This week’s word is s’eek, or black bear.
Featured News
Alaska’s most-read newspaper, the Anchorage Daily News, to cut back printing to 2 days a week
The Daily News has printed six days a week since 2017, when it eliminated its Saturday edition.
Newly resigned federal judge is accused of harassing a law clerk and ‘unwanted, offensive, and abusive sexual conduct’
The findings are summarized in a 30-page order that is rife with details describing sexual harassment, vulgar remarks and texts about his sexual desires and experiences.
Denali National Park set to reopen Wednesday as downpour helps wildfire crews
Evacuation orders eased over the weekend, allowing employees relocated from park housing to the local school and area churches to return.
Juneau’s school board adds back dozens of jobs previously cut for next school year
The positions will be paid for with a $5.2 million one-time funding boost from the state.
Dunleavy signs bill expanding Alaska Performance Scholarship program
The bill increases award amounts, requires school districts to notify students earlier of scholarship opportunities, and removes standardized testing as a prerequisite.