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May 25 2019
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Anchorage students eating during a “silent lunch.” (Screen grab of a Health, Wellness, Nutrition, and Student Learning Ad Hoc committee presentation via Kelly Lessens)

Under a new pilot program, several Anchorage elementary schools will have longer lunch and recess next fall

By | 2 Alaska, Education, Southcentral

This fall, several Anchorage elementary schools will have longer lunches and recesses. It’s part of a pilot program that the school district is rolling out in an effort to better meet students’ needs for good nutrition and exercise.

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May 24 2019
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As gray whales die along the West Coast, Alaska scientists look for answers beneath blubber

By | 2 Alaska, Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Environment, Oceans, Science & Tech, Southcentral, Wildlife

Researchers are trying to determine the cause of a gray whale die-off along the West Coast, including Alaska. And they’re looking at whether recent warming trends in the Arctic, and reduced sea ice, have affected their prey.

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May 24 2019
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Major planned North Slope oil project gets key federal permit

By | Alaska Native Corporations, Alaska Native Government & Policy, Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, North Slope

Papua New Guinea-based company Oil Search announced Thursday it received a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers for its Pikka development, planned west of Prudhoe Bay.

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May 24 2019
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To get a count on bowhead whales, North Slope scientists head out onto the sea ice

By | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Community, Environment, Federal Government, Local Government, North Slope, Oceans, Science & Tech, Subsistence, Wildlife

“They’re just so graceful and beautiful. Every time I see a whale I get excited,” says biologist Craig George. “I’ve seen thousands and thousands. It’s always like seeing a bowhead for the first time.”

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May 23 2019
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As budget debate draws out, a deadline for state layoff notices approaches

By | Crime & Courts, Economy, Education, Politics, Southcentral, Southwest, State Government

It’s not clear that lawmakers will be able to resolve differences over PFDs by the June 3 deadline to provide layoff notices — or in time to avoid a state government shutdown on July 1. 

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May 23 2019
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Climate change looks different in Southeast Alaska. Here’s how tribes are planning for that.

By | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Environment, Fisheries, Oceans, Politics, Southeast, Wildlife

The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has a climate change adaptation plan. It wants the region to be included in the climate change discussion.

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