Legislators considering school voucher program
Some legislators are trying to bring vouchers to Alaska. The push for directing state funding to private schools has more momentum than its had in the past.
House passes bill requiring performance reviews
The Alaska House has unanimously passed a bill that calls for audits and performance reviews of state agencies.
Samonella cases serve as reminder to carefully prepare chicken
An outbreak of salmonella illness in Washington and Oregon also hit Alaska, according to state medical authorities.
Health officials in Washington and Oregon are now … more
Sealaska chairman, former Senator Kookesh hospitalized after heart attack
Former state Senator Albert Kookesh was medevaced to Anchorage Monday morning after suffering a heart attack.
Fairbanks man wounded from self-inflicted shot
Alaska State Troopers say an 18-year-old Fairbanks man is in critical condition after shooting himself in the head.
Alaskans celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
Alaskans marked Elizabeth Peratrovich Day on Saturday, in honor of the Tlingit woman whose testimony to the territorial legislature helped pass an Anti-Discrimination Act in … more
Books to Boards program puts more Juneau kids on skis and snowboards
The Books To Boards program at Eaglecrest Ski Area is in its fourth season, offering a select group of Juneau middle school students a chance … more
Sens. ask Obama to seek disaster aid for fishermen
A group of senators from New England, New York, Mississippi and Alaska is asking President Obama to request disaster aid for fisheries in their states.
Sequester has officials watching Indian Health Services closely
Despite advancements in tribal governing, leaders are worried about the coming sequester, and what it means for Indian Health Services.
