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Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, January 16.

In today's newsletter:

The Biden administration rolled out last-minute plans to add protections for more than 3 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska for subsistence resources.
Anchorage skiers and snowboarders are muddling through a dearth of snow in Southcentral Alaska and unseasonably warm conditions, but opportunities exist for the adventurous.
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race may not be able to run along its usual route this year, due to poor snow and trail conditions amid an exceptionally warm and low-snow winter across much of the state.

Research shows that napping can not only take the edge off a night of inadequate sleep, but also boost our cognitive and learning capabilities. Even a 10-minute nap can have profound effects on our cognition and mood. Follow these tips for taking a better nap, according to researchers.

Anchorage weather

It's partly sunny today with a high near 21 degrees. There's a slight chance of snow on Friday, while the forecast calls for a mix of mostly cloudy skies and snow over the weekend. Daytime temperatures will rise from the 20s into the mid-30s this weekend.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

In its final days, Biden administration pitches sweeping subsistence protections in National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska →

The announcement comes just four days before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office. Trump has said he plans to reverse President Biden’s restrictions on development.

Anchorage skiers and snowboarders are struggling through a poor snow season, but opportunities exist for the adventurous →

Outdoor skating and biking conditions have been excellent, and some areas still have good conditions for alpine skiers despite abnormal levels of snowfall.

The Iditarod is evaluating alternate race routes because of poor trail conditions →

Organizers say they will determine by Feb. 3 whether it’s feasible to run the traditional southern route.

Man shot by police near Midtown spa was out on bail for prior armed robbery →

An Anchorage man shot by police last week as he fled an armed robbery in Midtown was wearing an ankle monitor for a prior charge that he robbed a Spenard restaurant at gunpoint last year, according to police and court records.

Fairbanks bar employee killed in parking lot shooting, police say →

An employee of the Midnite Mine was shot and killed in the parking lot early Wednesday morning, police said. A 21-year-old man was arrested on first-degree murder charges.

More from the ADN

Trump considers executive order to ‘save TikTok’ from ban or sale under U.S. law →

Grace Christian boys embrace the challenge of playing 4A basketball opponents full time →

In Greenland, a cold shoulder for Trump, but curiosity about U.S. ties →

Trump’s pick for energy secretary rejects linking climate change and wildfires →

Don’t wait until Alaska’s wildfire season to learn how to protect your life and property →

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