Gov. Dunleavy unveils education legislation that would boost Alaska homeschooling and charter schools, setting up a battle with lawmakers
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced an education package on Friday that's expected to launch a contentious debate on education policy during this year's legislative session. Leaders in both the House ...
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When distress calls near Kodiak go unheard by the Coast Guard, Juneau’s Marine Exchange comes in
The Marine Exchange of Alaska, a nongovernmental agency based out of Juneau, has been acting as a 24/7 middle man ...
Gov. Dunleavy unveils legislation to boost Alaska homeschooling and charter schools, setting up a battle with lawmakers
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced an education package on Friday that's expected to launch a contentious debate on education policy during this year's legislative session. Leaders in both the House ...
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Rhiannon Giddens, Dirk Powell announced as headliners for 50th Alaska Folk Festival
Giddens was named a MacArthur Genius Fellow in 2017, and won a 2023 Pulitzer Prize for the opera “Omar,” which she cocomposed ...
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Education package with multitude of policy changes and no BSA increase unveiled by Gov. Dunleavy
Dunleavy said before the start of this year’s session he is willing to consider a permanent increase of up to $200 million in education funding if legislators are willing to support his policy goals.
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Dunleavy’s delay in releasing state salary study frustrates legislators, union leaders
Frustration about delays in a study of statewide salaries and an unwillingness by the Dunleavy administration to provide a draft report completed last June were expressed by legislators and the head ...
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The “Alaskan triangle”: An area where 20,000 people mysteriously disappeared
According to the IFL Science website, nearly 20,000 people have disappeared in the “Alaskan Triangle” since 1972 (2,225 per year). This is an area of the planet with the highest number of unsolved ...
The U.S. desperately needs icebreaker ships. The one it has is a design failure
As climate change brings more boats to the Arctic, the U.S.’s need for boats that can cut through the ice has also increased.
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Avista files multi-year electric and natural gas rate plan in Idaho
Effective Sept. 2026: Residential electric customers in Idaho using an average of 939 kilowatt hours per month could expect to see a total billed increase of 5.3% or $6.36 for a revised monthly bill ...
Tlingit and Haida tribal members scramble to get new IDs following rumors of ICE presence in Juneau
Juneau Police released a statement Wednesday saying the claims of Immigration and Customs Enforcement being in the area were untrue.
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AROUND ALASKA: Fire Department Funding, Hatcher Pass, and Juneau Speed Limit!
Alaska fire departments receive $300K+ in federal grants, a new Tribal Relations website launches, Hatcher Pass road cleanup progresses, and Juneau’s speed limit increases.
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Solar Panels on Cruise Ship Balconies Could Be the Way Forward
New solar technology and battery storage systems may enhance energy efficiency aboard cruise ships, paving the way for greener maritime industry.