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Good afternoon. It’s Wednesday, August 5.

In today's newsletter:

Alaska was among the states that lost the largest share of its federal workforce in the first year of the current Trump administration, according to a new state report.
The University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to eliminate higher tuition rates for students with out-of-state residency, a change that would apply to incoming freshmen and graduate students.
A 79-year-old hunter from Southwest Alaska missing since 2009 was finally identified by a DNA sample in mid-July, Alaska State Troopers said.

Going to Arctic Thunder this weekend? The two-day event at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson offers two elite flight demonstrations, scores of additional military airshows — and high potential for monster traffic jams. Here are some tips to simplify your trip.

Anchorage weather

It's overcast today with a chance of rain and a high around 67 degrees. The forecast calls for rain on Thursday and a mix of rain and mostly cloudy skies on Friday. Daytime highs will climb into the 70s by this weekend.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Alaska lost federal jobs at one of the highest rates among states in 2025, report finds →

Economists say a steep decline in federal jobs in Alaska during the last few months of 2025 show a clear picture of the extent of DOGE’s cuts after workers who took deferred resignation offers were removed from the federal government’s payrolls.

University of Alaska regents move to eliminate out-of-state tuition rates →

University finance officials said the move will not cost the school much money, but might attract more students from other states to attend the University of Alaska.

DNA identifies remains of Togiak hunter 17 years after he vanished →

George Smith Sr. was snowmachining when he disappeared in April 2009. Six months later, unidentified remains were found on Nunivak Island.

Federal appeals court dismisses class action lawsuit over Alaska’s foster care system →

In 2022, 13 children who had been placed in Alaska’s foster care system sued the Office of Children’s Services and accused the agency of routinely violating the rights of children and endangering juveniles in state custody.

Trump administration mounts second attempt to relax offshore Arctic drilling rules →

The administration is seeking to change safety rules for oil operations in Arctic waters off Alaska, a region where exploration and development projects have stalled. (via Alaska Beacon)