TSA to begin using new facial matching technology at Anchorage airport

And: For some teenagers from rural Alaska, learning to drive in Anchorage is a rite of passage ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Good afternoon. It’s Friday, October 18. In today's newsletter: - The Transportation Security Administration is rolling out new [identity verification technology using face recognition]( — the first in Alaska — at security checkpoints within the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. - A procession of Alaska Native leaders from around the state took the stage to [bid farewell to the longtime leader]( of the Alaska Federation of Natives on the opening day of the group’s convention in Anchorage. - Dozens of teenagers from small villages around the state come to Anchorage through school-sponsored programs[to take driver’s ed]( — a process that's become something of a rite of passage. Leaves have begun falling around Southcentral Alaska, but we still have a bit of autumn left, and there's plenty of fall activities. Among the several things to do in Anchorage this weekend is a family-friendly Halloween costume dance party. You can check out more upcoming events [here.]( And, food writer Mara Severin took advantage of fewer tourists to return to a downtown Anchorage classic. Check out her review of the Crow's Nest [here.]( Anchorage weather It's sunny again today with a high near 36 degrees. We'll continue seeing sunny skies until early next week, when rain enters the forecast. Daytime temperatures will hover in the mid-30s through the weekend before climbing up into the 40s next week. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [TSA to begin using new facial matching technology at Ted Stevens Anchorage airport →]( [TSA representatives say the new technology is optional, and that it makes it easier to verify travelers’ identities.]( ADVERTISEMENT [For some teenagers from rural Alaska, learning to drive in Anchorage is a rite of passage →]( Many students come to driver’s ed with plenty of experience on ATVs and snowmachines, but little in cars or trucks. Not all the students come from villages with car-drivable roads. [Alaska Federation of Natives honors Julie Kitka for more than 3 decades of leadership →]( In an hourlong ceremony, Kitka was praised for serving 33 years as the group’s president, a span marked by major advancements for Alaska Native people in health, education, business and other areas. • Related: [Alaska Federation of Natives convention overview and schedule]( [Vera Starbard named new Alaska writer laureate →]( Starbard, who is Tlingit/Dena’ina Athabascan, has a resume that includes work as a playwright and magazine editor. She has earned multiple Emmy nominations for her work as a TV writer. [To support the use of Alaska Native languages in schools, educators propose reading standards →]( [The standards lay out what students from kindergarten through third grade are expected to know to develop proficiency in reading in their language. The framework also reflects an Alaska Native worldview and puts emphasis on oral traditions.]( ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [FBI looking for suspected ‘serial bank robber’ in Anchorage →]( [Campaign ads from outside group falsely claim Peltola vote harmed Alaskans’ PFDs →]( [Begich’s ‘Ponzi scheme’ comment on Social Security was taken out of context, recording shows →]( [Son writes hilarious, loving obituary for his dad: ‘He is God’s problem now’ →]( [Road Warriors: Wasilla volleyball remains unbeaten by handing Dimond first loss of season →]( [Clans take down Wrangell’s Three-Frog Totem on Shakes Island →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States