Republican candidate Kevin Meyer received some criticism over the weekend for saying in June that all students should know English before they attend school.
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On education, candidates for governor have different priorities and styles
Democrat Mark Begich and Republican Mike Dunleavy come from different backgrounds. Begich has been outside the education system, Dunleavy within it.
Campaign filings show focus on Fairbanks Senate, House races
The Senate race in Fairbanks between Republican Sen. Pete Kelly and Democratic Rep. Scott Kawasaki has seen the most spending of any legislative race. By a wide margin.
Poll finds less than one percent margin in race for governor
Mike Dunleavy leads Mark Begich 42.5 percent to 42.3 percent in the poll, which was taken from last Friday through Monday.
Alaskans rally in support of youth climate lawsuit, currently in limbo
“This is no longer a scientific issue, it’s not a scientific question. It’s a moral and spiritual issue,” said Tom Baring of Fairbanks, the father of one of the plaintiffs.
‘Fairbanks Four’ to appeal rejected lawsuit against city and police
Attorney Mike Kramer, who represents two of the men, said the judge should have focused on whether the settlement was voluntary instead of parsing words of the agreement.
NASA renews satellite services contract with UAF
The Alaska Satellite facility employs 55 people involved in the 24-7 downlink, storage and processing of satellite data.
Dunleavy, Begich spar on budget, crime in debate
They traded accusations over which branch of government is responsible for the rise in crime.
Gov. Walker hasn’t been actively campaigning for Begich and plans to take time off after his term
“I need to cut some lumber, make some sawdust and, you know, go through sort of that process,” Walker said of what he’ll do after his term ends.
How the Princess Sophia grounded and sank with all aboard 100 years ago
What happened on Vanderbilt Reef in October 1918? And why was the sinking of the S.S. Princess Sophia quickly forgotten in Alaska and Canada?