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Good afternoon. It’s Wednesday, August 27.

In today's newsletter:

  • A new zoning policy being formally introduced this fall could have a big impact on the types of homes, apartments and businesses built in many Anchorage neighborhoods.

  • Despite encouragement from Trump administration officials, the company behind the controversial Pebble mine in Southwest Alaska hasn’t yet submitted a revised proposal that could unblock the stalled project.

  • The final weekend of the Alaska State Fair is finally upon us. Check out some of the noteworthy events and performances here.

The Trump administration is embracing whole milk, once demonized for its fat content, as a healthier option, citing new research that suggests it may be beneficial. So, is whole milk actually unhealthy? Here's what experts say.

Anchorage weather


It's overcast today with a high near 64 degrees, and rain is likely this afternoon. Looking ahead, the forecast calls for heavy rain on Thursday night and on Friday. There's also a high wind warning in effect for the Anchorage area on Thursday.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

New Anchorage zoning initiative could allow taller buildings and small businesses in many residential neighborhoods →

The measure, known as the Transit Supported Development Overlay, is still in the early phases of consideration, getting tweaked and reworked as feedback from community meetings, residents and developers trickles in. As it does, opposition from some quarters is starting to grow louder.

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Pebble mine project sticks to proposal in battle to lift veto →

It’s the latest twist in a yearslong drama over the controversial project near Bristol Bay that comes as the Trump administration seeks to boost domestic supplies of minerals it considers critical to the U.S. economy and national security. (via Bloomberg)

Things to do on the final weekend of the Alaska State Fair →

Here are things worth checking out in the final weekend of the Alaska State Fair, plus information on the major acts performing each night at the Borealis Theatre’s main stage.

Starting from scratch: Wasilla girls hope to defend state volleyball title with young roster →

The two-time defending 4A state champion Warriors graduated more than half of last year’s team. Their top competition is experienced and hungry to make a run.

Alaska pro sports notebook: Mario Chalmers hits winning shot in BIG3 championship; Alaskan survives NFL cutdown day →

Just one of four Alaskans remained after the final cutdown day for NFL teams. Anchorage’s Brandon Pili, Edefuan Ulofoshio and Aiden Williams were let go from their respective teams.

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More from the ADN

Trump and Gabbard purged a top CIA Russia expert days after the Alaska summit with Putin →

Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school leaves 2 children dead and 17 people wounded →

National Guard troops deployed in D.C. are doing sanitation and landscaping chores →

Denmark summons U.S. envoy after report of Americans carrying out influence operations in Greenland →

Social Security official says DOGE compromised Americans’ data →

FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots but limits access for some kids and adults →

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