memo →

Native Village of Eklutna and casino leaders say they remain committed to building at least a 58,000-square-foot facility, the Chin’an Gaming Hall near the Birchwood Airport. Eklutna officials said they were working to “assure clarity” with the federal government over questions about jurisdiction on Native allotments.

Alaska education officials ask for another delay on proposed change to funding regulations →

The Alaska Board of Education and Early Development is scheduled to take action on the proposed change to local contribution regulations during their two-day meeting that starts today.

Body of heli-skier buried in March avalanche near Girdwood recovered as search continues for 2 others →

The three men, all with Minnesota connections, were buried at least 40 feet deep in a massive avalanche in the Chugach Mountains.

Alaska lawmakers question use of state savings for $50 million private equity investment →

Former Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum committed to investing $50 million in state dollars in the fund shortly before his resignation took effect, according to his successor. (via Alaska Public Media)

Court services officer injured in dog attack near Wasilla that leaves 1 animal dead, troopers say →

A state court services officer was attacked by several dogs while serving a misdemeanor summons near Wasilla this week, resulting in one dog being euthanized, Alaska State Troopers said.

More from the ADN

Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging →

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals reliant on immigrant workers →

ICE has kept most offices open during shutdown — but not the one inspecting detention centers →

Comey pleads not guilty as lawyers signal intent to argue the case is politically motivated →

Europe’s high quality of life is getting hard to afford. Just ask France. →

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