Peltola and Begich face off in final U.S. House debate

And: Strong winds sweep through Southcentral Alaska, expected to ease Tuesday night ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Good afternoon. It’s Tuesday, October 22. In today's newsletter: - The differences between Democratic incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola and her Republican challenger Nick Begich were on full display Monday [during the final planned debate]( of Alaska’s U.S. House race. - In[the third part of a series]( the first settler girl born under the U.S. flag in Alaska, writer Tom Kizzia details how the United States took control of Tlingit lands and waters in Sitka Sound. - The [strong winds]( that swept from the western Kenai Peninsula through Anchorage on Monday and today are expected to begin easing by tonight. Movies set in the far north were one of early cinema’s most popular genres, historian David Reamer explains in his latest column. Some early directors insisted on shooting in Alaska and Canada for the novelty or enhanced reality of winter. Using real snow, however, causes a litany of on-set issues. From cotton to cornflakes and even asbestos, [here’s how moviemakers have tried to reproduce snow]( for the screen. Anchorage weather It's mostly sunny today with a high near 43 degrees and strong winds that should begin to decrease by tonight. There's a slight chance of snow overnight and into Wednesday morning, though we should continue to see mostly sunny skies for the next few days. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [Peltola stresses bipartisanship while Begich attacks Biden administration in final U.S. House debate →]( The outcome of the race could have far-reaching impacts in determining control of a closely divided chamber, drawings millions of dollars in outside spending as both Democrats and Republicans seek to put the seat in their column. • Related: [Deadlines, voting tips and other things to know with early voting underway in Alaska]( ADVERTISEMENT [Murkowski says she hopes Peltola is reelected to U.S. House →]( [Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorsed Mary Peltola two years ago, when Peltola was running for her first full term as Alaska’s sole member of the U.S. House.]( (via Alaska Public Media) [Josie’s Story: ‘All the territory and dominion possessed’ →]( Part 3: The Army trains its cannons on the Sheet’ká Kwáan as the United States takes control of Tlingit lands and waters. • Related: [Find out more about this series, and read the first two parts]( [Strong winds sweep through Southcentral Alaska →]( Sustained south or southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts between 45 and 55 mph, are expected throughout much of today and will start to diminish in the evening, [according to the National Weather Service](. [Foreigner set to perform at 2025 Alaska State Fair →]( The fair announced that the hit-making rock band Foreigner would make a stop in Alaska next summer as part of its farewell tour. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Self-driving wheelchairs get pilot program at Sea-Tac airport →]( [Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide →]( [In battleground Georgia, some poor people see no reason to vote. That decision could sway election. →]( [Book review: Author Michael Engelhard follows the beating heart of Alaska in new collection of essays →]( [Few crowds and cool weather: 8 destinations for ‘shoulder season’ →]( [Workplace advice: What to do when employees display their political leanings at work →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States