An official in the governor’s office confirmed that Dunleavy will sign the tribal recognition bill.
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Weeks from restarting, schools across Alaska are struggling to find teachers
District, state solutions face hurdles with little time to spare.
Almost 1 in 5 Alaska state jobs is vacant as agencies struggle to hire, retain employees
The vacancies are slowing services, canceling ferries and could strain the Alaska Permanent Fund.
Alaskans can now dial 988 to reach mental health crisis hotline
Support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to individuals of all ages.
Alaskapox a subject of scientific intrigue while world copes with more dangerous monkeypox
Like other diseases caused by Orthopoxvirus strains, Alaskapox is found in small mammals, animal populations that can get overlooked.
Facing lawsuits, Alaska lawmakers consider new social media policy
The draft included an ‘everything or nothing’ approach toward public comments.
As Kuskokwim fishing lawsuit grows, lawyers say subsistence could be affected across Alaska
Attorneys from Ahtna Inc. believe state arguments may overturn Katie John precedent.
After lawsuit, a major Alaska North Slope oil project is again moving forward
Members of the public have until 10 p.m. Aug. 29 to state their support for one of five options for the project’s future.
Record number of Alaskans turned out Saturday to support abortion rights
Thousands attended events in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Homer and Juneau.
Tracing a lineage of Chilkat weavers in ‘A Life Painted in Yarn’
Historian Zachary Jones brings to light the life of important weaver Clara Benson.