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Thumbs up:

• Cultural regalia: Anchorage School District updates its policy on cultural regalia for graduation ceremonies. Bring on the headdresses and moccasins!

•  Proms and graduations: So great to see proms and graduations back after years of COVID-induced hiatus.

•  Political junkies: So many elections on tap in Alaska. First up, June 11 Special Primary Election. Watch your mailbox.

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• Avian flu: Dreaded bird flu arrives in Alaska. Chickens, beware!

•  Land access: Dept. of Interior takes half of the National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska off the table for development.

•  Missing mail: Trailer carrying mail to the Kenai Peninsula catches fire, contents burn.

– Sarah Erkmann Ward, Blueprint Alaska