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Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin helps Gov. Michael Duleavy explain various aspects of his proposed state budget at a press availability in the Capitol in Juneau on Feb.13, 2019.

With Arduin out, Dunleavy administration wants commissioners more involved in budget process

Alaska state lawmakers say they’re looking forward to learning what Dunleavy’s plans are for the budget.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | September 20, 2019 5:23 pm

Updated: Rescuers retrieve stranded hiker from Juneau’s Mount Roberts

A hiker stranded overnight on Mount Roberts was retrieved by local authorities Friday, according to the Alaska State Troopers.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | September 20, 2019 4:49 pm

Sealaska Heritage secures federal grant for downtown arts campus

With this grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the institute says it’s about 70% to its goal for this project.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | September 20, 2019 4:39 pm

Even more cruise ships are coming to Alaska in 2020

Alaska cruise ship visitors are expected to break new records for the fifth straight year, according to recent projections from an industry trade group.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | September 19, 2019 3:26 pm

University of Alaska president: Budget cuts, possible consolidation won’t affect accreditation

“We will remain an accredited university. Period. End of report,” says University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen.

By Katherine Rose, KCAW - Sitka | September 20, 2019 3:54 pm

Judge: Alaska’s justice system is failing in the case of slain Mountain Village woman

A judge has declared a crisis in the state’s courts, saying turnover among public defenders is delaying criminal trials and denying justice for victims and defendants alike.

By Kyle Hopkins and Nat Herz, Anchorage Daily News and Alaska Public Media | September 19, 2019 6:19 pm

Anchorage schools: No monthly anthem, state song requirement

The Anchorage School Board voted 3-4 Tuesday to reject a proposed requirement for district schools to play the songs. Board member Dave Donley proposed the policy, saying regularly playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Alaska’s Flag” would have built unity and instilled more patriotism in students.

By Associated Press | September 19, 2019 5:58 pm

State Government

Senate Republicans reject Dunleavy’s pick to fill vacant seat

The seat became vacant in August when Sen. Chris Birch died suddenly from heart complications.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | September 19, 2019 5:09 pm

Federal Government

Alaska remote diesel generators win exemption from pollution rule

The exemption would allow remote Alaska utilities to emit more particulate pollution than power plants elsewhere.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | September 19, 2019 3:01 pm

Transportation

Kodiak villages prepare for reduced ferry service this fall and winter

While the city of Kodiak has relatively reliable alternatives for transportation to mainland Alaska, an upcoming gap in ferry service will pose serious difficulties for the some of the island’s outlying villages.

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | September 18, 2019 7:06 pm

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Attack in Saudi Arabia highlights Alaska’s diminishing role on the global oil stage

This year, for the first time in at least a dozen years, the state of Alaska will change the way it forecasts the price of its oil.

By Rashah McChesney, Alaska's Energy Desk | September 18, 2019 4:43 pm

Local Government

Pastafarian pastor leads prayer at Kenai Assembly meeting

A pastor wearing a colander on his head offered the opening prayer on behalf of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. He ended the prayer with: “Ramen.”

By Associated Press | September 18, 2019 3:45 pm

Energy & Mining

Seattle City Council votes to withhold business from Arctic Refuge oil companies

The Seattle City Council voted Monday to avoid doing business with any company that leases land in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to explore for oil.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | September 18, 2019 2:36 pm

Alaska's Energy Desk

Marooned: Cordova braces for a winter without ferry service

Alaska’s coastal residents have long warned of dire effects if lawmakers sharply reduce ferry budgets. Now, absent an adjustment to the ferry schedule by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration, those warnings could become reality.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | September 18, 2019 1:41 pm

Clockwise from top left: Carole Triem, Greg Smith, Alicia Hughes-Skandijs, Wade Bryson, Emil Mackey, Bonnie Jensen, Martin Stepetin Sr., Deedie Sorensen.

Watch: Juneau Municipal Candidates Forum

Candidates for Juneau Assembly and the Juneau School District discuss the big issues ahead of the Oct. 1 municipal election.

By KTOO News Department | September 17, 2019 12:54 pm

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Municipal Election Day in Juneau is Oct. 1

State Government

With Arduin out, Dunleavy administration wants commissioners more involved in budget process

Search & Rescue

Updated: Rescuers retrieve stranded hiker from Juneau’s Mount Roberts

Juneau

Sealaska Heritage secures federal grant for downtown arts campus

Tourism

Even more cruise ships are coming to Alaska in 2020

Education

University of Alaska president: Budget cuts, possible consolidation won’t affect accreditation

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Judge: Alaska’s justice system is failing in the case of slain Mountain Village woman

Education

Anchorage schools: No monthly anthem, state song requirement

State Government

Senate Republicans reject Dunleavy’s pick to fill vacant seat

Federal Government

Alaska remote diesel generators win exemption from pollution rule

Transportation

Kodiak villages prepare for reduced ferry service this fall and winter

Alaska's Energy Desk

Attack in Saudi Arabia highlights Alaska’s diminishing role on the global oil stage

Local Government

Pastafarian pastor leads prayer at Kenai Assembly meeting

Energy & Mining

Seattle City Council votes to withhold business from Arctic Refuge oil companies

Alaska's Energy Desk

Marooned: Cordova braces for a winter without ferry service

Watch: Juneau Municipal Candidates Forum

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Updated: Rescuers retrieve stranded hiker from Juneau’s Mount Roberts

Sealaska Heritage secures federal grant for downtown arts campus

Watch: Juneau Municipal Candidates Forum

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With Arduin out, Dunleavy administration wants commissioners more involved in budget process

University of Alaska president: Budget cuts, possible consolidation won’t affect accreditation

Judge: Alaska’s justice system is failing in the case of slain Mountain Village woman

Anchorage schools: No monthly anthem, state song requirement

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