State Gets First Federal Waiver from “No Child left Behind”
The Federal Department of Education has given Alaska a waiver for one of the requirements created by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Orphaned Beluga calf dies
The Beluga calf, one of the first rescued baby Beluga whales in the country, has died.
3 hurt in Alaska ammonia leak on fishing vessel
Three people have been treated for inhalation of ammonia vapors leaking from a Seattle-based fishing vessel as it was docked in Alaska’s Dutch Harbor.
Harbor seal makes rare visit to Mendenhall Lake
There’s a rare guest in the Mendenhall Lake this week. A seal was spotted Friday morning, cruising between the icebergs in the lake.
Tulsequah water treatment plant temporarily shut down
A water treatment plant at the Tulsequah Chief Mine project in British Columbia has been shut down.
Mine owners Chieftain Metals shut off the plant on June 22nd. The company says it cannot continue spending money on water treatment without any mine income.
Search suspended for fisherman near Juneau
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a fisherman who fell overboard near Juneau.
Glacial dam on Mendenhall Glacier bursts, prompts flood watch
Yesterday an ice dammed lake in the Mendenhall Glacier broke free and the waters are rising in Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.
Energy continues to keep Alaska’s cost of living high
Alaska’s cost of living continues to rise, and energy prices remain the big culprit.
Despite drop, Alaska STD infection rates still higher than national average
The Department of Health and Social Services released a health bulletin on July 3 documenting the rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea infections in Alaska.
Emmonak Women’s Shelter receives emergency funding
In May, the Emmonak Women’s Shelter – one of only two shelters in western Alaska and the only shelter located in a native village – was on the verge of closing its doors.
