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Good afternoon. It's Tuesday, Jan. 13.

In today's newsletter:

  • Two major utilities in Anchorage are expanding their natural gas storage in the Cook Inlet region to help counteract a shortage of locally produced gas that's the dominant energy source for much of Alaska.

  • Anchorage's municipal election is coming up in April, with six Assembly seats and two school board seats up for grabs. What do you want to ask the candidates? Let us know here.

  • A longtime Anchorage child psychiatrist has been charged with Medicaid fraud stemming from what prosecutors say was a pattern of billing for appointments and services that never happened.

Airport lines, lack of sleep and varying expectations can all lead to stress. Resentment between couples can build. A romantic getaway can turn into an airing of grievances. Travel and relationship experts explain why an "airport divorce" may be the key to staying a happy couple while traveling.

Anchorage weather


It's cloudy today with a high around 12 degrees and a 50% chance of snow. The forecast calls for continued snow through the rest of this week, with daytime highs gradually climbing into the 30s by this weekend.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Southcentral Alaska utilities move to expand gas storage, an insurance policy for severe cold and a bank for imports →

The storage will help meet seasonal customer demand in winter, and can help manage liquefied natural gas when it is imported to Alaska as expected in the coming years, the utilities say.

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2026 city election: What do you want to ask Anchorage Assembly and school board candidates? →

In partnership with Alaska Public Media, we'll ask every candidate a series of questions for our annual candidate questionnaires and publish their answers so you can compare them side by side.

Child psychiatrist who worked at North Star and Providence charged with Medicaid fraud →

Prosecutors say Lina Bautista billed Medicaid for exams and sessions with hospitalized children that never happened.

Simple handwashing stations improved health indicators in parts of rural Alaska →

A lack of piped water in parts of rural Alaska has made this simple practice not so easy to carry out. (via Alaska Beacon)

The Rewind: West Valley boys basketball wins Alaska Prep Shootout, Anchorage Wolverines pull off in-state sweep →

The tournament portion of the high school basketball season produced thrilling matchups, including the title bout in the Alaska Prep Shootout. Plus, the Anchorage Wolverines pulled off a two-game sweep against the Kenai River Brown Bears.

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