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Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, July 16.

In today's newsletter:

A committee of lawmakers advanced a new bill designed to support the Alaska LNG megaproject that applies the state’s corporate income tax to private oil and gas producers and transporters, but exempts the gas line project from that tax.
If developers of the proposed gas pipeline move forward with the project, they will ask Alaskans for something between a few hundred million and a billion and a half dollars.
Police have identified a man and woman found dead last month in a burned vehicle in East Anchorage and also confirmed that the remains of a dog were found with them.

Mid-July is when summer produce is in full swing. These are supposed to be our salad days. But suddenly, thanks to the nationwide outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness caused by a parasite that spreads via tainted produce, we’re afraid of what dangers may be lurking in the produce drawer. Here's how cyclosporiasis is ruining peak salad season.

Anchorage weather

It's overcast and rainy again today with a high near 60 degrees. Showers are likely again on Friday, and the forecast calls for rain through this weekend. Daytime highs will range from the high 50s to mid-60s for several days.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

New bill moves to House and Senate to advance Alaska LNG project →

The compromise legislation also eliminates property taxes for the project, replacing that with a smaller tax based on gas volumes. The second special session on the gas line issue is set to end on Sunday.

Photos: Best of July 2026 →

The World Eskimo-Indian Olympics 2026 got underway with the kneel jump event this week at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. Check out more of our favorite photos from this month so far.

After gasline tax bill, pipeline corporation plans to ask Alaskans for a few billion dollars →

If the state doesn’t chip in, its 25% ownership stake will be diluted by other investors, reducing profits in the long term. (via Alaska Beacon)

Arriving in Alaska on a whim 35 years ago, author Jen Funk Weber made puzzles her profession →

Funk Weber has produced around 25 puzzle books and has contributed to dozens of different magazines. Alaska remains her favorite topic.

University of Alaska Fairbanks gets funding for critical minerals center →

The new Critical Minerals Accelerator Engine in Alaska will receive $15 million in funding for two years and up to $160 million over 10 years, the university said. (via Alaska Beacon)

Police identify 2 people found dead in burned vehicle in East Anchorage →

Officers had found the vehicle engulfed in flames outside a mobile home park early the morning of June 30. The remains of a dog were also found in the vehicle last month, police said this week.