The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the budget includes $327 million in state unrestricted general funds. This year’s state appropriation is a $10 million increase from last year’s state funding.
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Supreme Court decides in favor of baker over same-sex couple in cake-shop case
The Supreme Court on Monday that a local baker in Colorado was within his rights to refuse to bake a cake for a same-sex couple’s wedding. It’s a blow gay-rights advocates.
With the rise of legal weed, drug education moves from ‘Don’t’ to ‘Delay’
Today’s drug prevention messaging is a far cry from the “just say no” days. Schools want to give kids the facts to make informed decisions about whether and when to try drugs or alcohol.
President Trump: Summit with Kim Jong Un is on for June 12
President Trump says his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12 in Singapore. The announcement follows a White House meeting with Kim’s top deputy Kim Yong Chol.
Suspect in Home Depot theft arrested
Juneau police arrested a man accused of brandishing a knife at Home Depot employees last month. Patrick “Biscuit” Kane Jr. faces charges of theft, robbery and assault.
Former House Rep. Zach Fansler to plead guilty to harassment
Former House Rep. Zach Fansler will plead guilty, though not to assault, almost six months after he was accused of slapping a woman in his hotel room.
How hard is it to find an electrician in Bethel?
A recent letter from the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative startled residents in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, saying customers had to repair their electric equipment by August or have their power cut off.
Breakfast, horses, and other wisdom from retiring uber-reporter Ed Schoenfeld
Schoenfeld said he’ll stop doing news for a while and relax, but he doesn’t think he’ll be out of the business for long.
Floatplane crashes on Prince of Wales Island with 7 aboard
The six passengers and pilot all survived. Five did not need medical care, two were taken the Ketchikan hospital for more evaluation with minor injuries.
Begich and Treadwell join Alaska governor’s race
That sets up what will ostensibly be a three-way race between incumbent independent Gov. Bill Walker and the winners of the Democratic and Republican primaries.