The latest estimate for the Western Arctic Caribou Herd is 121,000, a steep drop from 2023. The last time the herd’s numbers were this low, Jimmy Carter was president — almost 50 years ago.
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Disaster aid deadlines extended into 2026 for those affected by Western Alaska storms
The State of Alaska and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have extended their deadlines to apply for individual disaster assistance for those impacted by storms in Western Alaska, including Typhoon Halong.
Juneau school board contracts with national search firm to find new superintendent
The search comes after Superintendent Frank Hauser announced his resignation in September.
After veto overrides, Alaska Gov. Dunleavy drops push for major education reform
Dunleavy has pushed lawmakers to expand charter schools and homeschool. But after lawmakers overrode his vetoes this year, Dunleavy says he’s prioritizing other issues.
Newscast: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
In this newscast: The Juneau School Board took another step toward finding a new superintendent; Eaglecrest Ski Area’s gondola cabins are headed to Colorado next month for repair and paint job; An Alaska Airlines flight headed from Juneau to Sika this morning was struck by lightning just before landing; Congress approved critical funding for rural schools last week with the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act; Gov. Mike Dunleavy is dropping a longtime priority ahead of next year’s legislative session.
Lightning strikes milk run flying from Juneau to Sitka Monday morning
The plane landed safely in Sitka, but the airline eventually cancelled the flight.