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Nov 13 2019

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference outside Wasilla Middle School in Wasilla on June 14. The middle school is Dunleavy's suggested venue for a special session of the Alaska Legislature.

Dunleavy statement on school funding draws attention from education advocates

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Education, Interior, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

The governor said he views “education as the cornerstone to any society.”

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 13, 2019 7:00 am

Nov 07 2019

Citing executive order, Fort Wainwright evicts public employee union

By Tim Ellis, KUAC - Fairbanks | Federal Government, Interior, Military

The head of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 1834 says the union and Fort Wainwright officials have for decades maintained good relations — until recently.

By Tim Ellis, KUAC - Fairbanks | November 7, 2019 5:26 pm

Nov 04 2019

Alaska Pioneer Homes residents sue Dunleavy, state over rate increase

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Aging, Crime & Courts, Health, Interior, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Three Alaska Pioneer Homes residents are suing Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the state, seeking to block a sudden rate increase that would more than double the cost of staying at the homes.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 4, 2019 2:44 pm

Oct 30 2019

A wolf in Denali National Park and Preserve in June 2010.

Denali wolf sightings hit record low

By Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks | Environment, Interior, Science & Tech, Wildlife

A report recently issued by the National Park Service shows only 1% of surveys along the road into Denali National Park recorded wolf sightings this summer.

By Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks | October 30, 2019 2:43 pm

Oct 30 2019

Report finds no definitive reasons for Alaska soldier suicides

By Associated Press | Federal Government, Health, Interior, Mental Health, Military

Since May 2018, nine Fort Wainwright soldiers have died in cases not attributed to accident or other known cause. Four have been confirmed as suicides.

By Associated Press | October 30, 2019 12:38 pm

Oct 29 2019

In the face of University of Alaska budget cuts, state lawmakers weigh next steps

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Interior, Politics, Southcentral, State Government, University of Alaska

The Alaska Legislature’s top budget analyst noted that the Legislature can steer money to different parts of the university.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | October 29, 2019 5:04 pm

Oct 28 2019

‘Happy and sad at the same time’: After decades-long wait, Newtok residents begin the move to Mertarvik

By Greg Kim, KYUK - Bethel | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Climate Change, Community, Environment, Interior, Southwest, Western

This year, Newtok is sending one-third of its residents across the Ninglick River to its replacement village, Mertarvik.

By Greg Kim, KYUK - Bethel | October 28, 2019 4:03 pm

Oct 25 2019

‘You’re not listening to the science’: Pebble Mine fight aired at US House hearing

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Interior, Politics, Science & Tech, Southwest, Western

Alaska Congressman Don Young made it clear he didn’t think much of the hearing. He said he’s neither for nor against the Pebble Mine, but he believes in science-based decision-making.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | October 25, 2019 1:51 pm

Oct 25 2019

For Halloween, ‘Molly of Denali’ creators explain how to dress up like Molly

By Robyne, KUAC - Fairbanks | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Arts & Culture, Education, Interior

The show’s producers want kids to have fun — but not co-opt Molly’s Athabascan culture.

By Robyne, KUAC - Fairbanks | October 25, 2019 11:35 am

Oct 22 2019

Former state lawyer sues over being fired, saying she couldn’t sign Dunleavy ‘pledge of loyalty’

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Interior, Southcentral, State Government

Former assistant public advocate Kelly Parker filed the lawsuit in Anchorage Superior Court on Oct. 8 against Gov. Mike Dunleavy, his former chief of staff Tuckerman Babcock, and the state of Alaska.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | October 22, 2019 4:12 pm

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Dunleavy statement on school funding draws attention from education advocates

Citing executive order, Fort Wainwright evicts public employee union

Denali wolf sightings hit record low

Report finds no definitive reasons for Alaska soldier suicides

In the face of University of Alaska budget cuts, state lawmakers weigh next steps

‘Happy and sad at the same time’: After decades-long wait, Newtok residents begin the move to Mertarvik

‘You’re not listening to the science’: Pebble Mine fight aired at US House hearing

For Halloween, ‘Molly of Denali’ creators explain how to dress up like Molly

Former state lawyer sues over being fired, saying she couldn’t sign Dunleavy ‘pledge of loyalty’

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