In this newscast: The Juneau School District is facing a nearly $8 million deficit for this school year. District leaders are considering closing or rearranging schools and cutting staff; Ferry trips across the Gulf of Alaska likely won’t happen, as the AMHS is cutting back on summer service; Marilyn Lumba is the director of nursing at the Juneau Pioneer Home and she’s the subject of the first Tongass Voices.
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Alaska Native Tribes pressure Canada for rights in Unuk River mining project
Southeast Alaska tribes have long demanded a seat at the table in how Canada manages mining projects that affect lands and waters across its border.
Big Lake lawmaker proposes state port authority take over Anchorage and Mat-Su ports
Under a port authority, Rep Kevin McCabe says the ports would operate together in the entire state’s interest.
Watch: 2024 State of the Judiciary Address
The head of Alaska’s court system is set to deliver the annual State of the Judiciary Address from the Capitol in Juneau at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Alaska must face food stamp litigation after a year of stays, court says
In January, 10 Alaskans sued the state because they said the Department of Health failed to provide food stamps within the time frames required by federal law.
More women in Alaska will be covered by Medicaid during pregnancy and for the year after giving birth
In the year after birth mothers may be dealing with big health issues like high blood pressure and gestational diabetes — and that year can be a difficult time mentally.