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Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, July 24.

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Alaska legislators looking to override some of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s vetoes received a boost with news of a lawmaker’s plan to return from Europe for a special session set to begin next month.
Following a fatal shooting outside the Gaslight Lounge in downtown Anchorage over the weekend, police will increase patrols and enact a brief, bar-break street closure along a block of West Fourth Avenue.
The day after a 67-year-old woman was mauled by a bear in a popular Anchorage hiking area, officials said they do not yet have enough information about the incident to search for the animal.

Where will the next big hurricane hit? The answer may lie with an unexpected source: sharks. Researchers are enlisting sharks as mobile marine monitors, equipping them with sensors that may help predict the power and path of Atlantic hurricanes.

Anchorage weather

It's mostly sunny today with a high around 71 degrees, though the forecast calls for increasing clouds and a chance of rain tonight. Looking ahead, Friday will be rainy, but we should see at least partly sunny skies over the weekend, with daytime highs in the low to mid-70s.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Alaska legislators prepare for August special session, with veto override votes a priority →

Anchorage Democratic Sen. Forrest Dunbar, deployed with the Alaska Army National Guard in Europe, said he got permission to fly to Alaska to participate in the session. Lawmakers in the House and Senate majorities have said they plan to vote on overriding the governor's veto of roughly $50 million in education funding

In wake of fatal downtown Anchorage shooting, police to increase patrols and temporarily bar overnight parking →

Late-night parking will be prohibited on the block between G and H streets where the Gaslight and Pioneer Bar are located. Police said the temporary changes are expected to last several weeks.

Wildlife officials working to identify bear in Anchorage attack, with 67-year-old hiker stable →

The incident happened near Basher and Stuckagain Heights, where heavily wooded parts of the Anchorage Hillside give way to some of the most popular hiking trails in Chugach State Park.

Former state legislator wins lawsuit that sought to enforce a clause of the Alaska Constitution →

Former state Rep. David Eastman has won his lawsuit against Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the state of Alaska, successfully challenging the governor’s decision to allow a bill to become law last year. (via Alaska Beacon)

Alaska education department appeals failed test that puts $80 million in funding at risk →

If the appeal fails, districts that qualify for impact aid would still receive money on top of what they get from the state, but the state would need to make up for the funding gap. (via KTOO Public Media)

Rally in the Valley: Mat-Su Miners complete comeback in 9th inning to take ABL title →

After trailing to the defending champion Anchorage Bucs for most of Game 3 in the Top of the World series, the Miners secured a walk-off victory in thrilling fashion.

Palmer voters to decide on scrapping city manager residency rules →

City Manager Kolby Zerkel, an Anchorage resident who started the job in May, said she plans to move to Mat-Su regardless but that the change could help with housing. (via Mat-Su Sentinel)

More from the ADN

Alaska Air Group reports lower profits but says it is starting to ‘turn a corner’ despite tariffs →

Alaska gardening: Orange hawkweed is a striking but pesky invasive in the state →

Hegseth Signal messages came from email classified ‘SECRET,’ Pentagon’s independent watchdog is told →

Tariffs give yaupon, the U.S.’s only native caffeinated plant, a shot at stardom →

House subcommittee votes to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein files →

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