Alaska LNG Tax Push: Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he’ll introduce an updated Alaska LNG bill after calling lawmakers back for Aug. 20, aiming for a major property tax cut while adding a “compromise” corporate income tax expansion for oil and gas companies (with an S-corp provision), though the tax would still not apply to the pipeline. Elections Under Scrutiny: Alaska Legislature attorneys say the Division of Elections may have violated state and federal law by removing thousands of suspected noncitizens from the active voter list using DMV data; about 685 have since contacted elections to confirm citizenship. Anchorage Politics & Community: Anchorage opened the Johnny Ellis Rainbow Bridge Park in Fairview, honoring the late senator’s public-service legacy with inclusive design choices. Public Safety: Two men were shot in an Anchorage parking lot early Sunday; one victim’s injuries were life-threatening, and police are investigating motives. Local Cleanup: Anchorage officials will begin demolishing the long-vacant Big Timber Motel Tuesday after years of complaints about dangerous activity. Sports: Mat-Su Miners won the Alaska Baseball League Top of the World Series; Kenai Twins took the Alaska Legion Baseball state title. Iditarod Honors: The Iditarod Trail Committee announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class and Legends gala date in Anchorage. Zuckerberg Yacht Controversy: Coast Guard says a stranded skiff off Southeast Alaska was not in distress when first hailed, and later assistance was coordinated—fueling renewed debate over whether Zuckerberg’s yacht crew responded.