Labor dispute triggers brief delays of food shipped to Alaska

Plus: In just a few years, Van’s Dive Bar has become an indispensable hub for Anchorage musicians ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Today's sponsor: [Today's Sponsor: Matson]( Support independent reporting on what Alaskans care about most. [Subscribe today.]( Good afternoon. It’s Wednesday, June 14. In today's newsletter: - A labor dispute between groups representing West Coast dockworkers and their employers has [caused brief delays for a major shipping company]( that hauls food and products from Washington to the Port of Alaska. - By featuring local talent and placing value on people, one Anchorage dive bar has [quickly become a hub]( for musicians and music enthusiasts alike. - A pair of Alaska athletes are ready to embark on the trip of a lifetime, competing for the United States in [the 2023 Special Olympics World Games]( in Berlin. Summer is in full swing, and though it may not be as warm and sunny as most Alaskans would like, that hasn't stopped people from getting out and enjoying all the Last Frontier has to offer. From summer sports and fishing for kings to the eagles, bears and other wildlife that call this place home, here are [some of our favorite photos]( so far from June by ADN photographers and contributors. Anchorage weather It's mostly cloudy today with a high near 60 degrees and a slight chance of isolated showers. Thursday and Friday will be cloudy, and a chance of precipitation will return over the weekend. Daytime temperatures will hover in the low to mid-60s. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [Labor dispute at West Coast ports causes brief delays of food and goods shipped to Alaska →]( The delays could inconvenience shoppers, similar to weather delays that occur during winter, an official said. But the negotiations aren’t expected to result in shortages on store shelves in Alaska. ADVERTISEMENT [In just a few years, Van’s Dive Bar has become an indispensable hub for Anchorage musicians →]( At Vaniversary this month, 28 local bands took the stage in an 11-hour music extravaganza. The celebration was a microcosm of the bar’s overall musical mission, with artists of all genres performing year-round and most nights of the week. [Why did Alaskans statewide get an Amber Alert on Tuesday? →]( Alaskans from Adak to Metlakatla were alerted via the national Wireless Emergency Alert system about a toddler who was [briefly reported missing in Fairbanks](. The alert was deliberately sent statewide due to the initial suspect having family connections in multiple areas of Alaska, authorities said. (via Alaska Beacon) [Special Olympics Alaska sends off 2 athletes to compete in 2023 World Games in Germany →]( Eagle River’s Bobby Hill III and Palmer’s Gretchen Winter were celebrated at a sendoff in Anchorage last week as they prepare to compete on an international stage starting Saturday. [SPONSORED — ‘What the heck?’: Discover Alaska Adventure Park, Seward’s newest family destination →]( Presented by Seward Hospitality: Locals say the outdoor park offers a new way to experience the vibrant coastal town. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Anchorage man charged with manslaughter, marijuana DUI in Seward Highway crash last summer →]( [Safeway bamboozled nearly a million California shoppers with deceptive ‘BOGO’ deals, lawsuit charges →]( [Are record warm oceans reason to fret? Scientists are divided. →]( [Trump pleads not guilty: Takeaways from his Miami court appearance →]( [Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged for first time in 15 months but signals 2 more potential hikes this year →]( The ADN relies on readers like you. [Get digital access to the ADN for as low as $1.99 for the first month]( and help us cover the news that matters most here in Alaska. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States