The University of Alaska Fairbanks realized a dream over the weekend, with the launch of a new arctic research vessel.
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New Mayor, Assembly, School Board members take office next week
Juneau’s new mayor and Assembly members will be sworn into office on Monday.
Supreme Court says state business can be conducted on private email
State employees can’t use private e-mail accounts to hide their work communication from public record laws. The State Supreme Court issued a decision on the matter on Friday, that largely affirms an earlier Superior Court Ruling. The case dates back to the Sarah Palin Administration and addresses the tricky question of whether the state records…
AELP beefs up Snettisham avalanche protection
A second avalanche diverter protecting Juneau’s major power source has been completed.
At risk students find a second chance in alternative programs
Schools are finding success by focusing on individual students, improvements to student health, and community partnerships.
For many students, an unsteady home life puts education out of reach
Preliminary figures indicate that 2,830 students dropped out of Alaska Schools in 2012.