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Nation/World

Trump rally shooting a security ‘failure,’ Homeland Security chief says

By Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti, The Washington Post●

Anger and anxiety course through the Republican Party as convention opens

Rifle used by Trump rally shooter bought by his father 11 years ago, person familiar says

Politics

Alaska Legislature

Blood Bank of Alaska unsure how to fully fund testing lab after Dunleavy veto

By Sean Maguire●

Gov. Dunleavy signs crime package into law with tougher sentences to combat fentanyl crisis

Judge Kindred’s resignation leaves Alaska with just one active federal judge

Anchorage

Anchorage

Anchorage plans People Mover reductions amid driver shortage, seeks public input

By Emily Goodykoontz●

Anchorage mayor’s transition team to hold open house on city priorities

Soaring rents, mortgages and home prices: What new data shows about Anchorage’s housing crunch

Business/Economy

Business/Economy

A ‘scarily competitive’ temp is gunning for my job

By Lynne Curry | Alaska Workplace●

A former fisherman is turning trash into plastic lumber and expanding Anchorage recycling options

Costco to raise annual membership fees for the first time since 2017

Crime & Courts

Crime & Courts

Man dead, another wounded in downtown Anchorage shooting

By Anchorage Daily News●

Former Alaska pastor accused of hitting wife during Anchorage-bound flight

Brian Smith sentenced to 226 years for killings

Sports

National Sports

Carlos Alcaraz wins Wimbledon by beating Novak Djokovic and now owns 4 Slam titles at age 21

By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press●

Winning Mount Marathon was the ‘most special result’ of Klaire Rhodes’ blossoming running career

Barbora Krejcikova wins Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam trophy by beating Jasmine Paolini

Life/Food

Alaska Life

The Exxon Valdez is remembered in infamy. But what about Alaska’s previous largest oil spill?

By David Reamer | Histories of Alaska●

From flights to food, the Anchorage airport is offering more options for almost everything

‘Teaming With Microbes’ podcast: The Alaska cottonwood conundrum

Advice

Advice

Asking Eric: I’m a step-grandmother who feels ignored by her grandchildren

By R. Eric Thomas●

Miss Manners: How to disengage with friendships that I just don’t enjoy?

Dear Annie: Family ties and tough love

Arts/Entertainment

Film and TV

Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star, dies at 53

By Lynn Elber, Associated Press●

‘Longlegs’ scaring up strong box office as big-budget ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ struggles

Book review: ‘Alaska and Magadan’ recounts citizen diplomacy that was magical in its time and potentially prescient

Opinions

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Knowledge contrast

By Kelly Merritt●

Letter: Bad judgment

Letter: AI isn't ready for prime time

Outdoors/Adventure

Outdoors/Adventure

In memory of Winchester, a dynamo of the high country who taught us to live in the moment

By Steve Meyer | Alaska outdoors●

New Russian Jack singletrack trails bring easier access to cyclists in East Anchorage

North Carolina woman dies after falling from raft during guided tour near Denali

Mat-Su

Mat-Su

Former Houston city treasurer sentenced to more than 2 years in prison for embezzlement

By Tess Williams●

79-year-old Big Lake woman dies after being struck by motorcycle on walking path

2 women found dead in Wasilla home likely died of carbon monoxide poisoning, troopers say