Does the sunny weather make you want to get out there? The Anchorage Weekender rounded up seven things to do in the city, including a reptile and critter expo, an cultural exhibit unveiling and a community baby shower.

Sen. Bert Stedman, a Sitka Republican, said he’d rather direct additional revenue toward long-deferred maintenance and upgrades for state facilities.

State lawmakers disagree on a proposed super-sized Permanent Fund dividend.