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The state health department has identified more than 200 health clinics, hospitals, tribes and local governments that could get a share of the $272 million in federal funding Alaska received through the newly created Rural Health Transformation Program.
Anchorage is running out of low-cost cemetery space. If approved by the Assembly, a land disposal would permit the creation of a new natural burial site in South Anchorage.
The firm developing the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline has proposed limiting the price for natural gas sold through the pipeline to Alaskans.

There are plenty of summer reading lists out there, but how about one specifically curated for Alaskans? The authors of the more obscure, occasionally profane and entirely odd Alaska history books that historian David Reamer is looking forward to reading include a traveling Japanese artist and a tea-spilling Seward longshoreman.

Anchorage weather

It's partly sunny with a high around 64 degrees, though the forecast calls for increasing clouds and a slight chance of scattered rain showers later today. Looking ahead, rain is likely on Tuesday, while the forecast calls for mostly sunny skies later this week.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Alaska health officials advance over 400 projects for Rural Health Transformation funding →

After sifting through nearly 1,800 funding proposals, state officials narrowed down the potential projects to a list of just over 400 that will undergo further consideration before final funding decisions are made.

Photos: King salmon are starting to show up at Anchorage’s Ship Creek →

The 33rd annual Slam’n Salm’n King Derby began over the weekend in Anchorage. The hatchery-enhanced run of king salmon being caught are returning to their place of birth, the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery.

Assembly to consider natural burial project in South Anchorage →

On Tuesday, the Assembly will hold a public hearing for the project and potentially vote on a land disposal that would kickstart the development of a new cemetery.

1 dead in East Anchorage multi-vehicle crash that partially closed Tudor Road →

Arriving officers determined that an eastbound Ford F-150 pickup rear-ended a Honda Civic, with other vehicles involved in the collision, police said.

Alaska gas pipeline developer offers concession, proposes to cap natural gas costs for residents →

If accepted by legislators, the limit would prevent the cost of gas from rising if the pipeline costs more than expected. (via Alaska Beacon)

• Previous coverage: LNG cost estimate bumps to as much as $55B as lawmakers weigh what comes next in special session

Mat-Su School Board approves concealed carry program for teachers →

The board approved a new program allowing teachers and staff members to carry concealed weapons in schools, provided they meet a series of training requirements and pass two health screenings. (via Mat-Su Sentinel)

More from the ADN

Troopers investigating death of missing Soldotna man as suspicious →

Man missing after Little Willow Creek capsizing is found dead, troopers say →

After trading strikes, Israel and Iran appear to pause attacks →

Yup’ik leader Robert Nick remembered for lifetime of service →

Juneau-Douglas baseball defeats Service in back-and-forth battle for Division I state title →

Raising funds and awareness, 34th Alaska Run for Women draws massive crowd →

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