Thumbs up:
• Legacy: “The Congressman for all Alaska” leaves an unforgettable legacy in the 49th state. RIP, Rep. Don Young.
• Reunion commencement: UAA holds a special ceremony for students whose commencement ceremonies were held virtually in recent years.
• Safe cruising: CDC finally drops outdated health warnings for cruising.
• C-SPAN winners: Local students excel in national competition.
Thumbs down:
• Avalanche: Massive avalanche narrowly misses homes in Eagle River, strands homeowners. Glad all are safe.
• Grounded tugboat: Cleanup of spilled diesel continues for grounded tugboat near Sitka.
• Russia: Alaska’s neighbor to the west says they want Alaska back. We’re cool, thanks.
– Sarah Erkmann Ward, Blueprint Alaska