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The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska will get about half the BIA settlement funds slated for Southeast tribal governments. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska News)

Watch: Central Council holds 83nd annual tribal assembly ~ Day 2

The Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is holding its annual tribal assembly Wednesday through Friday at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in Juneau.

By Tripp J Crouse, KTOO | April 18, 2018 6:43 am

Alaska's Energy Desk

Trump administration kicks off process for oil development in ANWR

The Department of Interior released a notice saying it will hold “no fewer than two” oil lease sales in a 1.6-million acre portion of the refuge, known as the 1002 area or the Coastal Plain.

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | April 19, 2018 10:20 am

Facebook to offer users opt-outs that comply with new European privacy rules

The social media giant will ask users worldwide if they want to continue sharing data for ads as well as personal information such as political and religious leanings and relationship information.

By Scott Neuman, NPR | April 19, 2018 7:11 am

Haines Fishermen’s Alliance to advocate for salmon, habitat in face of large mine

A new Haines fishermen’s group called the Haines Fishermen’s Alliance will work to advocate for salmon and salmon habitat. The alliance was formed to counter development of a large-scale hard rock mine from what is now exploration at the Palmer Project by Canadian company Constantine Metal Resources Limited.

By Daysha Eaton, KHNS-Haines | April 19, 2018 7:03 am

Alaska's Energy Desk

Boroughs, university, private companies to explore trade with China

The trade mission is part of Walker’s goal to deepen commercial ties with China.

By Rashah McChesney, Alaska's Energy Desk | April 18, 2018 5:37 pm

Rally participants cheer in the rain at the second annual March for Science in Juneau on April 14, 2018. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Legislature passes school funding bill, likely averting mass layoff notices to school workers

The last two years, many teachers received layoff notices because the Legislature passed the budget too late for school systems to write their budgets.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | April 18, 2018 5:14 pm

Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. (Photo by Josh Edge/Alaska Public Media)

Anchorage officials certify vote-by-mail results

About 79,295 ballots were cast, pushing turnout to just over 36 percent, a high figure relative to Anchorage’s normal local election returns. The vote certification upholds preliminary results.

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | April 18, 2018 9:11 am

Bartlett Regional Hospital. (Photo by Jennifer Canfield/KTOO)Bartlett Regional Hospital. (Photo by Jennifer Canfield/KTOO)

Crime & Courts

Potentially lethal medications stolen from hospital

A medication kit containing narcotics, painkillers, sedatives and other medications went missing April 10 from the Bartlett Regional Hospital emergency department, according to a Juneau Police press release.

By Tripp J Crouse, KTOO | April 18, 2018 7:33 am

Leaders of Arctic communities discuss possible scenarios for the future of the region at the Arctic Futures conference (Photo courtesy of Kenton Media)

Alaska Native leaders imagine divergent ‘Arctic futures’

Alaska Native community leaders discussed the challenges — and opportunities — facing an evolving Arctic at the Arctic Futures conference at University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest Campus, Nome.

By Gabe Colombo, KNOM-Nome | April 18, 2018 6:33 am

The IRS has extended the filing deadline because of technical problems. Taxpayers now have until midnight Wednesday to file their returns or extension requests and pay their taxes.

The IRS’s online payment service is back up and everyone gets more time to file

Because of a “high volume technical issue” that kept key services from functioning, the Internal Revenue Service will give taxpayers one more day, till midnight Wednesday, to get their paperwork in.

By Camila Domonoske and Vanessa Romo, NPR News | April 17, 2018 6:14 pm

Larry Hartig, left, Alaska Department of Environment Conservation Commissioner and Federal Co-chair of the Denali Commission Joel Neimeyer. (Photo by Christine Trudeau/KYUK)

Alaska's Energy Desk

At crucial moment, Denali Commission faces leadership gap

The top job at the federal agency tasked with coordinating help for Alaska villages threatened by climate change will soon be vacant.

By Rachel Waldholz, Alaska’s Energy Desk | April 17, 2018 2:52 pm

Alaska Aerospace Corporation launch facility in Narrow Cape. (Photo courtesy of Alaska Aerospace Corporation)

Alaska Aerospace Corporation denies plans to build more launchpads at Kodiak spaceport

http://kmxt.org/2018/04/alaska-aerospace-corporation-denies-plans-build-launchpads-kodiak-spaceport/

By Mitch Borden, KMXT-Kodiak | April 17, 2018 2:48 pm

NPR newscaster Carl Kasell dies at 84, after a lifelong career on-air

Kasell brought unflappable authority to the news, but he also had a lively sense of humor, revealed late in his career when he became the judge and scorekeeper for Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!

By Neda Ulaby, NPR | April 17, 2018 12:31 pm

Cardboard cutouts of Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg stand outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington as he testified before a Senate panel last week. (Photo by Kevin Wolf/Associated Press)

Facebook faces class-action lawsuit challenging its use of facial recognition data

Facebook users in Illinois argue that the company has violated their privacy rights under state law and the damages could amount to billions of dollars.

By Richard Gonzales, NPR | April 17, 2018 11:59 am

Several fishing vessels in Homer run through oil spill response drills put on by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. (Photo by Aaron Bolton/KBBI)

Oceans

Homer residents, officials get up-close look at oil spill response

The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council gave the public and local decision makers a chance to get a first-hand look Saturday at a demonstration to help Alaskans better understand what goes into planning for a potential oil spill.

By Aaron Bolton, KBBI-Homer | April 17, 2018 7:57 am

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Alaska’s Energy Desk

Watch: Central Council holds 83nd annual tribal assembly ~ Day 2

Alaska's Energy Desk

Trump administration kicks off process for oil development in ANWR

Facebook to offer users opt-outs that comply with new European privacy rules

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Haines Fishermen’s Alliance to advocate for salmon, habitat in face of large mine

Alaska's Energy Desk

Boroughs, university, private companies to explore trade with China

Legislature passes school funding bill, likely averting mass layoff notices to school workers

Anchorage officials certify vote-by-mail results

Crime & Courts

Potentially lethal medications stolen from hospital

Alaska Native leaders imagine divergent ‘Arctic futures’

The IRS’s online payment service is back up and everyone gets more time to file

Alaska's Energy Desk

At crucial moment, Denali Commission faces leadership gap

Alaska Aerospace Corporation denies plans to build more launchpads at Kodiak spaceport

NPR newscaster Carl Kasell dies at 84, after a lifelong career on-air

Facebook faces class-action lawsuit challenging its use of facial recognition data

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Homer residents, officials get up-close look at oil spill response

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Potentially lethal medications stolen from hospital

Watch: Central Council holds 83nd annual tribal assembly ~ Day 2

Fire disrupts businesses, residents of 6 apartments in downtown building

Haines recycling group promotes zero waste as part of Earth Week events

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Trump administration kicks off process for oil development in ANWR

Haines Fishermen’s Alliance to advocate for salmon, habitat in face of large mine

Legislature passes school funding bill, likely averting mass layoff notices to school workers

Alaska Legislature passes school funding bill

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