No stranger to reporting in Alaska, Mark Trahant served for two years as the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Atwood Chair of Journalism. Trahant’s Y-K Delta story will focus on the success of the Dental Health Aide Therapist program. It will be episode seven.
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Fairbanks ordinance to limit marijuana retail shops to 25
After a heated debate, the Fairbanks City Council approved an ordinance Monday that added regulations to the marijuana industry.
‘Slipping the hammer’ demonstration halts testimony in DeSimone homicide trial
Local firearms dealer Chad Kendrick was just starting to show jurors how a single-action revolver could be unintentionally fired twice, when an objection by the prosecution temporarily halted the proceedings.
Lawmakers pass permanent fund draw, spar over PFD effect
For the first time in the Alaska Permanent Fund’s 40-year history, the Legislature has adopted a plan to draw money from the fund to pay for state government. Gov. Bill Walker says he’ll sign it.
Ask a Climatologist: Traditional knowledge is critical to climate research
More and more, scientists rely on traditional ecological knowledge to study climate change.
Walker’s oil & gas advisor leaves for job at NANA
John Hendrix will head NANA Regional Corporation’s commercial group.
Juneau man arrested in coffee shop burglary
Police arrested a Juneau man in a coffee shop burglary. The Grind, which has a location near the Mount Roberts tram station, reported that someone stole about $750 of items.
Committee proposes $2.5M for contentious cleanup in Wrangell
The Senate Finance Committee allocated $2.5 million in its amended state budget to ship tons of lead-contaminated soil off of Wrangell Island.
Fairbanks North Star Borough receives federal grant to fund cleaner burning appliances
The Fairbanks North Star Borough received a $4 million federal grant aimed at reducing fine particulate pollution from wood and coal burning.
Alaska bill would hike municipalities’ license plate costs
Part of a bill introduced in the Alaska Legislative session would increase the price municipalities pay for their license plates.