The U.S. Department of Education says Alaska failed to meet conditions attached to COVID relief funding for schools in Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks and the Kenai Peninsula.
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Newscast – Monday, April 8, 2024
In this newscast: Some projects the city plans to fund with marine passenger fees are being contested by cruise line officials; A look ahead at this year’s cruise season, which starts tomorrow; Tongass Voices: Joey Scoggins and Khrystal Brouillette-Gillam and the Juneau Hostel
Cruise line officials object to Juneau’s plan for marine passenger fees
A letter sent to the city last week argued that nine proposed projects don’t meet the terms of a 2019 settlement agreement.
Juneau had a record-breaking cruise season last year. This year should be about the same.
With the first ship arriving Tuesday, Juneau’s tourism manager says things should “run a lot more smoothly” this year.
Russian objection to US territorial claims off Alaska complicates maritime relationship
The development shows how failure to ratify the Convention on the Law of the Sea puts the U.S. at a disadvantage, says Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
You asked, we answered: Your questions about electric vehicles
What happens if your car runs out of power on a road trip? Is it better to buy an EV now or wait until you need a new car? A roundup of smart questions from our listeners.
A humpback whale is free after days-long entanglement in Unalaska’s Iliuliuk Bay
The whale swam out of the bay and into the Bering Sea after it was freed Friday morning.
Alaska House prepares to consider budget changes, including money for homeless shelter and ferries
The $12.3 billion spending plan includes funding for Permanent Fund dividend of more than $2,700, but lawmakers expect changes.
Newscast – Friday, April 5, 2024
In this newscast: Involvement in traditional games and Native Youth Olympics are growing across Alaska and two coaches from Juneau’s team visited Petersburg to show students what these sports are all about; Legendary Juneau musician Buddy Tabor died in 2012, and a group of Southeast Alaska artists are working to make his music available on streaming services
Tsunami program that informs Alaskans of the danger is itself at risk
The Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program has provided Alaska with funds for tsunami inundation mapping, sirens, research and, crucially, public education.