Amid uncertainty over state funding, the Anchorage School District is preparing to lay off hundreds of teachers. The district’s chief human resources officer Todd Hess said 200 non-tenured teachers will be notified by the end of the school year.
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Lawyer arrested, charged with smuggling drugs to jailed client
Lawyer Kit Karjala was behind bars Thursday, accused of concealing heroin inside court papers she gave to her client, Christopher Brandon Miller, a.k.a. “Mellow,” while visiting him at Anchorage Correctional Complex, according to the charges.
Eastman becomes first Alaska state representative to be censured
The House voted 25 to 14 to condemn Eastman for saying some women – including those who live in villages — are glad to become pregnant so they can receive Medicaid-funded travel to have abortions.
Snakewatch ends peacefully: 100-pound python back at home in Meadow Lakes
A 17-foot albino Burmese python is back at home in Meadow Lakes after going missing for two weeks. The snake, named Sam, escaped while his owner was doing some spring cleaning.
New legislation aims to enshrine PFDs in constitution
House Majority Leader Chris Tuck said he hopes passing the constitutional amendment will help break the logjam on other legislation to use some Permanent Fund earnings to fund state government.
Only 3 gallons spilled from Hilcorp platform in April…and it wasn’t crude
The state has concluded that just three gallons of liquid escaped from one of Hilcorp’s platforms into Cook Inlet in early April. The leak’s source was a feed line for the platform’s gas flare system, not the underwater oil pipeline.
Rep. Eastman stands by controversial abortion statements, attacks media
It appeared Rep. Eastman might apologize during a live KTVA interview on Saturday. He spent most of the 12-minute interview reiterating his position and blaming the media for the anger many people are directing at his comments.
Recall debate highlights small town dynamics
The petitions ask for the recall of Council Members Donna Aderhold, Catriona Reynolds, and David Lewis. They were certified by the city clerk on April 5.
Winners of Alaska spring guessing contest to split jackpot
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Organizers of Alaska’s favorite guessing contest say 42 winning tickets will split this year’s $267,444 jackpot. Nenana Ice Classic manager Cherrie Forness says tickets represent correct guesses on when the ice on the Tanana River moved. The ice went out at 1 p.m. Monday. For contest purposes, that means the official…
Rural House members demand apology from Rep. Eastman over abortion remarks
Eastman hasn’t backed down from comments he made earlier this week. He said “rather than taking the word of my constituents or my word that we have a hearing to delve into how our funds are currently being used.”