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Nation/World

Liars and trolls overwhelm social media after Trump rally shooting

By Drew Harwell, Naomi Nix and Cat Zakrzewski, The Washington Post●

Witnesses warned police of Trump shooter at least 86 seconds before gunfire, video shows

How the media’s wait for the facts in Trump shooting fed a backlash

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

Alaska Life

Orange hawkweed, a menacing invasive plant, is spreading in Anchorage

By Michelle Theriault Boots●

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

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

Business/Economy

Energy

Biden Administration moves to add more drilling protections in Alaska petroleum reserve

By Alex DeMarban●

A ‘scarily competitive’ temp is gunning for my job

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

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

Orange hawkweed, a menacing invasive plant, is spreading in Anchorage

By Michelle Theriault Boots●

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

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

Advice

Nation/World

Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press●

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

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

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

National Opinions

OPINION: Rage, gunfire, blame: this is America

By Robin Givhan●

OPINION: Anchorage should reassess tests it uses as job qualification standards

Letter: Knowledge contrast

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