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Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, June 4.

In today's newsletter:

Former Gov. Bill Walker, one of the candidates vying to be Alaska’s next governor, is proposing ending the Permanent Fund dividend program — but not before distributing a final payout of $10,000 per eligible Alaskan.
A federal judge has determined that individual Alaskans can’t sue the state over ongoing delays in processing applications for federal food assistance.
An Anchorage jury trial is underway in a wrongful death suit filed by the family of one of Europe’s richest men, who was killed with four others in a 2021 heli-ski crash near Knik Glacier.

Mule deer, better known as inhabitants of the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions, have been expanding their range northward, including into Alaska. As they do so, they're presenting new risks to moose but also new opportunities for hunters. Learn more about the mule deer and what they could mean for Alaska wildlife here.

Anchorage weather

It's sunny today with a high near 77 degrees. We should see mostly sunny skies on Friday, but the forecast calls for a chance of rain on Saturday. Daytime highs will gradually drop back into the 60s over the next few days.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Bill Walker proposes ending the PFD — but not before a $10K payout per eligible Alaskan →

Former Gov. Bill Walker entered the race for governor this week with a promise to focus on Alaska’s fiscal future. That includes halting the Permanent Fund dividend program.

U.S. judge precludes Alaskans from suing over delays in federal food assistance →

The judge's ruling was based in part on a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that curtailed aid recipients’ legal recourse when program rules are violated.

Jury trial underway in lawsuit filed by family of Czech billionaire killed in 2021 Alaska heli-ski crash →

Four other men died when the helicopter went down above Knik Glacier near Palmer. Investigators found a chain of errors delayed rescue for hours.

Anchorage Assembly member denies wrongful use of campaign funds for personal flights →

Campaign finance regulators deliberated possible fines in a closed session and have 10 days to issue a final decision. Assembly member George Martinez continues to assert he did nothing wrong.

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Presented by First National Bank Alaska: The Alaska-based company’s processes for building on permafrost are unique — and in demand from Kaktovik to Switzerland.

Alaskans are increasingly falling short on debt payments, state report says →

After years of rising costs, Alaskans are increasingly unable to keep up with payments on their credit cards and other household debt, according to a new report.

Dozens arrested in downtown Anchorage public nuisance enforcement patrols, police say →

The Anchorage Police Department says it is moving from education to enforcement of new laws banning camping and inappropriate behavior.

More from the ADN

Driver involved in fatal Midtown Anchorage crash faces manslaughter and other charges →

Trump administration denies Alaska’s request for larger cost share of Halong disaster recovery →

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case →

New champions set to be crowned at Alaska state baseball tournaments →

With star freshman Taylor Passard, Colony High seeks to claim its first state softball title →

Scientists will lose critical climate record as ocean observatory goes dark under Trump funding cuts →

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