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Obama unveils plan for community ‘climate resilience’ in Kotzebue
As a regional hub for 10 remote villages about 30 miles above the Arctic Circle, Kotzebue is where Obama came closest to actually seeing the communities he’s touted throughout his trip as being imperiled by climate change.
Alaska Rep. Don Young skips president’s visit
Alaskans of all stripes came out this week for a chance to shake hands with President Barack Obama, or at least glimpse his motorcade, but one person not on hand for the big visit was Don Young, Alaska’s only member of the U.S. House of representatives.
3 years after hoax, Bethel will have its tacos
Store managers say negotiations to open the new restaurant were completed about eight months ago, although an opening date has not been finalized.
Kenai Peninsula doctor promotes opioid overdose antidote
Dr. Sarah Spencer wants to give naloxone kits to patients who are at risk. She says overdoses are relatively rare in small communities, but they happen often enough.
Prince of Wales offers first exclusively young-growth timber sale
The U.S. Forest Service on Prince of Wales Island and U.S. Department of Agriculture officials are working on a plan to help ease tensions by changing rules and selling younger timber.
National ride-sharing business banned in Alaska until it complies with state labor laws
Ride-sharing service Uber has agreed to pay the state $77,925 because they misclassified drivers as independent contractors instead of employees.
Village relocation efforts given ‘significant’ boost by president
The federal government is tapping the Denali Commission as the lead agency to address the relocation of coastal communities across the state.
National arts endowment leader explains why art is worth it
As part of her visit to Alaska, National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu visited Juneau on Tuesday. In an interview on A Juneau Afternoon, she discussed what makes art worthwhile.
Watch the president yuraqing with Dillingham children
President Barack Obama visited Dillingham Wednesday afternoon as part of his trip to Alaska.