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Opponents and advocates of the proposed anti-discrimination ordinance packed the City Council meeting chambers for Monday night’s public hearing.

Local Government

Fairbanks City Council delays LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance after outcry

Speaking in opposition to a proposed LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance, former Fairbanks North Star Borough Assemblyman Lance Roberts warned, “You’re going to start a war. You’re going to create conflict in the community that doesn’t have to be there.”

By Tim Ellis, KUAC-Fairbanks | December 12, 2018 8:09 pm

Steny Hoyer, at the podium, will be the House majority leader come January.

Federal Government

ANWR drilling foes see chance for ‘sowing doubt’

A Tuesday press conference outside the U.S. Capitol was intended to make sure the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is on the House agenda — and the public’s mind — next year.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | December 12, 2018 7:18 pm

Southeast

Diocese of Juneau taps panel to investigate claims of sexual misconduct

A decree from Juneau Bishop Andrew Bellisario calls for an independent commission to review all claims of sexual misconduct dating back to the diocese’s founding.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | December 12, 2018 6:31 pm

Nearly 200 elementary school students helped grow produce at Riverbend Elementary School in summer 2018. (Photo courtesy Karen Goodell)

Education

An elementary school program is growing gardeners in Juneau

Cold, gray winter may be settling on Juneau, but kids at Riverbend and Glacier Valley elementary schools are still talking about the rainbow of fruits and vegetables they helped grow this summer.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | December 12, 2018 3:29 pm

Hilcorp's Seaview drill site located in Anchor Point.

Alaska's Energy Desk

What happens when an oil producer moves into the neighborhood?

Hilcorp Energy Company began exploring for natural gas and oil this fall in an Anchor Point neighborhood where many own their mineral rights. Some residents near the drill site have struggled to get information from the company.

By Aaron Bolton, KBBI-Homer | December 12, 2018 2:04 pm

Jason and Pharis Romero perform with Josh Rabie @360 during the 2018 Alaska Folk Festival in Juneau, Alaska at KTOO Public Media. (Photo by Annie Bartholomew/KTOO)

Arts & Culture

Red Carpet Concert: Pharis and Jason Romero with Josh Rabie, ‘The Salesman’

Watch the 2018 Alaska Folk Festival guest artist perform a song from their Canadian Folk Music Award-winning album, “Sweet Old Religion.”

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | December 12, 2018 12:16 pm

Community

How does Mike Dunleavy like his cookies? ‘More chocolate chip than dough.’

Gov. Mike Dunleavy hosted an open house at the governor’s mansion Tuesday. The event was an opportunity for Juneauites to meet the governor and first lady in their home, as well as sample a few cookies.

By Kavitha George, KTOO | December 11, 2018 5:47 pm

Nation & World

This Alaskan crossed the Bering Sea in an eight-foot dinghy. Russia wants to send him back.

Packed with provisions, John W, Martin III floated down the Tanana and Yukon rivers with the aim of reaching China. He ended up in Russia’s Far East and is writing a book about his experiences.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | December 11, 2018 4:39 pm

The billboard at Birchwood ABC Elementary, highlighting the mascots — and new combined mascot — of the students attending.

Education

Anchorage schools resume classes post-earthquake, with some students relocated

The student body at the earthquake-damaged Eagle River Elementary School has been split up and relocated to two separate schools. For some families, the transition could be difficult.

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | December 11, 2018 2:32 pm

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Soldotna, speaks during a House Minority press availability, April 6, 2017. (Photo by Skip Gray/360 North)

State Government

Rep. Knopp leaves Republican caucus, seeks new bipartisan coalition

State Rep. Gary Knopp said a bipartisan coalition would act as a counterweight to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, while an all-Republican caucus wouldn’t.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | December 10, 2018 5:25 pm

Alaska's Energy Desk

Judge dismisses challenges to oil lease sales in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska

Environmental groups had argued the federal Bureau of Land Management did not do an adequate environmental review before it held oil lease sales in 2016 and 2017.

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | December 10, 2018 4:43 pm

Southeast

Sitka officials make the case for a secondary water source

Sitka’s drinking water passes through a penstock tunnel system connected to Blue Lake. If it were to fail in some way, repairs could take weeks, and the impact for the local economy and public health would be significant.

By Emily Kwong, KCAW-Sitka | December 10, 2018 4:04 pm

Dunleavy among new leaders to meet with Trump Thursday

Officials said Monday that Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and 12 other newly-elected governors and territorial governors will participate in a Washington, D.C., meeting.

By Associated Press | December 10, 2018 2:00 pm

Alaska's Energy Desk

Q&A: ADN politics reporter on Dunleavy’s quiet move to reorganize the state’s budget staff

Rashah McChesney sat down with Anchorage Daily News reporter James Brooks to discuss a recent administrative order signed (but not immediately announced) by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.

By Rashah McChesney, Alaska's Energy Desk | December 10, 2018 12:07 pm

Map shows average increase in sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Alaska from October through November 2018.

Oceans

New warm ocean Blob could affect Southeast winter weather, fisheries

Sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Alaska are averaging four degrees Fahrenheit warmer than normal. That isn’t as hot or doesn’t extend quite as deep as the original Blob. At least not yet.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | December 10, 2018 11:01 am

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Fairbanks City Council delays LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance after outcry

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ANWR drilling foes see chance for ‘sowing doubt’

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Diocese of Juneau taps panel to investigate claims of sexual misconduct

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An elementary school program is growing gardeners in Juneau

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What happens when an oil producer moves into the neighborhood?

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Red Carpet Concert: Pharis and Jason Romero with Josh Rabie, ‘The Salesman’

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How does Mike Dunleavy like his cookies? ‘More chocolate chip than dough.’

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This Alaskan crossed the Bering Sea in an eight-foot dinghy. Russia wants to send him back.

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Anchorage schools resume classes post-earthquake, with some students relocated

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Rep. Knopp leaves Republican caucus, seeks new bipartisan coalition

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Judge dismisses challenges to oil lease sales in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska

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Sitka officials make the case for a secondary water source

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Dunleavy among new leaders to meet with Trump Thursday

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Q&A: ADN politics reporter on Dunleavy’s quiet move to reorganize the state’s budget staff

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New warm ocean Blob could affect Southeast winter weather, fisheries

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