Alaska Congressman Don Young has died
Alaska Congressman Don Young, the most senior member of the U.S. House, has died at 88. He often said he would stay in office until the Alaska voters or God decided otherwise.
3 reasons Alaska’s oil can’t replace Russian imports, according to energy experts
With crude oil, all barrels aren’t the same.
State fines Juneau’s Bartlett Hospital for COVID safety violations after whistleblower report
Hospital staff tipped off the state, leading investigators to find the city-owned hospital’s health and safety program inadequate. They issued more than a dozen citations.
US Sen. Sullivan tests positive for COVID
According to his press office, the Alaska Republican is “experiencing very mild symptoms.”
Tlingit and Haida president attends signing of Violence Against Women Act in Washington, DC
Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson, says he was impressed with the president’s remarks on Wednesday.
Alaska Senate bill seeks to address low graduation rates by allowing tribes to set curriculum
Those who support Senate Bill 34 say it would lead to a drastic improvement in education for Alaska Native communities.
‘Molly of Denali’ explores Filipino Athabascan identity
A new episode of the kids’ show “Molly of Denali” centers around a character named Vera Malakas, who is Filibascan, a combination of Filipino and Athabascan. Those who worked on the show say that representation of Filipino Alaskans will allow more kids to see themselves and their lives on TV.
Weeks after its roof collapsed, Delta Junction’s only grocery store has been torn down
The owner plans to build a new store in the same location.
Volunteers help monitor Cook Inlet’s endangered belugas
The first observation this year was March 10 — a mom and a calf on the river.
Bethel man saves daughter from fast-moving house fire
“It moved so fast. To me it looked like it was alive,” Polk said about the fire. “I was totally awestruck.”
Board of Fish votes down proposal to allow limited red king crab harvest in Southeast Alaska
The proposal was supported by both the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and fishermen.
Omicron subvariant BA.2 gaining ground in Alaska
Case counts and hospitalizations have been on a downward trend, currently sitting at about a tenth of the peak case count in January.
Alaska House committee proposes using part of rising oil money to fund schools a year ahead of time
The amount is roughly one-third of the additional $3.6 billion the Department of Revenue forecast the state will receive in its spring revenue update on Tuesday.
Biden reauthorizes Violence Against Women Act empowering tribes to prosecute non-Native perpetrators
The Violence Against Women Act focuses on domestic violence and sexual assault survivor programs.
Multiple avalanches seen above Flume trail in Juneau this week
Juneau’s urban avalanche danger right now is considerable, which is a 3 on a scale that goes to 5.
$2.5M from Congress a ‘game changer’ for planned Mendenhall Valley social services hub
The center will serve community members with programs ranging from youth mentoring to aging support to tribal citizen resources.
A new study gives many Alaska communities their first look at how fast erosion is approaching
It’s the most comprehensive erosion assessment ever done in the state, and for many communities, it’s their first ever erosion forecast based on scientific data.
Storytime returns to Juneau public libraries
There are some changes to storytime. Sign-ups are required now, and masking is encouraged. And it’s in a large room with more floor space and better ventilation.
Dunleavy calls for big dividends as Alaska’s revenue forecast increases by billions
Gov. Mike Dunleavy urged the Legislature to send some of the money to Alaskans in the form of $3,700 in permanent fund dividends.
Safety board makes recommendations to curb mid-air plane crashes in Alaska
In most places in Alaska, reporting on common traffic advisory frequencies is highly recommended, but it’s not a requirement. The NTSB wants to change that.