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Good afternoon. It's Wednesday, April 1.

In today's newsletter:

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski called on Alaska lawmakers to adopt a long-term fiscal plan amid shrinking federal budgets and dramatic swings in oil prices during her annual address to the Legislature in Juneau.
The family of a North Slope oil field worker who died in a construction incident nearly two years ago is suing companies they say were negligent in his death.
Statistics from the municipality show it's possible Anchorage is losing out on as much as $10 million in tax revenue a year due to improperly exempt properties.

You're likely familiar with the feeling of "needing vacation from your vacation." But in all seriousness, you might just need to adjust your zeitgebers. These are the environmental cues that tell our bodies to wake up, go to bed, eat and exercise. When those cues are not aligned with our circadian rhythms, we can feel off. Here's how to feel less exhausted during your next vacation.

Anchorage weather

It's sunny again today with a high around 36 degrees. We should continue to see mostly clear skies on Thursday and Friday, but the forecast calls for increasing clouds and a chance of snow on Saturday. Daytime highs will rise into the high 30s over the next couple of days.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Murkowski calls on Alaska lawmakers to adopt a 'legitimate fiscal plan' →

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican who has long been open to criticizing President Donald Trump and other members of her party, said that Alaska lawmakers can't count on war-driven oil price increases to cover the state's structural deficits in the long run.

Family sues over death of North Slope oil field worker →

Adam J. Trujillo, 23, an employee for Chosen Construction, died in June 2024 when he was crushed between two pieces of an emission stack that was being assembled.

Assembly requests audit of tax-exempt properties in Anchorage →

The Anchorage Assembly voted in support of a resolution that requested a comprehensive review of fully-tax exempt properties in the city and that staff begin a five-year audit cycle.

Fire Island Bakeshop and Altura Bistro chef-owner earn James Beard Award nominations →

Chef Nathan Bentley was named a finalist after being honored as a semifinalist in 2022, 2023 and 2024. This is the first finalist nod for Fire Island.

Judge declares second mistrial in deadly Unalaska cliff crash case →

An Anchorage judge declared a second mistrial in the case of an Unalaska man charged with causing the 2019 deaths of two teenage girls who were killed when the truck he was driving plunged over the side of a cliff, mirroring the outcome of a trial held a year ago.