Another Juneau elementary school is likely to be designated for Title I status
The district expects 35% of students at Mendenhall River Community School to participate in the meal program next year — up nearly 10% from 2019.
Peltola’s hiring of former Republican legislator sparks outrage among some Alaska progressives
On social media and at an Alaska Democratic party meeting in Juneau last weekend, progressives complained that Revak is too much.
Soldotna Rep. Justin Ruffridge co-chairs caucus of first-time lawmakers
Rep. Andrew Gray, an Anchorage Democrat, is the caucus’s other chair.
Diminished population of sunflower sea stars may get Endangered Species Act listing
The huge sea stars, which help conserve kelp beds by eating sea urchins, have been devastated by a wasting disease that is linked by scientists to climate change.
Anchorage Assembly chair: ‘The mayor’s administration is on fire. It’s burning’
The Assembly’s criticism on Tuesday night was focused on competence and waning faith in his leadership.
It was good to be friends with Anchorage’s mayor. Then the investigations began
An influential friend of Mayor Dave Bronson’s is at the center of several of the controversies that have enveloped City Hall.
Providers and lawmakers look for a way out of Alaska’s childcare shortage
As Alaska’s childcare industry deals with a labor shortage, advocates say it needs help from the state. Otherwise, workers will keep opting for jobs that pay better, provide benefits and have fewer unpaid training requirements than caregiving.
Sen. Sullivan stresses Willow drilling project, military spending in annual address to Legislature
Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola will also make a speech to the Alaska Legislature this month, followed by Murkowski.
A pup rescued near Sitka is Alaska SeaLife Center’s first fur seal patient in 6 years
The female seal pup was seen swimming erratically near the shore in Sitka last month
Southeast tanner crab fishery opens Sunday, but prices are much lower this year
Typically 60-80 boats participate throughout Southeast.
Anchorage HR director resigns, citing ‘toxic, hostile, and demoralizing work environment’
It’s the latest in a series of resignations and firings among top city officials.
Responders work hours to rescue injured Juneau skier near Eaglecrest
It took dozens of rescuers several hours to retrieve a skier who broke his leg after venturing beyond the Eaglecrest Ski Area with two friends on Saturday.
2 hurt when Army attack helicopter crashes in Talkeetna
One of the soldiers was flown to a hospital and the other was taken by ambulance.
‘Noah Loves Kristy’ brings Toksook Bay laughter to TikTok
It all began while they were out hunting for geese.
Not everyone’s on board with a Fairbanks utility’s deal to source North Slope natural gas
It’s a historic deal — the first time North Slope gas will be commercialized for use elsewhere in the state.
Crab crisis in Bering Sea a sign of ‘borealization’ and big changes in the future, scientists warn
In coming decades, the ocean conditions that triggered the snow crab crash and harvest closure are expected to be common.
Fairbanks man gets 24 years for Pleasant Valley and Two Rivers arson attacks
Nineteen-year-old Jamison Gallion admitted to setting fire to seven properties, including two structures with people inside.
More Southeast Alaska communities set to join opposition to lawsuit that threatens king salmon fishery
Later this month, borough assemblies in Ketchikan, Wrangell and Petersburg will consider adopting resolutions opposing a chinook shutdown.
Alaska public defender shortage will grow worse without action, budget documents indicate
The shortage has already caused public defenders to begin refusing cases in Nome and Bethel.
Juneau leaders begin talks over $4.7 million school district deficit
Juneau School District leaders are gearing up for major budget decisions over the next two years as enrollment declines and major funding sources expire.