About half of the funding will be managed by tribal and Indigenous organizations, for purposes that include arts and cultural support, enhancement of food security and support for cultural use of forest products.
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Remembering Marilyn Loden, who gave a name to the glass ceiling
While the glass ceiling may be Loden’s most memorable contribution to society, it’s far from her only legacy.
Newscast – Tuesday, September 6, 2022
In this newscast: Sitka is considering action to limit its growth of short-term rentals; Two of the Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Totem Pole Trail poles in Juneau will be from Ketchikan artists
Five takeaway lessons from Alaska’s first ranked choice election
Though elections officials are still compiling statistics from the vote, political advisers, pollers and independent observers say there are five early lessons from Alaska’s first ranked choice election.
University of Alaska Southeast begins search for new chancellor
Applications and nominations for initial review are due Oct. 30, though the recruitment will remain open until filled.
Omicron boosters: Do I need one, and if so, when?
“If you are eligible, there is no bad time to get your COVID-19 booster,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told NPR.
Palin, Begich both stay in general-election House race after special-election loss
Both Republicans in the Nov. 8 general-election race to succeed the late Rep. Don Young declined to drop out of the race Monday.
Newscast — Friday, September 2, 2022
In this newscast: People in the Yukon-Kuskowim Delta region react to Congresswoman-elect Mary Peltola’s victory; Political analysts weigh in on Peltola’s victory and what it means for the November election; Juneau’s hospice provider appeals to the city for financial help.
Many Alaska Native people say new Representative Peltola brings long-sought representation
Anchorage resident David Ket’acik Nicolai said he’s heard people describe seeing their own representation, whether in media, movies, or government, but the idea had never landed with him. Until Wednesday.
Updated COVID boosters will be available to Alaskans next week
This is the first booster available to all adults younger than 50 since November 2021.