And: 40 years after notorious Anchorage murder, Winona Fletcher shares her story
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Good afternoon. It’s Monday, July 14.

In today's newsletter:

  • The federal tax, spending and immigration bill seems likely to complicate efforts to resolve the natural gas crisis in Southcentral Alaska because it quashes Biden-era tax credits that supported wind and solar projects, industry observers say.

  • Winona Fletcher was 14 when she was arrested in a triple homicide in Anchorage and became the youngest female in Alaska to receive a life sentence. In August, a judge will decide if she gets released from prison.

  • The Anchorage Assembly is weighing a proposal to eliminate and modify several regulations affecting in-home nurseries and day care centers for kids, amid a shortage of child care in the city.

For many people, the brain stays logged on after the official workday ends. The mind churns through unclosed tabs, unfinished projects, awkward conversations and more. If your second shift kicks off just when you’re desperate for rest, here’s how you can put an end to it.

Anchorage weather


It's cloudy today with a high near 62 degrees, and rain showers are likely in the early evening. Tuesday will be cloudy with a chance of rain, and the forecast calls for a mix of clouds and precipitation for the rest of the week. Daytime temperatures will hover in the mid- to high 60s for the next few days.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Budget reconciliation bill aids Alaska oil development, but also presents near-term challenges with gas crisis →

With more lease sales on federal land and eased permitting requirements, the law opens the door for potential investment from the oil and gas industry, people familiar with the state’s energy industry say. But whether those companies move through the door is another question due to the enormous cost of development in remote areas of Alaska.

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‘It’s still hard to believe I was the person who did that’: 40 years after a notorious Anchorage triple murder, Winona Fletcher shares her story →

In August, an Anchorage Superior Court judge will resentence Fletcher, who was 14 when she was arrested, based on an appeals court ruling that found judges must consider brain development in young people and other factors when handing out what amount to life sentences to juvenile defendants.

Amid a child care crisis, Anchorage officials are set to vote on loosening day care regulations →

The intent of the ordinance, according to members of Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration, is to reduce regulatory burdens and costs for child care providers to make coverage more affordable and accessible for families.

In court filing, Trump administration hints at a lifeline for embattled Pebble project →

Under President Donald Trump, the EPA is giving its past Pebble decisions another look and negotiating a deal that could end a lawsuit filed by Pebble’s developer — an announcement that’s boosted the company’s stock price. (via Northern Journal)

Court affirms split federal-state salmon management system for Alaska’s Cook Inlet →

The ruling is a win for the National Marine Fisheries Service, and a loss for fishermen who sought federal management of all Cook Inlet commercial salmon harvests because they were dissatisfied with state management. (via Alaska Beacon)

Inmate at Anchorage jail dies while being restrained by guards →

A 53-year-old man died at the Anchorage jail late last week while being restrained by guards, according to the Alaska State Troopers. His death is being investigated by the Alaska Bureau of Investigation.

How a dashed dream in Anchorage helped inspire ESPN journalist Seth Wickersham’s 2nd book →

The longtime football enthusiast turned professional journalist went from being a self-described failed high school quarterback in Alaska to a New York Times bestselling author.

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