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Good afternoon. It’s Friday, Sept. 25.

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Many Alaskans have opposed proposed data center development in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and on the North Slope. Some residents don’t believe they belong in Cook Inlet, either.
Neighbors of the shuttered Campbell STEM Elementary School know when new tenants will move into the closed school building, but who that’ll be and what they’ll do is yet to be determined.
The respiratory virus that sparked a disruptive worldwide pandemic six years ago continues to circulate in Alaska, but its effects are much diminished from past years, according to state health statistics.

The weather outlook may be less than ideal, but there's still plenty to enjoy in and around Anchorage this weekend. Take in some live music or an improv show, or head out to Alyeska for Oktoberfest. Check out some more of this weekend's highlights here.

Anchorage weather

It's mostly cloudy today with a high near 54 degrees and a slight chance of rain. Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast calls for rain on Saturday and Sunday, with daytime highs hovering in the low to mid-50s.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

‘Bigger than a committee’: Anchorage Assembly and school board clash over school closure discussions →

City officials detailed a process for leasing the former Campbell STEM Elementary School building.

Alaska fishing and wildlife groups raise alarm over proposal for underwater Cook Inlet data center →

Motions to intervene filed by fishing and wildlife groups and the Kenai Peninsula Borough express concern over the lack of consultation with neighboring communities and the possible harm a data center may cause to Cook Inlet’s salmon fisheries and endangered beluga whale population.

COVID still sickens Alaskans, but effects are muted and the death toll continues to drop →

Years after the pandemic peak, the virus is considered endemic, still circulating but causing less harm than before. (via Alaska Beacon)

The voter registration deadline for Alaska’s general election is Oct. 4. Here’s how to register. →

On the November ballot are races for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and 50 out of 60 seats in the Alaska Legislature, as well as two ballot measures.

Southcentral Alaska auto dealer to pay over $500K in restitution over hidden fees →

Customers may be eligible for $100 payments under the settlement with Alaska’s attorney general.

Anchorage improv is finding comedy in competition as a new group nods to younger audiences →

ComedySportz is relatively new to town and has been collaborating with improv stalwart Scared Scriptless. You can catch them in person this Saturday in Anchorage.

More from the ADN

Supreme Court rules government can use Social Security data to identify noncitizen voters →

Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico →

Iran proposes deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the U.S. meets its conditions →

High points and droops from Alaska gardening column topics over the years →

Costco wins $184M in tariff refunds, with more expected →

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